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Dr. Abhijit Bidwai

Consultant Psychiatrist

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Dr Abhijit Bidwai
Dr. Abhijit Bidwai is a Consultant Psychiatrist with a keen interest in Youth Mental Health. Dr. Bidwai is passionate about exploring and understanding patients’ problems, providing holistic care and helping along their journey to recovery.
Dr. Bidwai has completed his fellowship (FRANZCP) in Australia and achieved his training at Monash Health. He specialises in General Psychiatry. Dr. Bidwai is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP).
 
Dr. Bidwai also accepts referrals for patients who require a management plan and is keen to work with general practitioners to provide further reviews as needed (including expertise in 291 and 293 assessments via Telehealth).

PROFESSIONAL AREAS OF INTEREST:

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Mood Disorders - Depression and Bipolar Affective Disorder
  • Schizophrenia and other Psychotic Disorders
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Eating Disorder
  • ADHD
  • Dual Disabilities ( Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Health Diagnosis)
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

PROFESIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)​​
  • MD Paediatrics

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

  • Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP), Australia













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