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Dr. Himanshu Shekhar

Psychiatry Birmingham

Dr. Himanshu Shekhar

16 years of experience

11,166+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
12
Publications
4
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Himanshu Shekhar at a glance

Dr. Himanshu Shekhar is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 25+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2006). Serves patients in Birmingham, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Himanshu Shekhar is a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist with Priory, who joined in 2017.
Dr Shekhar completed his medical degree in India in 2002, before undergoing psychiatric training at the South London and Maudsley Trust. He also completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychiatry from the University of Nottingham in 2007 and a Master of Science in Psychiatric Practice from the University of Hertfordshire in 2013.
Dr Shekhar has extensive experience in CAMHS liaison and inpatient units and became a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in 2013. He also received a Postgraduate Diploma in Systemic Approaches to Working with Individuals, Families and Organisations during his higher training at Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust in 2016. Dr Shekhar is dedicated to providing excellent care to his patients and their families.

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

— Dr. Himanshu Shekhar

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Birmingham (GB)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universitat de València, Birmingham (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-176005 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-73A6E917 · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 1,267
Medication management 90833 1,092
CBT session (45m) 90834 2,283
Family therapy 90847 2,014

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 1,620.00 EUR
Family therapy 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Himanshu Shekhar
HEADSHOT
Himanshu Shekhar in consultation
IN OFFICE
Himanshu Shekhar with the team
WITH TEAM
Himanshu Shekhar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 73s
Meet Himanshu Shekhar

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 6

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Himanshu Shekhar, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2026
    DOI: 10.8374/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31533168 · cited by 30
  2. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across GB
    Himanshu Shekhar, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.1012/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32204657 · cited by 52

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2011
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · himanshu.shekhar@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. Himanshu Shekhar's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Himanshu Shekhar treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Psychiatry

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

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Himanshu Shekhar specialise in?

    Himanshu Shekhar specialises in Psychiatry in Birmingham, GB. 25 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Himanshu Shekhar treat?

    Himanshu Shekhar treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Himanshu Shekhar practise?

    Himanshu Shekhar practises in Birmingham, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Himanshu Shekhar speak?

    Himanshu Shekhar speaks English, Assamese, Hindi, Urdu.

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