Dr. Sanjay Garg is one of the best Psychiatrist in Anandapur, Kolkata with an experience of 18 years in this field. Dr. Sanjay Garg is currently attached to Fortis Hospital at Anandapur, Kolkata. Dr. Sanjay Garg is Senior Consultant Psychiatrist with an extensive experience in Mental Health and Behavioral Disorders. Dr. Sanjay Garg is an enthusiastic consultant with sound clinical knowledge with special expertise in dementia, development disorders & mental retardation (Learning disability).Dr. Sanjay Garg has contributed significantly in research to ascertain the epidemiology of psychiatric disorders.
Fortis Hospital Anandapur, Kolkata
MRCPsych, MBBS
English
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.
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.
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.
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.