GMC Number: 6109898
I have over 25 years of experience working in various mental health settings in India, Australia and the United Kingdom.
Since gaining my specialist psychiatry qualifications in India, I have worked as a psychiatrist in India from 1999 to 2002 and in Australia from 2002 to 2004, before moving to the UK in 2005.
I have worked as a Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry in the UK for more than 17 years. I have worked in different settings, including integrated community mental health teams, crisis resolution and home treatment teams, day hospital and rehabilitation services, acute inpatient wards and triage services.
I have extensive experiencing in assessing and managing patients presenting with various psychiatric conditions, such as organic mental disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, dual diagnosis etc.
During the course of my career, I have been involved in teaching/training undergraduate medicine as well as postgraduate psychiatry, having held university positions, including as lecturer. I have trained and mentored postgraduate students in obtaining their qualifications.
I have also previously served in leadership roles, including Chair of Local Audit Committee and our locality Medical Advisory Committee.