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Dr Bharat R Shah - Psychiatrist

DR BHARAT R SHAH

MBBS, M.D(Psychiatry)
Psychiatrist
  • Fees: INR 1,000
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Introduction

Dr. Bharat R Shah is one of the best Psychiatrist in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. Dr. Bharat has received high positions in his career which include- AFFILIATIONS & POSITIONS: Professor and Head of Department, Psychiatry, K.J.Somaiya Medical College & Hospital, Mumbai. Hon. Psychiatrist at Lilavati Hospital, Bandra, Mumbai and Sushrut Hospital, Chembur, Mumbai In private practice since 1985 Director - Disha Psychiatric Clinic, Chembur, 1993 to 2015 Hon. Psychiatrist at Kripa Foundation, Mumbai - India’s largest Drug Rehabilitation Centre from 1990 – 1992 Dr. Bharat has a vast experience of 31 years and has worked at various places which are: House Physician, Psychiatry, J.J.Hospital from 1.3.82 up to 31.8.82 House Physician, Gen. Medicine, J.J.Hospital from 1.9.82 up to 28.2.83 Registrar, Psychiatry, J.J.Hospital from 1.3.83 up to 9.1.84 Registrar, Psychiatry, K.E.M.Hospital from 10.1.84 up to 20.4.84 Research Officer, Psychiatry, K.E.M.Hospital from 21.4.84 up to 22.3.86 Assitant Professor in Psychiatry, K. J. Somaiya Medical Copllege & Hospital from 01.03.97 to 31.05. 05 Associate Professor in Psychiatry, K.J.Somaiya Medical College & Hospital since 01.06.05 to 31.12.08. Professor in Psychiatry, K.J.Somaiya Medical College & Hospital since 1.1.2009

Hospital Associations

Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai

Services/Interest

  • Psychiatry

Experience

Dr. Bharat R Shah has a vast experience of 31 years in the field of Psychiatry

Professional Memberships

Life fellow of the Indian Psychiatric Society Life Member of Indian Association of Private Psychiatry Life member of Bombay Psychiatric Society International Fellow of American Psychiatric Society, USA Life Member of Geriatric Society of India President at Bombay Psychiatric Society for year 2004-05 President of the Indian Medical Association, Chembur for 1998- 99. Organizing Secretary of the International Congress on Community psychiatry, Mumbai in 1985

Awards and Recognitions

Paper Presentations: ‘Neuropsychiatric Interface in a patient with Depression – A case Report. - Poster presentation, ANCIPS, Pune, 2014. Delusional disorder: Prevalence, clinical correlates and comorbidity - Andhra Pradesh Journal of Psychological Medicine, Vol. 15(1) Pg. 99-102, Jan – June 2014. A study of recovery and its variables in patients with schizophrenia - Andhra Pradesh Journal of Psychological Medicine, Vol. 15(1) Pg. 60-4, Jan – June 2014. Study of psychiatric morbidity in patients with chronic backache - Somaiya Medical Journal, Issue 2. Pg.111-6, Oct 2014Study of facial emotion recognition patterns, cognitive impairment & psychopathology in patients of schizophrenia - Paper read at Annual Conference of IPS West Zone Oct 2014, Aurangabad Oct 2014. ‘Seeing the unseen: Charles Bonnet syndrome revisited.’ - Psychogeriatrics. 2014 Dec 17. doi: 10.1111/psyg.12091. [Epub ahead of print] Study of sexual dysfunction in Major Depressive Disorder – Paper read at Annual Conference of BPS Mumbai,April 2015.Antidepressants: A focus on SSRIs and SNRIs – Somaiya Medical Journal, Vol 2(1):60-68, March – April 2015. Study of relation between disability and symtomatology with recovery in schizophrenia – Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health.DOI10.1007/s40737-015-0035-4. 9 September 2015 Study of impact of impulsivity and understanding of alcoholism on the severity of alcohol dependence – Paper read at Annual Conference of IPS, Bhopal, January 2016. Case Report – Trichotillomania in Delusional Disorder, Indian Journal Of Mental Health, Vol: 201 6; 3(1), Jan – March 2016

Education

MBBS, M.D(Psychiatry)

I Speak

English,Hindi,Marathi

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Apollo Hospital Navi Mumbai Timing

Wednesday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Who is a psychiatrist?

Psychiatry is the branch of medicine that is concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. A psychiatrist is a physician who specializes in mental health, including substance and other addictions.

When should I see a psychiatrist?

  • You should see a psychiatrist suffering from:  
  • Finding it hard to cope with the death of a loved one.
  • Tension and anxiety and depression
  • Phobias and Worthlessness
  • Family and Relationship Problems
  • Performance enhancement and Lack of concentration
  • Chronic sadness and Guilt
  • Irritability and Fatigue

What are the major diseases that psychiatrists treat?

Psychiatrist treat disorders like anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, trauma- and stressor-related disorder, sexual dysfunctions and gender dysphoria, substance-related and addictive disorders, and schizophrenia.

Difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?

Psychologists focus on psychotherapy and treating emotional and mental suffering with behavioral intervention. Psychologists are also qualified to conduct psychological testing but in most cases, cannot prescribe medications to their patients.

What happens in your first appointment with a psychiatrist?

The first appointment with a psychiatrist is usually one hour long. During your meeting, your psychiatrist listens to you talk about your concerns and symptoms, asks questions about your general health, asks about your family history, takes your blood pressure and do a basic physical check-up and might asks you to fill out a questionnaire.