Dr. Kaustav Chakraborty, an eminent and astute Neuropsychiatrist from Kalyani specializes in the care of individuals afflicted with mental disorders attributable to diseases of the nervous system. He offers exceptional expertise in various kinds of neuropsychiatric disorders such as post stroke behavioural problems, neuropsychiatric complications of Parkinson’s Disease, dementias, neuropsychiatric sequelae of AIDS, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, depressive disorders, anxiety and phobic disorders, chronic somatic pain complaints and so forth. He possesses the training and expertise in handling cases of childhood psychiatric disorders like Autism, Mental Retardation, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD), Dyslexia etc. Over and above this, Dr. Chakraborty competently handles cases of sexual disorders and drug addiction that figure among some serious issues plaguing modern society.
An MBBS graduate from NRS Medical College and Hospital (Kolkata), Dr. Chakraborty carried on with his post-graduation in Psychiatry from PGIMER, Chandigarh which was finalized in the year 2008 followed by senior residency period of one and half years at the institute. During his post-graduation he had the privileged opportunity to work in NIMHANS, Bengaluru as a part of the curriculum. An ingenious student, Dr. Chakraborty excelled in academics. He was presented with a Bronze medal (i.e. second order of merit given by the university) in MD postgraduate final examination. He also is the recipient of Dr. Sarada Menon Gold Medal bestowed on him for his outstanding success in DNB examination in Psychiatry in the year 2010.
Dr. Chakraborty enjoys the Fellowship title of Japanese Society of Psychiatry and Neurology conferred on him in 2011 at the 107th Annual Meeting in Tokyo. He was awarded the prestigious Dr. R.B. Davis Oration Award by Indian Psychiatry Society, Eastern Zonal Branch in the year 2022. He holds a strong publication record in national and international journals.
Presently, Dr. Chakraborty serves at College of Medicine & JNM Hospital, Kalyani, Nadia in the capacity of Head and Professor of Department of Psychiatry. He is at the helm of the Drug De-addiction and Treatment Centre Clinic and Memory Clinic at the centre which function every Thursday and Friday respectively. Dr. Chakraborty’s name is synonymous with philanthropic activities. He is attached to various NGOs that extend therapeutic treatment and care to psychiatric and drug dependent patients. He renders invaluable service to an assisted living facility designed for people with Dementia. He conducts interactive sessions throughout the year by way of which he raises awareness among college students and general public on mental health and well-being issues. He is also at the forefront of free mental health check-up camps organized twice in a year that serve to screen patients and increase mass awareness regarding mental illnesses.
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