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.
Clinics
Hospital of Saint John and Saint Elizabeth
NW8 St John's Wood London, 60 Grove End Rd, St John's Wood, NW8 9NHMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 26 years of experience
- Consultant Psychiatrist, St John's and Elizabeth Hospital, London (present)
Subspecialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
- London Consultants' Association
Education
- MBBS University of London (1999)
- BA Medical Sciences, University of Cambridge (1996)
Teaching posts
- Has written and developed training competencies for the Royal College of Psychiatrists and trained aspiring psychiatrists at a national and international level.
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
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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.
- 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.
- He was very thorough, appropriate. Able to explore holistically and approach based on the individual . It was a lovely experience with Dr Sivasanker
- 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
- Dr Sivasanker is probably the smartest and most caring doctor I have ever met. He has helped me so much since I've started seeing him and I cannot recommend him enough to others. His knowledge is exceptional and is able to explain everything coherently.