Dr Vimal Sivasanker areas of expertise:
Professional statement
Dr Vimal Sivasanker is a leading consultant adult psychiatrist in London and Watford who specialises in a wide range of psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder. He also treats complex psychological problems such as bipolar affective disorder (manic depression) and psychosis.
Dr Sivasanker completed his medical training at St Catharine’s College, Cambridge and at St Bartholomew’s and the Royal London School of Medicine. He completed psychiatric training on the East London, Cambridge and East Anglia rotations. Dr Sivasanker has worked extensively in inner-city and rural areas, treating a broad range of psychiatric disorders.
He holds an interest in neuromodulation for psychiatric disorders and is currently the Vice Chair of the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ Committee on electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and related treatments. Dr Sivasanker has written and developed training competencies for the College as well as delivering training at a national and international level.
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J S. Verified Patient
21/03/2024
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I found Dr. Sivasanker personable and approachable. I was apprehensive as I didn't know what to expect but the doctor understood my explanations of how I've been feeling and my rationale behind those feelings. Dr. Sivasanker was attentive. He made me feel validated and hopeful.
S B. Verified Patient
03/08/2023
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I have no suggestions! Everything ran smoothly and efficiently, and I was treated with respect. Dr Sivasankar and I came to the same conclusion about what treatment would be best for me, which was reassuring.
A. Verified Patient
27/06/2023
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He was very thorough, appropriate. Able to explore holistically and approach based on the individual . It was a lovely experience with Dr Sivasanker
D W. Verified Patient
01/06/2023
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This was my first vist with Dr Sivasanker, I found him to be wasy to talk freely too, he made me feel comfortable and explained everything clearly and didn't rush me. Its early days aa not started treatment yet but so far im happy with the service