Prior to joining OPENMINDS Psychiatry, Counseling and Neuroscience Center, Dr. Shankar worked in various leading healthcare institutions in UK and UAE.

Dr. Shankar earned his Psychiatry specialization from the Yorkshire School of Psychiatry, Leeds and Northwest Deanery (Manchester) UK. He is a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK, Associate member of the International College of Neuropsychopharmacology and International Fellow of American Psychiatric Association.

Dr. Shankar treats a wide range of mental health issues such as, Stress Reaction, Adjustment disorder, ADHD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressions, Eating Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Panic Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Dementia, Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), Various mood and anxiety disorders coexisting with medical conditions like Hypo/Hyperthyroidism, Diabetes, Emotionally unstable personality issues, Mental health issues related to Pregnancy and more.

• Specializations

General, Adolescent and adult psychiatry
Sub-specialization in substance misuse psychiatry & Neuropsychiatry
Complex medication management
Special Interest in Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavior therapy (CBT).

• Qualifications

UK Board Certified Psychiatrist
Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK, (FRCPsych)
Advanced study in the field of Clinical Psychiatry, University of Leeds, UK
Certificate of Completion of Training, General Medical Council, UK
Associate member of International College of Neuropsychopharmacology
International Fellow of American Psychiatric Association

• Languages

English
Hindi
Urdu
Telugu