Dr. Vishal Gaurav

A clinically trained psychiatrist committed to delivering empathetic, evidence-based mental healthcare. I bring experience across inpatient, outpatient, and community
settings, with a focus on personalized treatment and multidisciplinary collaboration. Dedicated to ongoing learning and ethical practice, I strive to support mental well-being through thoughtful, patient-centered care.

EDUCATION

M.D. PSYCHIATRY
Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College & Sion Hospital, Mumbai (April 2022–April 2025)

MBBS
B.J. Government Medical College Pune (August 2013- February 2018)

EXPERIENCE

Senior resident (Psychiatry) at Rajawadi hospital, Mumbai (May 2025- present)

Consultant psychiatrist at Galaxy multi speciality hospital, Antop hill (April 2025-present)

Junior resident at Bhardawadi deaddiction centre, Andheri, under district residency program (Aug 2023-oct 2023)

House officer at B.J. Govt medical College and Sassoon general hospital, Pune (May 2019- nov 2019)

INTERNSHIP

Internship at B.J. Govt medical College and Sassoon general hospital Pune (March 2018-march 2019)

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

Thesis on topic – Effect of psychotropic medications on sleep- A naturalistic study

Publication– “Coagulation factors- An overview”

CLINICAL SKILLS

  • Diagnostic evaluation and treatment planning
  • Management of mood, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia
  • Addiction psychiatry and substance use disorder care
  • Child, adolescent, and geriatric psychiatry
  • Psychopharmacology, ECT, and ketamine therapy
  • Crisis intervention and suicide prevention
  • CBT and other psychotherapeutic approaches
  • Inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care
  • Public mental health education and advocacy

CERTIFICATIONS AND WORKSHOPS

  • Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) – Dr. Nahid Dave, Sion Hospital
  • Psychosexual Disorders Workshop – Dr. Rajshekhar Brahmbhatt, Mumbai
  • Psychotherapy Workshop – Dr. Salman Akhtar (MD Psychiatry, USA)
  • Positive psychology Workshop – Dr. Rajendra Barve, Mumbai
  • Paper presentation at IPS west zone conference
  • Basic life support(BLS)
  • BCBR Certification (Basic Course in Biomedical Research)

PRESENTATIONS, LECTURES AND VOLUNTEERING

Regular visits as a Psychiatrist at PMSMA Camp, PHC Vashind (Mumbai)

Conducting Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing lectures at Sion Hospital

Paper presentation at IPS west zone conference 2024

Participation in debate on topic “AI in psychiatry- boon or bane” at BPS annual meet

SOFT SKILLS

  • Empathetic listening and interpersonal sensitivity
  • Clear and compassionate communication
  • Patience and emotional resilience
  • Analytical thinking and problemsolving
  • Adaptable and calm under pressure
  • Team collaboration and coordination
  • Organized and time-efficient
  • Mentoring and knowledge-sharing