Dr. Shankar Srinivasan is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 22+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2013). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.
VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026
About
Dr. Shankar Srinivas is a highly experienced Consultant Psychiatrist and the Founder/CEO of OPENMINDS Psychiatry, Counselling, and Neuroscience Center. With over 16 years of experience, he has gained extensive expertise in the management and treatment of various mental health and psychological issues, as well as complex medication management in the field of Psychiatry.
Dr. Srinivas obtained his Psychiatry specialisation from the Yorkshire School of Psychiatry, Leeds, and Northwest Deanery (Manchester) in the UK. He is a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK, an Associate member of the International College of Neuropsychopharmacology, and an International Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.
Throughout his career, Dr. Srinivas has worked in esteemed healthcare institutions in both the UK and the UAE before establishing OPENMINDS Psychiatry. His clinical practice encompasses a broad range of mental health issues, including stress reactions, adjustment disorders, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, panic disorders, sleep disorders, dementia, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and various mood and anxiety disorders coexisting with medical conditions such as hypo/hyperthyroidism and diabetes. He also specialises in addressing mental health issues related to pregnancy and emotionally unstable personality issues.
Dr. Srinivas's specialisations include general, adolescent, and adult psychiatry, with sub-specialisations in substance misuse psychiatry and neuropsychiatry. He has a keen interest in motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), offering comprehensive and tailored treatment approaches to his patients. His dedication to advancing the field of psychiatry and commitment to patient care are evident in his extensive qualifications, specialised training, and clinical expertise.
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SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES
Dr. Shankar Srinivasan's Areas of Specialty
Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Shankar Srinivasan treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.
Psychiatry
Mood, anxiety, sleep and psychotic disorders — diagnostic evaluation, medication management and therapy referral.
Medical practice in United Arab Emirates is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Arab Emirates medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Dubai 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 Shankar Srinivasan specialise in?
Shankar Srinivasan specialises in Psychiatry in Dubai, AE. 22 years of clinical experience.
What conditions does Shankar Srinivasan treat?
Shankar Srinivasan treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.
Where does Shankar Srinivasan practise?
Shankar Srinivasan practises in Dubai, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.
What languages does Shankar Srinivasan speak?
Shankar Srinivasan speaks English.
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