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Dr Meenawattie Rajkumar

Psychiatry

Registered Number - F-3473

Georgetown , Georgetown

Experience - 12 Years

Languages - English, Spanish

Consultation Fees

GY$ 9500.00

Profile Description

Dr. Meenawattie Rajkumar M.D. is a seasoned psychiatrist with over twelve years of experience in hospital and clinical mental health settings. She specializes in evaluating and treating psychiatric disorders, offering services such as medical evaluations, psychopharmacology, and psychotherapy. With a sub-specialization in forensic psychiatry, criminology, and victimology, Dr. Rajkumar is often called upon as an expert witness in psychiatric-legal cases. She also provides care to prisoners across Guyana's prisons, employing a holistic approach that combines medication management with active listening and counseling.

Specialisations

Psychiatry

Education

1998: Abrams Zuil Secondary – 8 subjects Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) 1999: Anna Regina Secondary – 4 subjects Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) 2000: Dr Cheddi Jagan Dental School – Diploma in Dental Health Science. 2013: Latin American Medical School, Cuba –Doctor of Medicine (MD) 2013: Medical Internship Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation 2013: ALARM - (modified Obstetrics Care Training) 2013: BLS - (Basic Life Support) 2013: Postgraduate certificate in Management of HIV patients. Havana Cuba 2020: Specialist Degree in Adult Psychiatry, Summa cum Laude, Havana, Cuba 2020-2021: Postgraduate Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship, Institute of Legal Medicine, Havana, Cuba 2022-2023: Masters Certificate in Hospital Administration. Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto Canada. 2022-2023: Post Graduate Diploma, Criminology and Victimology, Sherlock Institute of Forensic Science, India

Qualifications

Memberships

• International Association for suicide Prevention. (IASP). • Cuban Psychiatric Association. • Member of Guyana Prison Sentencing Management Board. • National Representative GUYANA -International Association for suicide Prevention. (IASP). • MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE • 2016- Director (Ag) Mental Health Unit. Ministry of Public health, Guyana. • 2022 to present: Medical Superintendent, National Psychiatric Hospital, Fort Canjie Berbice Guyana.

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FAQ’s

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Certainly! Many psychiatrists are trained in providing therapy or counseling services alongside medication management. They can offer evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), or psychodynamic therapy to address your specific mental health needs. The psychiatrist will determine the most appropriate approach based on your condition.

Absolutely! Medicas supports follow-up sessions and ongoing care with psychiatrists. They can provide regular check-ins, monitor your progress, adjust medication dosages if needed, provide therapy sessions, and ensure that you are receiving appropriate care for your mental health needs through virtual consultations.

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