Dr. Arijit Bose

Dr Arijit Bose is a Consultant Psychiatrist in Kolkata with over 20 years of clinical experience in mental health and behavioural sciences, trained at leading institutions in both India and the United Kingdom.

Dr Bose is a trusted name for patients seeking a mental health specialist in Kolkata. His specialist training in Substance Misuse Psychiatry and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) makes him a sought-after psychiatrist in Kolkata for complex conditions including trauma, PTSD, addiction, and mood disorders.

Qualifications and Academic Honours

Degrees and Training

• MBBS
• MSc in Transcultural Mental Healthcare, University of London
• MRCPsych, Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK
• CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training in Psychiatry, UK)
• Super-specialty training in Substance Misuse Psychiatry (alcohol and drug abuse)
• Training in EMDR for trauma and PTSD

Academic Awards

• Honours and Proficiency in Biochemistry, Calcutta University, 1996
• College Scholarship, First Year MBBS, Session 1995-96
• College Scholarship, Second Year MBBS, Session 1997-98

Professional Memberships

• Life Member, Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS)
• International Member, Royal College of Psychiatrists (UK)

About Dr. Arijit Bose

Dr Bose currently practices as a Visiting Consultant at Manipal Hospitals, Dhakuria and the Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Kolkata.

His approach to patient care is holistic, integrating biological, psychological, and social dimensions into each treatment plan. He combines medical management with counselling and places strong emphasis on psychoeducation for both patients and their families.

A guiding principle of his practice is prescribing the lowest effective dose to minimise side effects, and his approachable demeanour makes patients feel at ease discussing sensitive concerns.

Areas of Clinical Expertise

• Depression, Anxiety, and Stress-related Disorders
• Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
• Alcohol and Substance Abuse
• Dementia, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorders
• PTSD and Trauma, treated using EMDR Therapy
• Psychogenic Sexual Problems and Personality Disorders
• Learning Disabilities and family Psychoeducation

Research and Publications

• "Metabolic Syndrome and Schizophrenia": Online CPD Module, Royal College of Psychiatrists website (2016)
• "Prescribing Patterns in an Early Intervention in Psychosis Team" (Bose A & Hafizi S, 2013): Poster abstract, Royal College of Psychiatrists, Eastern Division Spring Academic Meeting, Abstract 14: 14-15

Languages Spoken

Dr Bose consults fluently in English, Bengali, and Hindi, enabling clear communication with patients from diverse backgrounds across Kolkata.

Book an Appointment

To book a confirmed appointment with Dr Arijit Bose, visit Hexa Health, where you can check his real-time availability, consultation fees, and schedule your visit without waiting in a queue.