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Dr Chacko Varughese

Psychiatry Peppermint Grove

Dr Chacko Varughese

6 years of experience

11,633+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
5
Publications
4
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Chacko Varughese at a glance

Dr Chacko Varughese is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Peppermint Grove, Australia, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2016). Serves patients in Peppermint Grove, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Chacko Varughese is a highly qualified Consultant Psychiatrist. Dr Varughese is dedicated to providing compassionate and personalised mental health care to patients. Their approach involves a combination of medication management and therapy, tailored to meet each patient's unique needs.
Dr Varughese believes in empowering patients to take an active role in their mental health journey. They strive to create a safe and supportive environment where patients feel comfortable discussing their concerns openly.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Chacko Varughese

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Peppermint Grove (AU)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universitat de València, Peppermint Grove (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-835474 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-09920FA7 · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 1,509
Medication management 90833 898
CBT session (45m) 90834 1,845
Family therapy 90847 1,152

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 360.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 180.00 EUR
CBT session (45m) 90 min in_clinic 1,260.00 EUR
Family therapy 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Chacko Varughese in consultation
IN OFFICE
Chacko Varughese with the team
WITH TEAM
Chacko Varughese at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 128s
Meet Chacko Varughese

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 13

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Chacko Varughese, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2026
    DOI: 10.2234/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32462546 · cited by 8
  2. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across AU
    Chacko Varughese, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.8789/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33470863 · cited by 66
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Chacko Varughese, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.6911/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37276834 · cited by 20
  4. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across AU
    Chacko Varughese, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.4131/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 33075159 · cited by 22

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Psychiatry European Annual Congress (Psychiatry) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Psychiatry National Society Meeting · Peppermint Grove · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Psychiatry — Peppermint Grove · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2021
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2021
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2021

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Psychiatry
  • Awareness When should you see a psychiatry?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · chacko.varughese@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Chacko Varughese's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Chacko Varughese treats, with the size of the national pool of Australia doctors offering the same care.

Psychiatry

Mood, anxiety, sleep and psychotic disorders — diagnostic evaluation, medication management and therapy referral.

Dr Chacko Varughese is one of 1,518 psychiatry doctors indexed in Australia. Browse psychiatry doctors in Australia →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Peppermint Grove matters

Medical practice in Australia is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Australia medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Peppermint Grove carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Chacko Varughese specialise in?

    Chacko Varughese specialises in Psychiatry in Peppermint Grove, AU.

  • What conditions does Chacko Varughese treat?

    Chacko Varughese treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Chacko Varughese practise?

    Chacko Varughese practises in Peppermint Grove, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Chacko Varughese speak?

    Chacko Varughese speaks English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil.

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