Question 1

Where does Dr. Amit Desai practice?

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Dr. Amit Desai practices at Jaslok Hospital - Peddar Road.

Question 2

What is Dr. Amit Desai's education qualification?

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Dr. Amit Desai has the following qualifications - MBBS, M.D. (Psychiatry).

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What does Dr. Amit Desai specialises in ?

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Dr. Amit Desai specialises as Psychiatrist.

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How many years of experience does Dr. Amit Desai have?

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Dr. Amit Desai has an overall experience of 48 years. View where has Dr. Amit Desai practiced in the past.

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Who is Dr. Amit Desai?

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Dr. Amit Desai is a Psychiatrist in Peddar Road, Mumbai and has an experience of 48 years in this field. Dr. Amit Desai practices at Jaslok Hospital in Peddar Road, Mumbai,Juslok Hospital in Prabhadevi, Mumbai and Jaslok Hospital And Research Centre, Mumbai in Cumballa Hill, Mumbai. He completed MBBS from University Of Bombay in 1978 and M.D. (Psychiatry) from University Of Bombay in 1980.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

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Who is a Psychiatrist?

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A psychiatrist is a medical physician who specializes in the care and treatment of mental, emotional, and addictive disorders. A psychiatrist is involved in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental diseases like anxiety, depression, psychosis, substance abuse, sexual dysfunction, and developmental disabilities.

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Is a Psychiatrist different from a Psychologist?

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Psychiatrists and psychologists are medical professionals offering different services. Psychologists receive graduate training in psychology and pursue either Ph.D or PsyD or clinical psychology. Psychiatrists are physicians with specific training in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness.

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When should one consult a Psychiatrist?

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A psychiatrist deals with the mental, emotional and behavioural aspects of human health. Whenever a person is affected by mental disorders like anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder, psychiatric help is needed. Drastic changes in behaviour without any visible cause require a consultation with a psychiatrist. Mental or emotional issues due to drug addiction requires psychiatric help.

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What are the conditions treated by a Psychiatrist?

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Any mental, emotional or behavioural issues that we face can be diagnosed and treated by a psychiatrist. Psychiatrists also deal with disorders caused by drug addiction. The following conditions are treated by psychiatrists: depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, Asperger’s syndrome, alcohol addiction, stress and burn-out, eating disorders & schizophrenia

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Can a Psychiatrist treat anxiety disorders?

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Anxiety disorders are characterized by being in a state of extreme, perennial anxiety. One out of three people will suffer from anxiety disorders at some point in life. Overwhelming anxiety that affects your day-to-day activities becomes a disorder. A psychiatrist is trained to treat anxiety disorders through psychological therapies and medication.

Dr. Amit Desai

Peddar Road, Mumbai

Jaslok Hospital

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