Dr. Vihang N Vahia

Dr Vihang N Vahia is one of Mumbai's most distinguished Psychiatrists with 49 years of clinical and academic expertise in general adult psychiatry, psychological medicine and mental health consultation.

He currently serves as Consultant at Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Bandra West, Masina Hospital, Byculla, and Breach Candy Hospital Trust, Cumballa Hill, Mumbai, providing comprehensive, patient-centred psychiatric care.

He is an International Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (IDFAPA) and has served as Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry at Cooper Medical College and HBT Medical College, Mumbai.

He is also the Founder Head of the Department of Psychological Medicine at Dr R N Cooper Hospital, Mumbai, where he served for over three decades.

If you are searching for a trusted psychiatrist in Mumbai for depression, anxiety, mood disorders or general adult mental health support, Dr Vihang Vahia offers evidence-based, compassionate care backed by nearly five decades of clinical excellence.

He consults in English and Hindi.

Areas of Expertise

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

General Adult Psychiatry

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

Psychological Medicine

• Mental health evaluation and counselling
• Long-term psychiatric care
• Support for chronic psychological conditions

Academic and Clinical Psychiatry

• Complex psychiatric case management
• Medication management and psychopharmacology
• Multidisciplinary mental health consultation

Professional Experience

Current Affiliations:

• Consultant, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Bandra West, Mumbai
• Consultant, Breach Candy Hospital Trust, Cumballa Hill, Mumbai
  
• Consultant, Masina Hospital, Byculla, Mumbai

Previous Key Affiliations:

• Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry, Cooper Medical College and HBT Medical College, Mumbai
• Founder and Head of Department – Psychological Medicine, Dr R N Cooper Hospital, Mumbai

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS
• Diploma in Psychiatric Medicine (DPM)
• MD (Psychiatry)
• IDFAPA – International Distinguished Fellow, American Psychiatric Association

Academic Contributions and Achievements

Dr Vihang N Vahia is an International Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (IDFAPA) and has been honoured with several prestigious awards for his contributions to psychiatry.

He has authored approximately 80 publications in indexed medical journals and has played a significant academic role as Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry at leading medical institutions in Mumbai.

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