Dr. Nishchol Raval

Dr Nischol Raval is a Consultant Psychiatrist in Pune with 31 years of experience, currently practicing at Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Deccan Gymkhana and Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Nagar Road.

He specialises in stress-related disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, neuropsychiatry, consultation-liaison psychiatry, psychotherapy, sexual medicine and neuropsychiatric rehabilitation.

Dr Raval secured First Rank in DPM Psychiatry at Pune University, worked in the National Health Service in the United Kingdom for eight years including roles at Cambridge University hospitals, and served on the Government of Maharashtra deputed team for psychiatric morbidity assessment following the Gujarat earthquake.

Area of Expertise

Mood and Anxiety Disorders

Dr Nischol Raval treats patients with depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder and stress-related psychiatric conditions. He provides pharmacotherapy, structured psychotherapy and long-term relapse prevention planning.

Neuropsychiatry and Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry

He manages psychiatric conditions associated with neurological and medical illnesses including epilepsy-related behavioural disorders, cognitive decline and medically unexplained symptoms. Treatment integrates psychotropic medication management with coordination across medical specialties.

Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Dr Raval treats emotional, behavioural and interpersonal difficulties through evidence-based psychotherapies including cognitive behavioral therapy and supportive psychotherapy. Structured therapeutic interventions focus on symptom reduction, behavioural change and coping skill development.

Sexual Medicine and Psychosexual Disorders

He evaluates and manages sexual dysfunction, relationship difficulties and psychosexual disorders in adults. Treatment includes psychiatric assessment, counselling and targeted medical therapy where indicated.

Geriatric Psychiatry and Cognitive Disorders

Dr Nischol Raval treats elderly patients with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, late-life depression and behavioural disturbances. Management includes cognitive assessment, medication optimisation and caregiver guidance.

Trauma and Disaster Psychiatry

He manages patients with post-traumatic stress disorder and psychological sequelae of disasters and critical events. Interventions include trauma-focused therapy, medication management and community-based mental health strategies.

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, B J Medical College, Pune, 1995
• Diploma in Psychological Medicine, B J Medical College, Pune, 1999, First Rank
• Fellow of the Indian Psychiatric Society (FIPS)
• Fellowship in Psychosexual Medicine, J S S University, Mysuru, 2025
• Maharashtra Medical Council Registration No. 81869, 1997

Clinical Experience and Hospital Affiliations

Current Affiliations

• Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune, Senior Consultant
• Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Nagar Road, Pune, Senior Consultant

Previous Associations

• National Health Service, United Kingdom, Senior House Officer, Associate Psychiatrist and Associate Specialist
• B J Medical College and Maharashtra Institute of Mental Health, Pune, Lecturer in Psychiatry

Professional Memberships

• Indian Psychiatric Society
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)

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