Looking for a mental health doctor, depression doctor or anxiety specialist? A psychiatrist is the medical term for a mental health doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions like depression, anxiety, stress, panic attacks, bipolar disorder, OCD, schizophrenia and addiction. Unlike psychologists, psychiatrists are medical doctors who can prescribe medication. Many patients also seek a psychiatrist for sleep problems, relationship issues or work-related stress. In India, a qualified mental health doctor holds MBBS followed by MD (Psychiatry). For severe mental health conditions, look for a psychiatrist affiliated with a hospital that has inpatient psychiatric care. Many psychiatrists also offer online consultations.
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Dr. Abhishek M L
Psychiatry
Dr. Aditya Soni
Psychiatry
Dr. Anjalika Atrey
Psychiatry
Dr. Anshu Verma
Psychiatry
Dr. Anubhuti Upadhyay
Psychiatry
Dr. Apurva Tiwari
Psychiatry
Dr. Arijit Dutta Chowdhury
Psychiatry
Dr. Arnab Dutta
Psychiatry
Dr. Arnab Ghosh Hajra
Psychiatry
Dr. Arpita Thakur
Psychiatry
Dr. Ashutosh Singh
Psychiatry
Dr. Ashwin Jain
Psychiatry
Dr. Bathula Praneeth
Psychiatry
Dr. Bhargav Sirivelu
Psychiatry
Dr. Boppana Sridhar
Psychiatry
Dr. D Archanaa
Psychiatry
Dr. Debanjan Banerjee
Psychiatry
Dr. Dharmdeep Singh
Psychiatry
Dr. Elsie Oommen
Psychiatry
Dr. G P Prasad
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a mental doctor and a psychologist?
A mental health doctor (psychiatrist) is a medical doctor who can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. A psychologist provides therapy and counselling but cannot prescribe medicine in India. For conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and OCD where medication may be needed, see a psychiatrist. For talk therapy and counselling, a psychologist or therapist is also appropriate.
What qualifications should a mental health doctor in India have?
A qualified mental health doctor in India holds MBBS followed by MD (Psychiatry) or DPM. Look for psychiatrists affiliated with a recognised hospital or clinic with both inpatient and outpatient facilities. Many psychiatrists now also offer online consultations, which can be helpful for ongoing medication management.
How many psychiatry specialists are listed on Medosist?
Medosist currently lists 76 psychiatry specialists across India. All profiles include qualifications, hospital affiliation and years of experience. Use the city filter to find specialists near you.