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Dr. Micheal Kurkar
👤 16 jaar ervaring
5,918+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken
Over
Dr Micheal Kurkar is a distinguished Consultant Psychiatrist working across both the NHS and private sectors. He leads the Pennine Care TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) Service, which he established as the first NHS TMS service in the Northwest of England.
With extensive leadership experience in the NHS, Dr. Kurkar has served as Clinical Director for Mental Health Services in Oldham, Clinical Lead for the Strategic Clinical Network for Perinatal Psychiatry in Greater Manchester, and Lead for the Community Mental Health Transformation Programme at Pennine Care.
He specialises in Adult Psychiatry, offering expertise in a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, treatment-resistant depression, bipolar affective disorder, ADHD, anxiety, and psychosis. Additionally, his substantial experience in Perinatal Psychiatry allows him to support women during pregnancy, the postnatal period, and through preconception planning.
Dr. Kurkar is actively involved in clinical research, particularly in affective disorders and treatment-resistant depression. He served as the Principal Investigator for the BRIGhTMIND study in Oldham—a landmark trial published in Nature Medicine—as well as the PAX-D study.
Beyond his psychiatric expertise, Dr. Kurkar has a special interest in Liaison Psychiatry and Pain Medicine, working with patients whose mental health conditions are intertwined with chronic and severe physical health issues.
Dr Kurkar gained his MBChB from Alexandria University in 1999 and gained his Master Degree in Psychiatry from the University of Manchester 2015. He is a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrist. He is also member of the Clinical TMS society.
With extensive leadership experience in the NHS, Dr. Kurkar has served as Clinical Director for Mental Health Services in Oldham, Clinical Lead for the Strategic Clinical Network for Perinatal Psychiatry in Greater Manchester, and Lead for the Community Mental Health Transformation Programme at Pennine Care.
He specialises in Adult Psychiatry, offering expertise in a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, treatment-resistant depression, bipolar affective disorder, ADHD, anxiety, and psychosis. Additionally, his substantial experience in Perinatal Psychiatry allows him to support women during pregnancy, the postnatal period, and through preconception planning.
Dr. Kurkar is actively involved in clinical research, particularly in affective disorders and treatment-resistant depression. He served as the Principal Investigator for the BRIGhTMIND study in Oldham—a landmark trial published in Nature Medicine—as well as the PAX-D study.
Beyond his psychiatric expertise, Dr. Kurkar has a special interest in Liaison Psychiatry and Pain Medicine, working with patients whose mental health conditions are intertwined with chronic and severe physical health issues.
Dr Kurkar gained his MBChB from Alexandria University in 1999 and gained his Master Degree in Psychiatry from the University of Manchester 2015. He is a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrist. He is also member of the Clinical TMS society.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr. Micheal Kurkar
Opleiding & training
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2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2006–2010 Residency · Psychiatrie
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2010–2011 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Carrière & aanstellingen
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2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
Vergunningen & verzekering
Medische licenties
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Boardcertificeringen
European Board of Psychiatrie
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file
Uitgevoerde procedures
| Procedure | Code | Levenslang aantal |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric evaluation | 90791 | 1,353 |
| Medication management | 90833 | 54 |
| CBT session (45m) | 90834 | 465 |
| Family therapy | 90847 | 940 |
Diensten & prijzen
| Dienst | Duur | Modaliteit | Prijs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 540.00 EUR |
| Family therapy | 30 min | in_clinic | 1,080.00 EUR |
Praktijk, team & in praktijk
Video's
Onderzoek & publicaties
h-index: 9 · i10: 11
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European registry analysis of Psychiatrie outcomes
DOI: 10.1660/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31506878 · geciteerd door 60
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Outcomes of Psychiatrie in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.5933/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34299599 · geciteerd door 198
Uitgenodigde lezingen
- Practical updates in Psychiatrie European Annual Congress (Psychiatrie) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Psychiatrie National Society Meeting · Manchester · 2023 · oral abstract
Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen
Onderscheidingen
- 🏆 Top-rated Psychiatrie — Manchester · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
Lidmaatschappen
- European Psychiatric Association — Member · Sinds 2011
- World Psychiatric Association — Member · Sinds 2011
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2011
Artikelen van deze arts
- Patient education Patient guide to Psychiatrie
- Awareness When should you see a psychiatrie?
Voor internationale patiënten
- Coördinator
- Patient liaison · micheal.kurkar@euroclinics.example
- Geaccepteerde internationale verzekeringen
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Locatie
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- Knowledge
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- Wait Time
- 4.7
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.0
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.9
- Value For Money
- 4.9
- Would Recommend Pct
- 98.0
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★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Geverifieerd Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
