Dr. Akshata Bhat, MD is a doctor primarily located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The doctor specializes as a Geriatric Psychiatrist, Neuropsychiatrist and Psychiatrist. The doctor speaks English, Marathi, Gujarati and Hindi.
Degrees
Dr. Akshata Bhat has the following degrees:
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), 2012
SSR Medical College, Mauritius
Doctorate of Medicine (MD), 2015
Dr Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Adgaon, Nasik
Specialization: Psychiatry
Specializations
Dr. Akshata Bhat has the following 3 specializations:
Geriatric psychiatrists are doctors specialized in diagnosing and treating mental disorders in elderly. These mental disorders include, but are not limited to anxiety, dementia, schizophrenia, depression and late-life addiction disorders. They combine their knowledge of sociology and psychology to provide specialized care. In addition to this, treatment approach also includes responding and listening to the concerns of their patients. When necessary, they also work with other doctors or specialists to develop an effective treatment approach. They often talk with the patient’s family members in cases when the elderly are suffering from problems like dementia, poor sleep, stress, memory loss, and anxiety.
Neuropsychiatrists are doctors who have specialization in neuropsychiatry, a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders related with both psychiatric and neurological features. They diagnose and treat mental and behavioral disorders caused by conditions affecting the nervous system such as epilepsy, dementia, and head injuries. They often work in clinics, hospitals or research facilities. Neuropsychiatrists are trained and educated to perform neurological exams, which includes assessing a patient's motor functions, reflexes, cranial nerves, coordination, and gait posture.
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who trained in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental, behavioral, and emotional disorders including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, eating disorders, and substance use disorders. Psychiatrists provide a wide range of treatments including psychological treatment also called psychotherapy or talking therapy, medication, and brain stimulation therapies such as electroconvulsive therapy. Psychiatrists assess all of the mental and physical symptoms by examining mental or physical status, brain imaging such as a computerized tomography (CT), or positron emission tomography (PET) scan, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and blood testing.
Locations
Dr. Akshata Bhat has 4 locations:
Dr Bhats Clinic
109, Shyamkamal, B Wing, Aggarwal Market, Vile Parle East