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Neuropsychiatrist
10 Years Experience
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My Clinic
OPD Hours
| Monday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Tuesday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Wednesday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Thursday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Friday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Saturday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Sunday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM |
Treatments
Specialised care and treatments offered
SLEEP STUDIES (POLYSOMNOGRAPHY) FOR NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS
A sleep study monitors physiological parameters during sleep cycles providing valuable information for diagnosing sleep-related neuropsychiatric problems such as insomnia or parasomnias linked with mental health issues.
DELIRIUM ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT
Delirium refers to an acute change in attention and cognition often caused by underlying medical issues affecting brain function. Prompt recognition is vital due to its impact on recovery outcomes especially in hospitalized patients.
- Symptoms/causes: Rapid onset confusion, disorientation, fluctuating mental status commonly linked with infections, medication side effects or metabolic imbalances.
- Diagnosis: Involves clinical assessment tools alongside reviewing medical history and laboratory investigations to identify reversible causes promptly.
- Treatment/management:
TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION (TMS)
TMS is a non-invasive neuromodulation technique used primarily to treat certain psychiatric and neurological conditions by stimulating specific brain regions using magnetic fields.
- Symptoms/causes: Indicated for treatment-resistant depression and some anxiety disorders where standard therapies may be insufficient.
- Diagnosis: While not diagnostic itself, TMS requires careful patient evaluation before initiation to confirm appropriateness and rule out contraindications like metallic implants.
- Treatment/management: Sessions involve placing a coil on the scalp near targeted areas of the brain; repeated stimulations help modulate neural circuits involved in mood regulation.
- What to expect: Each session lasts about 20-40 minutes over several weeks; it’s generally well-tolerated with minimal side effects like mild headache or scalp discomfort possible initially.
TMS offers an effective alternative when medications are not suitable or cause intolerable side effects, supporting improved symptom control without systemic drug exposure.
FUNCTIONAL MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (FMRI)
Functional MRI is an advanced imaging technique that maps brain activity by detecting changes associated with blood flow. It provides insights into how different areas of the brain function during specific tasks or at rest.
- Symptoms/causes: Useful in evaluating patients with mood disorders, cognitive impairments, or neurodevelopmental conditions.
- Diagnosis: Patients undergo MRI scanning while performing controlled tasks or during resting states to observe active neural regions.
- Treatment/management: Helps identify dysfunctional networks contributing to symptoms; aids in surgical planning or monitoring treatment effectiveness.
- What to expect: The procedure is painless but requires lying still inside a large machine for approximately 30-60 minutes; no radiation exposure is involved.
This imaging modality enhances understanding of brain-behavior relationships critical for personalized therapeutic approaches.
NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING
Neuropsychological testing evaluates cognitive functions such as memory, attention, problem-solving skills, and language abilities. It helps determine the impact of neurological or psychiatric disorders on thinking processes.
- Symptoms/causes: Recommended when patients have difficulties with memory loss, concentration problems, or behavioral changes.
- Diagnosis: A battery of standardized tests is administered by trained specialists to assess specific cognitive domains.
- Treatment/management: Results aid in identifying deficits and planning rehabilitation or therapeutic interventions tailored to individual needs.
- What to expect: Testing sessions can range from one to several hours depending on complexity; patients may perform tasks like puzzles, question-answering, or recall exercises.
This comprehensive assessment supports early detection of conditions such as dementia or traumatic brain injury effects, leading to better management outcomes.
ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY (EEG) IN NEUROPSYCHIATRY
Electroencephalography, commonly known as EEG, is a diagnostic procedure that measures electrical activity in the brain. It plays a crucial role in understanding various neuropsychiatric conditions by capturing brain wave patterns.
- Symptoms/causes: Often used when patients exhibit seizures, unexplained episodes of altered consciousness, or cognitive disturbances.
- Diagnosis: Small electrodes are placed on the scalp to detect and record the brain's electrical impulses over a set period.
- Treatment/management: EEG can guide treatment decisions for epilepsy, sleep disorders, and some psychiatric conditions by identifying abnormal brain activity.
- What to expect: The test is non-invasive, generally painless, and takes about 30 to 60 minutes; results help tailor individualized care plans.
This method is invaluable for clarifying complex neurological symptoms and assisting clinicians in making accurate diagnoses and treatment strategies.