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Dr Kavitha Shankar

Psychiatry Sydney

Dr Kavitha Shankar

2 years of experience

11,974+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
9
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Kavitha Shankar at a glance

Dr Kavitha Shankar is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Sydney, Australia, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2023). Serves patients in Sydney, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Kavitha Shankar is a highly trained psychiatrist dedicated to providing compassionate and personalised mental healthcare to patients. Dr Shankar employs an integrative approach to treatment, understanding that each individual has unique needs.
Dr Shankar believes in empowering patients to take an active role in their mental health journey. They provide a safe and supportive environment for patients to explore their concerns, develop coping mechanisms, and work towards achieving their mental wellness goals.

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

— Dr Kavitha Shankar

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Sydney (AU)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universitat de Barcelona, Sydney (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-275995 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-12C50123 · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 2,995
Medication management 90833 892
CBT session (45m) 90834 1,859
Family therapy 90847 2,390

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) 60 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Family therapy 30 min in_clinic 1,620.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Kavitha Shankar in consultation
IN OFFICE
Kavitha Shankar with the team
WITH TEAM
Kavitha Shankar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 101s
Meet Kavitha Shankar

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 9

  1. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across AU
    Kavitha Shankar, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2026
    DOI: 10.6157/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38266483 · cited by 6
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Kavitha Shankar, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.9178/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30796504 · cited by 140
  3. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across AU
    Kavitha Shankar, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.1961/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31802578 · cited by 106

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2028
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2028

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · kavitha.shankar@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 Kavitha Shankar's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Kavitha Shankar 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.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Sydney 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 Sydney 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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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Kavitha Shankar specialise in?

    Kavitha Shankar specialises in Psychiatry in Sydney, AU.

  • What conditions does Kavitha Shankar treat?

    Kavitha Shankar treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Kavitha Shankar practise?

    Kavitha Shankar practises in Sydney, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Kavitha Shankar speak?

    Kavitha Shankar speaks English, Tamil.

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