Dr. Shaunak Ajinkya

Dr Shaunak Ajinkya is a Psychiatrist in Mumbai with 29 years of experience in adult and child psychiatry, de-addiction, psychotherapy, and clinical hypnotherapy, currently serving as Consultant at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Andheri West.

He completed his MD Psychiatry from Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, is a recognised teacher of Psychiatry by the Medical Council of India, has authored over 30 publications in national and international journals, and is a certified Clinical Hypnotherapist by the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association, USA.

He consults in English, Hindi, and Marathi.

Area of Expertise

Adult Psychiatry and Common Mental Disorders

Dr Ajinkya evaluates and manages adults with a wide range of psychiatric conditions using evidence based pharmacotherapy and structured psychotherapy.

• Anxiety disorder management
• Depression treatment
• Schizophrenia management
• Obsessive compulsive disorder care
• Stress related disorder treatment

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Dr Shaunak provides psychiatric evaluation and treatment for children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental and emotional disorders.

• ADHD evaluation and management
• Autism spectrum care
• Childhood emotional disorders
• Adolescent mental health
• Selective mutism management

De-addiction and Substance Use Disorders

Dr Ajinkya manages patients with alcohol, tobacco, and drug dependence through pharmacological and counselling based approaches in a dedicated de-addiction clinic.

• Alcohol dependence treatment
• Smoking cessation
• Drug dependence management
• Withdrawal management
• Relapse prevention counselling

Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Dr Shaunak Ajinkya provides structured psychotherapy for a range of mental health conditions using cognitive behavioural and mindfulness based approaches.

• Cognitive behavioural therapy
• Mindfulness based therapy
• Stress management
• Trauma and PTSD care
• Psychotherapy for eating disorders

Clinical Hypnotherapy

Dr Ajinkya is a certified Clinical Hypnotherapist who integrates hypnotherapy with psychiatric treatment for common mental disorders, panic disorder, and behavioural conditions.

• Cognitive hypnotherapy
• Mindfulness based hypnotherapy
• Hypnotherapy for panic disorder
• Hypnotherapy for common mental disorders
• Clinical hypnosis sessions

Neuropsychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry

Dr Shaunak evaluates and manages patients with neuropsychiatric conditions and age related cognitive and behavioural disorders.

• Neuropsychiatric disorder evaluation
• Dementia and cognitive decline care
• Behavioural disorder management in elderly
• Pre transplant psychiatric evaluation
• Gender identity disorder assessment

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS (1997), MGM Medical College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai
• ADPSc (1999), Institute of Health Care Administration, Chennai
• MD Psychiatry (2002), Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai
• DPM (2002), College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mumbai
• PGDMLS (2005), Symbiosis Centre of Health Care, Pune
• FCLR (2010), Apollo Hospitals Education and Research Foundation, Hyderabad
• DHA (2012), Apollo Hospitals Education and Research Foundation, Hyderabad
• CHt, International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association, USA
• Maharashtra Medical Council Registration No 82679, 1997

Clinical Experience and Hospital Affiliations

Current Affiliations

• Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Andheri West, Mumbai, Consultant Psychiatrist

Previous Associations

• MGM Medical College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Professor of Psychiatry

Awards and Recognition

• Honoured by Bombay Psychiatric Society for work as Professor of Psychiatry
• Certified as Master Hypnotist, California Hypnosis Institute of India and Hypnosis Research and Development Centre, Mumbai
• Honoured by Lions and Rotary Club for contributions to psychiatry and mental health awareness

Professional Memberships

• Indian Association of Private Psychiatrists, Life Member
• Association of Medical Consultants Mumbai, Life Member
• Bandra Khar Medical Association Mumbai, Life Member
• Indian Medical Association, Life Member
• Indian Psychiatric Society, Fellow
• Bombay Psychiatric Society, Fellow
• Indian Association of Private Psychiatry, Fellow

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