Dr Babu Nayar

Dr Babu Nayar is a highly accomplished Senior Consultant Psychiatrist currently based at the Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust and a Director at Tranquil TMS in Cheadle. With an impressive 20 years of experience in the field of mental health, Dr Nayar specialises in General Adult Psychiatry, Old Age Psychiatry and Rehabilitation Psychiatry. He completed his medical degree at the University of Kerala in 1996 before moving to the UK. Dr Nayar became a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in 2002 and holds a Diploma in Psychological Medicine recognised by the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland. He also serves as an Examiner for the MRCPsych Examinations and is an Associate of the General Medical Council. He contributes his expertise as an Examiner for the Professional and Linguistics Board (PLAB) Examinations. Dr Nayar has a profound interest in exploring novel treatments across various areas of psychiatry. His passion extends to conditions such as depression, anxiety, dementia and other neurological disorders that significantly impact mental health. By staying up to date with the latest advancements in the field, Dr Nayar demonstrates his commitment to offering his patients the most effective and innovative treatment options available. As a Director at Tranquil TMS, Dr Nayar sees patients above the age of 16 years with a range of mental health conditions. He brings his extensive experience and expertise to the forefront. Tranquil TMS, under his guidance, is committed to providing cutting-edge treatments for mental health conditions, utilising innovative therapies such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). Dr Nayar's involvement in the clinic ensures that patients receive the highest quality of care, tailored to their specific needs.

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

1. 2009–2015
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universidad de Navarra

2. 2015–2019
   Residency · Psychiatry

   Universidad Complutense de Madrid

3. 2019–2020
   Fellowship · Subspecialty training

   Mayo Clinic, US

1. 2019-09–2020-08
   Junior consultant

   Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

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Selected publications

1. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes

   Dr Babu Nayar, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2025

   DOI: 10.9369/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 149

2. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Dr Babu Nayar, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2024

   DOI: 10.9507/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 183

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