Dr. Abhinav Sharma

Dr Abhinav Sharma is a Consultant Psychiatrist in Patiala with 8 years of experience in mental health and behavioural sciences, practising at Manipal Hospital, Bhupindra Road, Patiala.

Patients looking for a psychiatrist in Patiala or a specialist in addiction psychiatry, OCD, anxiety, and depression will find in Dr Sharma a clinician trained in MD Neuropsychiatry from Eras Lucknow Medical College, where he was the batch topper.

Recognised as one of the top three best service-providing doctors in Punjab state, he provides structured, evidence-based psychiatric care tailored to individual patient needs.

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Abhinav Sharma diagnoses and treats a broad range of psychiatric and behavioural conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), stress-related disorders, sleep disorders, eating disorders, sexual disorders, and substance use disorders.

He also manages neurodevelopmental and neurological conditions such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, dementia, epilepsy, and pregnancy-related psychiatric disorders, combining medication management with structured psychotherapy for comprehensive care.

Mood and Anxiety Disorders

He provides comprehensive assessment and evidence-based treatment for common and complex mood and anxiety conditions.

• Anxiety Disorders
• Depression
• Bipolar Disorder
• Stress-related disorders
• Pregnancy-related psychiatric conditions
• Eating disorders
• Sleep disorders
• Sexual disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Dr Sharma specialises in OCD treatment using structured psychological therapies combined with pharmacological support.

• OCD management
• Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

Addiction Psychiatry

He offers structured treatment plans and relapse prevention strategies for patients with substance use disorders, as part of his specialisation in addiction psychiatry.

• Alcohol de-addiction
• Opioid dependence treatment
• Smoking cessation

Neurodevelopmental and Neuropsychiatric Conditions

Dr Abhinav Sharma manages neurodevelopmental and neurological conditions presenting with psychiatric symptoms, having completed a certified course in autism.

• ADHD
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
• Dementia
• Headache and epilepsy-related psychiatric concerns

Psychotherapy and Counselling Services

He offers structured psychotherapeutic interventions aimed at improving coping skills, emotional regulation, and interpersonal relationships.

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
• Relationship and marriage counselling
• Relaxation techniques
• Day-to-day thought management strategies
• Personal mental wellness coaching

Present Experience

• Consultant, Psychiatry – Manipal Hospital, Bhupindra Road, Patiala

Past Experience

• Senior Resident, Psychiatry – MMU, Haryana
• Medical Officer, Psychiatry – MKH Patiala

Credentials and Education

• MBBS from Baba Farid University of Health Sciences in 2018
• MD (Neuropsychiatry) from Eras Lucknow Medical College in 2020
• Certified Course in Autism

Awards and Achievements

• Batch Topper – MD Neuropsychiatry, Eras Lucknow Medical College
• North Zone Representative – Torrent Psychiatry Competition, Mumbai, 2022
• Recognised among the Top Three Best Service-Providing Doctors in Punjab State

Languages Spoken

Dr Abhinav Sharma consults in English, Hindi, and Punjabi.

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