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Dr. Malini Prabhu, MD, MRC-Psych
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2014 Washington St Newton MA, 02462About
Dr. Malini Prabhu is a psychiatrist practicing in Newton, MA. Dr. Prabhu is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. She has been in practice for 20 years. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Prabhu diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Prabhu may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Prabhu has special interest areas include Collge Student Menal health, Womens mental health, and treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical Colle MBBS 1998
Royal College of Psychiatry MRCPsych 2006
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Staff Psychiatrist Newton Wellesley Hospital 2018 - 2020
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry Tufts University School of Medicine 2018 - Present
Professional Memberships
- American Psyhiatric Association
- Royal Collge of Psychiatry United Kingdom
- Massachussetts Psychiatric Society
Fellowships
- University of Connecticut (2018)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Psychology Association, Massachusetts Psychology Society, Royal College of Psychiatry
Dr. Malini Prabhu, MD, MRC-Psych's Practice location
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
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