Profile Summary

Medical Qualification:

• MBBS, Seth G.S.Medical College KEM Hospital (University of Mumbai in 1983)

• DPM, Seth G.S.Medical College KEM Hospital (University of Mumbai in 1986)

• MD (Psychiatry), Seth G.S.Medical College KEM Hospital (University of Mumbai in 1988)

• DNB (Psychiatry), L.T.M.M.College and L.T.M.G.Hospital (Delhi Board in 1991)

 

Designation: Consultant, Psychiatry

Years of experience: 35 years

Areas of expertise:

• Child Psychiatry: Psychiatric disorders in children
• Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry: Psychiatric morbidity related to HIV and AIDS
• Electroconvulsive Therapy: Associated with increasing awareness about ECT

Introduction:

Dr. Nilesh Shah is a distinguished psychiatrist with an illustrious career spanning over three decades. Currently serving as Professor and Head of Psychiatry at L.T.M.M. College and L.T.M.G. Hospital, Dr. Shah has established himself as a leading authority in the field of mental health.

With a robust academic foundation, Dr. Shah has completed his MBBS, DPM, and MD (Psychiatry) from the prestigious University of Mumbai, followed by a DNB (Psychiatry) from the Delhi Board.

Dr. Shah's impressive credentials are complemented by his extensive experience in teaching, research, and clinical practice. He has taught undergraduate and postgraduate students, and has been recognized as a postgraduate teacher for DPM and MD (Psychiatry) at the University of Mumbai and MUHS.

A prolific researcher, Dr. Shah has participated in numerous research projects and drug trials, and has authored over 200 publications in national and international journals. He has also presented at various conferences and seminars, showcasing his expertise in psychiatry.

Dr. Shah's leadership roles include serving as Treasurer, Secretary, and President of the Bombay Psychiatric Society, and as a member of various committees and boards. His dedication to mental health has earned him several awards and recognition.

As a respected figure in the psychiatric community, Dr. Shah continues to inspire and educate future generations of mental health professionals.

Awards & Publications:

Awards:

• Best Paper Awards of Bombay Psychiatry Society
• Best Paper Award of Indian Psychiatric society (Western Zonal Branch)
• Shantiniketan Award of Association of Industrial Psychiatry
• Spirit of Mumbai Award of Sri Shanmukhananda Fine Arts & Sangeetha Sabha
• Savitribai Phule Award
• Dr Lulla Oration award

 

Research & Publications:

Dr. Shah has around 200 Publications in various regional, National and International Journals / Books etc.

• Lamotrigine in bipolar mood disorder – (International multicentric -ICH/GCP Trial)
• Risperidone in Acute Manic Episode and as maintenance therapy for Bipolar Mood Disorder (International multicentric -ICH/GCP Trial)
• Verdenafil in Erectile Dysfunction (National multicentric -ICH/GCP Trial)
• Dothiapine in Patients of  IBS and Depression (Collaborative trial)
• Donepezil in ECT induced cognitive deficit 
• Musculoskeletal morbidity associated with unmodified ECT
• Paroxetine in Depression
• Reboxetinein Depression
• Atomoxetine in ADHD
• Duloxetine in Depression
• Prothiaden in Irritable Bowl Syndrome
• Sertindol in Schizophrenia
• Quetiapine in Bipolar Mood Disorder
• Risperdal Consta in rapid cycling Bipolar Mood Disorder
• Aripiperazole in Adolescent Schizophrenia
• Milnacipram in Depression
• Divalproex sodium (Depakote) in bipolar mood disorder (National Coordinator)

Memberships:

Memberships:

• Treasurer - Bombay Psychiatric Society.
• Executive council member - Bombay Psychiatric Society.
• Secretary - Indian Psychiatric Society (Western Zonal Branch)
• Executive council member - Indian Psychiatric Society (Western Zonal Branch)
• Chairperson CME Committee - Indian Psychiatric Society (Western Zonal ranch) 
• Vice-President and President of Bombay Psychiatric Society  
• Member of Medical Education and Technology -Cell, L.T.M.Medical College.
• Member of Ethics Committee – L. T. M. Medical College and Hosptial.
• Member for the prevention of sexual harassment in women.
• Member of SJRF (Silver Jubilee Research Fund).
• On the board of directors of Archives of Indian Psychiatric Society.
•  Reviewer and Referee for Archives of Indian Psychiatric society, Indian Journal of Psychiatry, Journal of Postgraduate Medicine, Journal of Electroconvulsive Therapy 
• Inspector for Medical Council of India (MCI) for recognition of DPM and MD (psy) courses.
• Evaluator and referee for National Board of Examinations (DNB) in psychiatry. 
• Chairperson and convener of various task forces of Indian Psychiatric Society