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DR SHAMSAH SONAWALLA
Psychiatrist
- Fees: INR 3,500
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Friday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
(See all timing)Wednesday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM,
Friday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Introduction
Dr. Sonawalla is one of the best Psychiatrists in Mumbai with an experience of more then 25 years in this field.
Hospital Associations
Dr. Shamsah Sonawalla Jaslok Hospital & Research Center.
Services/Interest
- Depression Treatment
- Bipolar Disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Anger Management
- Treatment of Anxiety
- Schizophrenia Treatment
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Marriage/ Marital Counselling
- Child and Adolescent Problems
- Emotional Difficulties Counselling
- Drug Abuse Therapy
- Suicidal Behavior Treatment
- Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.
Experience
Dr. Shamsah Sonawalla is one of the most renowned Psychiatrists across India and USA.
Awards and Recognitions
Dr. Sonawalla is one of the best Psychiatrists in Mumbai with an experience of more than 21 years in this field. For her outstanding performance, Dr. Sonawalla is honored with following awards: NARSAD Young Investigator Award, USA - 2002. New Investigator Award, NCDEU, USA - 1999. Distinguished Alumnus Award, Jaihind College, Mumbai - 2005. Outstanding Psychiatrist Award - World Mental health and Congress, Mumbai, 2020
Education
MBBS - T.N.Medical College, Mumbai, 1990. MD - Psychiatry - B.Y.L. Nair Hospital, Mumbai, 1995.
I Speak
English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi
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(28 Oct 2020)Jaslok Hospital And Research Centre Timing
Wednesday
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Online Consultations
Tuesday
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
2:00 PM - 8:00 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.