Dr. Bharat R Shah

Dr Bharat R Shah is one of Mumbai's most senior Psychiatrists with 45 years of clinical expertise in general psychiatry, bipolar disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, sexual disorders and geriatric mental health.

He currently serves as Consultant at Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Bandra West, Mumbai, where he provides comprehensive, patient-centred psychiatric care.

He completed his MBBS and MD in Psychiatry from Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital, Mumbai, and has served as President of the Bombay Psychiatric Society. He is an International Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, USA, reflecting his strong global academic standing in the field of mental health.

If you are searching for a trusted psychiatrist in Mumbai for bipolar disorder, OCD, anxiety, depression, sexual disorders or geriatric mental health, Dr Bharat R Shah offers compassionate and evidence-based psychiatric treatment with over four decades of clinical experience.

He consults in English, Hindi and Marathi.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Bharat R Shah specialises in comprehensive psychiatric care, offering expert clinical management across a wide range of mental health conditions.

General Psychiatry and Mood Disorders

• Depression and anxiety management
• Bipolar disorder treatment
• Schizophrenia and psychosis care
• Conversion and dissociative disorders

Obsessive Compulsive and Anxiety Disorders

• OCD diagnosis and treatment
• Phobias and panic disorders
• Substance use and de-addiction

Sexual and Relationship Disorders

• Sexual dysfunction evaluation and treatment
• Relationship and couples counselling
• Psychosexual disorders

Geriatric Psychiatry

• Mental health in elderly patients
• Dementia evaluation and support
• Geriatric psychiatric assessment

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation:

• Consultant, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Bandra West, Mumbai

Previous Key Affiliations:

• Consultant, Sushrut Hospital and Research Centre, Chembur
• Registrar, J J Hospital, Mumbai
• Registrar, KEM Hospital, Mumbai

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS from Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital, Mumbai (1981)
• MD (Psychiatry) from Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital, Mumbai (1984)

Academic Contributions and Achievements

Dr Bharat Shah has served as President of the Bombay Psychiatric Society (2004–2005) and President of the Indian Medical Association, Chembur (1998–1999). He is an International Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, USA.

He has authored a book chapter in the API Textbook of Medicine and published multiple research papers in national and international journals on topics including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, geriatric psychiatry and sexual health. He has also presented at several national and international psychiatric conferences.

Professional Memberships

• Indian Psychiatric Society (Life Fellow)
• Bombay Psychiatric Society (Life Member)
• Indian Association of Private Psychiatry (Life Member)
• American Psychiatric Association (International Fellow)
• Geriatric Society of India (Life Member)
• Indian Medical Association, Chembur

Medical Registration

• Maharashtra Medical Council (Registration No. 47430, 1981)

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