Question 1

Where does Dr. Shaunak Ajinkya practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Shaunak Ajinkya practices at Abhishek Hospitals - Andheri East.

Question 2

What is Dr. Shaunak Ajinkya's education qualification?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Shaunak Ajinkya has the following qualifications - MBBS, M.D. (Psychiatry), Diploma In Psychological Medicine.

Question 3

What does Dr. Shaunak Ajinkya specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Shaunak Ajinkya specialises as Psychiatrist.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Shaunak Ajinkya have?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Shaunak Ajinkya has an overall experience of 28 years. View where has Dr. Shaunak Ajinkya practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Shaunak Ajinkya?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Shaunak Ajinkya is a Psychiatrist in Mumbai with 28 years of experience, practising at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Kokan Hospital. Qualifications include Diploma In Psychological Medicine from CPS, Mumbai, MBBS from University Of Bombay and M.D. (Psychiatry) from University of Mumbai, Mumbai.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

Who is a Psychiatrist?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

Is a Psychiatrist different from a Psychologist?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

When should one consult a Psychiatrist?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

What are the conditions treated by a Psychiatrist?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Can a Psychiatrist treat anxiety disorders?

Accepted Answer

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. Shaunak Ajinkya

Pick a time slot

Top Psychiatry Hospitals In Mumbai

Top Psychiatry Hospitals In Andheri East

Top Psychiatry Clinics In Andheri East

Top Doctor Specialities In Mumbai