Experience

Medical Experience

Honorary Psychiatrist, Holy Spirit Hospital (2000 – present)
Consulting Psychiatrist, Dr. LH Hiranadani Hospital, Powai (2005 – present)
Consulting Psychiatrist, Dr. Iyer’s Clinic (1998 – 2020)
Visiting Psychiatrist, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay (earlier Panel Psychiatrist) (1998 – present)
Consultant Psychiatrist, Student Wellness Centre, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay (July 2025-present)
Consultant Psychiatrist, S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (April 2025- present)
Consultant Psychiatrist, Mann- centre for individulas with special needs (November 2024- present)
Panel, Clinical Psychiatrist, Lotus College of Optometry (2022-present)

From 1998 to 2001, I worked as a psychiatrist at 20+ nursing homes, treating with over 40 patients a day in Mumbai. From 2001 to 2005, I worked at numerous hospitals in Hyderabad – including Mediciti Hospital, Vijay Marie Hospital, and St. Theresa’s from 2001 to 2005. Post 2005, I shifted to Mumbai and have stayed in the magical city since.

Advising Experience

Psychiatrist on Panel, CareMe (2022-present)
Member Board of Directors, U&I Wellness (2021 – present)
Consultant Psychiatrist, EAP India (2020 – present)
Consultant Psychiatrist, Evexius Pvt. Ltd. (2020 – 2023)
Advisor, Eqlibria (2021 – 2023)
Consultant Psychiatrist, Breather Mental Health Services. (November 2024-present)
Partner Psychiatrist, Ananthaseshu Foundation (ASF) (January 2025-present)
Consultant Psychiatrist, Soft Spaces Therapy (August 2025- present)
Ask an Expert, Psychiatrist, Happiest Health e-magazine (July 2025-present)

Education

Diploma of Psychological Medicine (DPM) – Topiwala National Medical College (1995-97)
Doctor of Medicine (MD, Psychological medicine) – Topiwala National Medical College (1995 – 1998)
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) – Topiwala National Medical College (1989 – 1995)

Publications/Awards

Major Jennings gold medal in DPM-CPS
Bhagawat National award for Best Research Paper
Gold medal in Biochemistry
Topmost Mental Health Leaders at World Mental Health Congress 2025

Publications:
“Prophylaxis of Antipsychotic-Induced Extrapyramidal Side Effects in East Indians: Cultural Practice or Biological Necessity?”– Journal of Psychiatric Practice

“Psychosocial Profile of Juvenile Diabetes” – Indian Journal of Psychiatry