Addiction Psychiatry, Rehabilitation Psychiatry , Academics
Dr. Nishanth Aithal
Consultant Psychiatrist
Hubli
Summary
I am a compassionate and dedicated individual with a strong passion for psychiatry, particularly in understanding and addressing the complexities of the human mind. My interest lies in providing holistic mental health care, with a focus on psychotherapy, deaddiction, and emergency psychiatry. I am committed to helping individuals navigate emotional and psychological challenges, offering both clinical support and therapeutic interventions.
Fluent in Kannada, English, Hindi, and Tulu, I have the ability to connect with a diverse range of patients, ensuring clear communication and culturally sensitive care. I am deeply motivated by the opportunity to contribute to the field of psychiatry, especially in underserved communities, where mental health care can significantly improve lives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Junior Resident Doctor
AJ Institute of Medical Science & Reasearch Centre
03.2022 - 03.2025
Clinical Experience
- Psychiatric Assessment & Diagnosis: Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including history-taking and mental status examination.
- Psychotherapy: Provided CBT, Couple & Family Therapy, and Supportive Psychotherapy for mood disorders, anxiety, and relationship issues.
Interventions
- ECT: Administered and monitored Electroconvulsive Therapy for treatment-resistant depression.
- Ketamine Therapy: Assisted with ketamine infusions for treatment-resistant depression.
Liaison Psychiatry
- Provided psychiatric consultation in medical and surgical departments, addressing psychiatric symptoms in hospitalized patients, and collaborated with teams for integrated care and discharge planning.
Emergency & ICU Psychiatry
- Emergency Psychiatry: Assessed and stabilized psychiatric emergencies in the ED, including suicidality, psychosis, and intoxication.
- ICU Psychiatry: Managed delirium, anxiety, and depression in critically ill ICU patients, providing crisis intervention and support for medical teams.
Junior Resident Doctor
Adhit Kiran Rehabilitation Centre
07.2022 - 08.2024
- Diagnosis & Deaddiction: Diagnosed and managed substance use disorders, providing detoxification, deaddiction therapy, and relapse prevention strategies.
- Basic Medical Management: Delivered basic medical care alongside psychiatric management in a rehabilitation setting.
- Weekly Follow-ups: Conducted regular follow-up assessments, tracking progress and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
District Residency Program
Taluk Hospital Bantwal
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Independent Patient Management: Managed both Outpatient Department (OPD) and Inpatient Department (IPD) cases independently, diagnosing and treating a wide range of psychiatric conditions under supervision.
- DMHP Programs: Actively participated in the District Mental Health Program (DMHP), providing mental health support and treatment to underserved populations, and collaborating with community-based healthcare providers for outreach and care delivery.
- Disability Assessments: Conducted psychiatric disability assessments, evaluating patients for mental health-related disabilities and providing recommendations for certification and support.
Education
M.D. - Psychiatry
AJ Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre
Mangalore, India 04.2001 -
MBBS -
SDM College of Medical Sciences And Hospital
Dharwad 04.2001 -
Skills
- Psychiatric Assessment: Expertise in conducting comprehensive evaluations, including history-taking, mental status examinations, and diagnostic formulation for a variety of psychiatric conditions
- Psychotherapy: Proficient in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Supportive Psychotherapy, and Couple and Family Therapy for managing mood disorders, anxiety, and relationship issues
- Pharmacotherapy Management: Knowledgeable in psychopharmacology, including prescribing and managing psychiatric medications (antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, anxiolytics, etc) and monitoring for side effects
- Emergency Psychiatry: Skilled in managing psychiatric emergencies such as acute suicidality, psychosis, agitation, and substance intoxication in Emergency Departments
- Crisis Intervention: Proficient in providing immediate intervention and stabilization in acute psychiatric crises, ensuring patient safety and facilitating appropriate follow-up care
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT): Experience in the administration and monitoring of ECT for patients with treatment-resistant psychiatric disorders
- Ketamine Infusion Therapy: Involved in the administration and monitoring of ketamine infusions for treatment-resistant depression
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration: Collaborative approach to working with psychologists, social workers, medical doctors, and nursing staff to provide holistic patient care
- Rehabilitation & Deaddiction: Experience in managing substance use disorders through detoxification, deaddiction therapy, and relapse prevention strategies in rehab settings
- Disability Assessment: Conducting psychiatric disability assessments to evaluate mental health-related disabilities and provide recommendations for certification
- Liaison Psychiatry: Providing psychiatric consultation in medical and surgical settings, addressing mental health concerns in patients with comorbid physical illnesses
- Community Psychiatry & Outreach: Participation in District Mental Health Programs (DMHP) and community outreach for mental health education, crisis management, and follow-up care
- Clinical Documentation: Skilled in maintaining detailed and accurate patient records, treatment plans, progress notes, and legal documentation
- Patient Education & Support: Providing education to patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies
Accomplishments
- Has secured 66% in MD Psychiatry Final Exams
- Has got 1st prize in poster presentation in the national level PG-CME -2024 conducted by KSHEMA , Mangalore
- Has secured 2nd prize in poster making competition conducted by the District Mental Health Programme, Dakshina Kannada as part of World Schizophrenia Week – 2024.
- Poster presentation on “Ketamine Infusion Therapy in Bipolar Affective Disorder – A Case Report: Focus on Depressive Symptomatology”
Muller Psycon 2022
- Poster presentation on “Bruise in the mind: A Rare case of Gardner Diamond Syndrome” National level PG-CME , KSHEMA-2024
- Paper presentation on “Drinking pattern and motives in laborers with ADS in a tertiary care hospital – a cross sectional study”
National level PG-CME , KSHEMA-2024
Certification
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Conferences and CME
1. Attended IPS South Zonal Branch PG Training Programme held on June 2022 in Hyderabad
2. Attended State level CME on “Recent Advances in Psychiatry” held on Aug 2022 in Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore
3. Attended OCD Clinic Silver Jubliee Symposium held at NIMHANS on Nov 2022
4. Attended CME on “Psychiatry Insight” held on Dec 2022 at KMC, Mangalore
5. Attended “Mood Disorders CME- 2023” held on March 2023 at NIMHANS
6. Attended KANCIPS 2023- Bagalkot held on Aug 2023
7. Attended Skills Training Exercise for Psychiatry Postgraduates (STEP)- 2023 held on Dec 2023 at Bengaluru
8. Attended 18th Annual Psychiatry CME – “Addiction Psychiatry” held on Feb 2024 at SDM, Dharwad
9. Attended Annual Postgraduate Training Program 2024 organised by IPS South Zonal Branch held on May 2024 at Thiruvananthapuram
10. Attended YENMIND-8 on “Seeing the Unseen: Radiology Basics for Psychiatrists held on June 2024 at Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore.
11. Attended CME on “Womb to Tomb: Unraveling the Journey of Psychiatry held on July 2024 at KSHEMA , Mangalore
12. Conducted CME on Law and Psychiatry held on Oct 2024 at AJIMS , Mangalore
13. Attended 19th Annual Psychiatry CME program on Forensic Psychiatry on Feb 2025 at SDM, Dharwad
Research
Completed my thesis on “DRINKING MOTIVES AND PATTERN IN LABOURERS WITH ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE SYNDROME ADMITTED IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL – A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY” under the guidance of Dr. Kiran Kumar P.K , Professor , AJIMS , Mangalore.
Published Articles
1.Gardner Diamond Syndrome: Psychogenic purpura with premenstrual flare in Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology – January 2025 Doi: 10.25259/IJDVL_1209_2024
2.Ketamine Infusion Treatment in Bipolar Affective Disorder – A Case Report: Focus on Depressive Symptomatology in Indian Journal of Mental Health (Accepted : yet to be published)
Interests
References
1. Dr. Ravisha Thunga A – Professor and HOD , Dept of Psychiatry, AJIMS, Mangalore.
Email : ravishathunga@yahoo.com
2. Dr. Kiran Kumar P.K -Professor , Dept of Psychiatry , AJIMS ,Mangalore.
Mob No. 9845308734
Timeline
District Residency Program
Taluk Hospital Bantwal
04.2023 - 07.2023
Junior Resident Doctor
Adhit Kiran Rehabilitation Centre
07.2022 - 08.2024
Junior Resident Doctor
AJ Institute of Medical Science & Reasearch Centre
03.2022 - 03.2025
M.D. - Psychiatry
AJ Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre
04.2001 -
MBBS -
SDM College of Medical Sciences And Hospital
04.2001 -
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