Qualifications:
- MD (Psychiatry) – Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC), New Delhi
- MBBS- Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC), New Delhi
Brief Profile:
Dr.
Deeksha Kalra is a skilled and compassionate Psychiatrist with over 8 years of
clinical experience in diagnosing and managing a broad spectrum of mental
health conditions. She is currently serving as an Associate Consultant in
Psychiatry at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram.
She
completed her postgraduate training in Psychiatry from the prestigious Lady
Hardinge Medical College (LHMC), New Delhi, and further honed her
clinical expertise during her Senior Residency at the All India Institute of
Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. Her academic training at premier
institutions has equipped her with strong diagnostic acumen and a structured,
evidence-based approach to psychiatric care.
Dr.
Kalra specializes in the management of mood disorders, anxiety spectrum
disorders, psychotic illnesses, addiction psychiatry, and neurodevelopmental
conditions. She has extensive experience in treating complex cases including
depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, panic disorder,
obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), alcohol and nicotine dependence,
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), personality disorders, and
psychosomatic conditions.
With
a special interest in women’s mental health, she is particularly focused on
perinatal emotional health and mental well-being during hormonal transitions.
Known for her patient-centric and stigma-free approach, Dr. Kalra is committed
to delivering compassionate, individualized, and scientifically grounded mental
healthcare.
Areas of Expertise:
·
Mood Disorders:
Depression, Bipolar Disorder
·
Anxiety Spectrum Disorders:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder
(OCD), Stress-related Conditions
·
Addiction Psychiatry:
Alcohol Dependence, Nicotine Dependence, Smoking Cessation Therapy
·
Neurodevelopmental Disorders:
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
·
Sleep Disorders
·
Women’s Mental Health:
Perinatal Emotional Health, Hormonal Transitions
·
Personality Disorders:
Including Borderline Personality Disorder
·
Psychosomatic & Functional Disorders
·
Psychotic Disorders:
Schizophrenia and related psychotic illnesses
Work Experience:
- 8+
years of clinical experience in Psychiatry
- Extensive
experience in managing complex psychiatric cases across inpatient and
outpatient settings
- Specialized
exposure to tertiary-care psychiatric services at leading government
institutions
- Active
involvement in academic research and resident training
Conditions Treated:
- Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety & Panic Disorders
- OCD
- Schizophrenia & Psychotic Disorders
- Alcohol & Tobacco Addiction
- ADHD (Children & Adults)
- Sleep Disturbances
- Personality Disorders
- Stress-related & Psychosomatic Conditions
- Women’s Mental Health Concerns
Publications & Academic Contributions:
- Alexithymia
and neurosis: A comparative study between patients and caregivers
Journal of Mental Health and Human Behaviour, 2018
- Unusual
case of lizard use and its possible role in perpetuating or precipitating
psychosis
Indian Journal of Psychiatry, 2019
- Domains
of impairment in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
and their relationship with symptom severity
Delhi Psychiatry Journal, 2020
- Clozapine-induced
hypertension and its association with autonomic dysfunction
Psychopharmacology Bulletin, 2021
- Nicotine
replacement therapy for tobacco addiction: What every psychiatrist should
know
2023
- Neurological
soft signs in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 2023
- Cultural
formulation
In: Clinical Methods in Psychiatry: Resident’s Handbook
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 2024
