Dr. Sudhir K. Khandelwal
Senior Consultant
MD (Psychiatry)
Speciality
PsychiatryBrief Profile
Dr. Khandelwal is a renowned expert with over 45 years of experience in the field of Psychiatry. He is former Head, Department of Psychiatry; and Chief National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. He held prestigious positions in the national and International mental health organizations.
Education
- MBBS – Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, 1975
- MD – Psychiatry, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
- National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS), 1994
- MRCPsych – Royal College of Psychiatrists, England, 2003
Specialization & Expertise
- He specializes in diagnosing and treating common and severe psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.
- Dr. Khandelwal has expertise in drug dependence treatment
Awards & Achievements
- Honorary Membership of Royal College of Psychiatrists, England, Feb 2002
- Poona Psychiatrists Award-I of the Indian Psychiatric Society
- Marfatia award for presentation of best paper “Acute Psychosis in India”, Indian Psychiatric Society
- Poona Psychiatrists Award-II, Indian Psychiatry Society
- Membership of National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Feb 1994
- Lifetime Achievement Award of Delhi Psychiatric Society
Research & Publications
- Authored over 150 research papers in national and international journals.
- His research interests include substance use in India, eating disorders, and mental health profile and policy formulation.