Dr Achal Bhagat

Dr. Achal Bhagat is an esteemed psychiatrist based in South Delhi, Delhi, with an impressive experience of 30 years in the field of mental health. Holding an MBBS, MD, and MRCPsych, Dr. Bhagat is highly qualified and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his practice. He is proficient in both English and Hindi, making him accessible to a diverse range of patients. Dr. Bhagat is dedicated to providing compassionate care and addressing individual psychological needs, utilizing his extensive training in psychiatry to offer tailored treatment plans. As a member of Apollo's medical team, he adheres to the highest standards of patient care and ethics. His commitment to enhancing the well-being of his patients is evident through his continuous pursuit of knowledge and integration of the latest therapeutic techniques in his practice. Whether addressing mood disorders, anxiety, or other mental health concerns, Dr. Bhagat is a trusted partner on the journey toward mental wellness.

• Dr. Achal Bhagat, MBBS MD (Psychiatry) MRCPsych, is a Senior Consultant Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist practising in Delhi since 1995 when he started the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals on his return from Oxford.
• In 2011, he started the Division of Mental Health and Quality of Life at Medanta the Medicity.
• Dr. Bhagat has now rejoined Apollo Hospitals. He is the Chairperson of Saarthak, a group of mental health organizations working on the issues of Mental Health in South Asia.
• Saarthak has three pillars which provide mental health services, train people and organizations on mental health and advocate for rights for persons living with mental illness.
• Dr. Achal Bhagat trained at PGIMER, Chandigarh and Oxford, UK.
• He works together with a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, cognitive behaviour therapists and family therapists.
• The team has a total of clinical experience of more than a hundred years.
• Dr. Achal Bhagat sees himself as a mental health activist and is actively involved in rights movements for gender rights, rights of persons with disability and rights of persons with mental illness.