Dr. Dilip K Deshmukh

Dr Dilip Kamalkant Deshmukh is one of Mumbai's most senior Psychiatrists with 60 years of clinical expertise in general psychiatry, consultation-liaison psychiatry and complex mental health disorders. He is also known for his extensive academic contributions with over 35 years of teaching experience.

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

If you are searching for a trusted psychiatrist in Mumbai for anxiety, depression, complex mental health disorders or consultation-liaison psychiatry, Dr Dilip K Deshmukh offers compassionate and evidence-based care with six decades of clinical experience.

He consults in English, Hindi and Marathi.

Areas of Expertise

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

Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry

• Mental health support for medically ill patients
• Multidisciplinary psychiatric collaboration
• Emotional and behavioural evaluation in hospitalised patients

General Psychiatry

• Depression and anxiety disorders
• Mood and adjustment disorders
• Stress-related conditions
• Sleep and behavioural concerns

Complex Psychiatric Disorders

• Schizophrenia and psychosis
• Bipolar disorder
• Long-term psychiatric follow-up
• Medication management and psychopharmacology

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation:

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

Previous Key Affiliation:

• Consultant, Shushrusha Citizens Co-Operative Hospital

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS from KEM Hospital and Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai (1966)
• MD (Psychiatry) from KEM Hospital and Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai (1970)
• Diploma in Psychiatric Medicine (DPM) from KEM Hospital and Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai (1998)

Academic Contributions and Achievements

Dr Dilip Deshmukh has served as Past President of the Indian Psychiatric Society (West Zone) and is a recipient of the Dr S M Lulla and Dr L P Shah Oration Awards.

He reported the first case of Rabbit Syndrome (a rare antipsychotic side effect) in India, published in the British Journal of Psychiatry. With over 35 years of academic teaching experience, he has significantly contributed to psychiatric education and clinical training.

Professional Memberships

• Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS)

Medical Registration

• Maharashtra Medical Council (Registration No. 21402, 1966)

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