Dr Astha Tomar

Dr Astha Tomar is a skilled Consultant Psychiatrist with extensive experience in various mental health domains. She currently practices at The Melbourne Clinic in Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria. Dr Tomar obtained her medical degree from The University of Delhi, India, in 1996 and has been a Fellow of The Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry (RANZCP) for over a decade.

Throughout her career, Dr Tomar has worked in diverse areas of psychiatry, including acute inpatient, CAT (Crisis Assessment and Treatment), community, rehabilitation, early psychosis, forensics, and dual diagnosis (Intellectual Disability). Her professional interests lie in Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Early Psychosis and Schizophrenia, PTSD, Perinatal Psychiatry, and Women's Mental Health Issues.

Dr Tomar's dedication to patient care is evident in her proficiency in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu. This allows her to effectively communicate with patients from different linguistic backgrounds, enhancing their treatment experience. She has significant experience in providing treatment to non-English speaking patients through interpreters.

Dr Tomar is well-equipped to support a diverse range of individuals, including asylum seekers and refugees, doctors, psychiatrists or medical students, gender diverse individuals, military veterans, non-English speaking patients, and families. Her expertise extends to anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, complex trauma, depression, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychosis, psychotherapy, and supportive psychotherapy.

Additionally, Dr Tomar recognizes the importance of supporting COVID-19 healthcare workers and offers bulk-billing services to this specific group.

With her extensive knowledge, experience, and empathetic approach, Dr Astha Tomar is an invaluable resource for those seeking outstanding psychiatric care.