Dr Vishal Sharma
Qualifications
MBBS, MRCPSYCH
GMC number: 6067495
Practising since: 2003
Specialties
General Psychiatry
Consultation times
- Wednesday and Thursday evenings
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About
Adult general psychiatry and ADHD assessments only (self-pay services)
Dr Vishal Sharma is a Consultant Psychiatrist specialising in adult mental health and ADHD assessment and management. He provides assessment, diagnosis and treatment for a range of psychiatric conditions, with particular interests in adult ADHD, mood disorders, psychosis and perinatal mental health.
Areas of expertise
- Adult ADHD assessment and management
- General adult psychiatry
- Depression and bipolar disorder
- Psychosis
- Perinatal mental health
Conditions treated
Dr Sharma assesses and manages a wide range of adult mental health conditions, including:
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Depression
- Bipolar disorder
- Anxiety disorders
- Psychotic disorders
- Mental health conditions during pregnancy and the postnatal period
Assessment and treatment
Dr Sharma provides:
- Comprehensive psychiatric assessment
- ADHD diagnostic assessments
- Medication reviews and management
- Treatment planning and ongoing follow-up
- Referral for psychological therapies where appropriate
Professional background
Dr Sharma qualified in medicine in 2003 and became a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in 2007. He was awarded his Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Adult Psychiatry in 2015.
He has worked as a Consultant Psychiatrist since 2015 and currently holds NHS roles within the Plymouth Adult ADHD Service and Plymouth Community Perinatal Mental Health Service.
Dr Sharma has worked across the UK, including London, Edinburgh and Wales, and has extensive experience in the assessment and management of complex psychiatric conditions.
Teaching and education
Dr Sharma is Director of Medical Education at Livewell Southwest and has a longstanding interest in medical education and psychiatric training.
Locations Dr Vishal Sharma works with
Related experience
Memberships
- MRCPsych
Other posts held
- Livewell Southwest, Consultant Psychiatrist and Director of Medical Education
Insurers Dr Vishal Sharma works with
Dr Vishal Sharma works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Healix
- WPA
Declaration
Dr Vishal Sharma does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Dr Vishal Sharma does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Dr Vishal Sharma does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.