Dr Harry Bhat

Dr Harry Bhat is a psychiatrist based in Hope Island, Gold Coast, Queensland. He obtained his medical degree (MBBS) and completed his specialist and advanced training in adult psychiatry in the United Kingdom (UK) with the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Dr Bhat worked as a consultant psychiatrist in the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK before relocating to the Gold Coast in 2015. Currently, he works as a consultant psychiatrist at Gold Coast University Hospital.

With extensive expertise in the treatment of adults with mood, psychotic, anxiety, and stress-related disorders, Dr Bhat is particularly interested in and experienced with the assessment and treatment of adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). He is dedicated to assisting patients with ADHD in achieving their personal and employment goals.

Dr Bhat adopts a compassion-focused approach, instilling hope in his patients and their families throughout their journey toward well-being. He focuses on helping his patients regain their inner strength to function optimally in all aspects of life. Dr Bhat also values collaborative work with General Practitioners.

Specializing in various areas, including mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders such as OCD and phobias, psychosis including schizophrenia and drug-related psychosis, PTSD, and ADHD, Dr Bhat also performs work cover assessments and is skilled in managing dual diagnoses, wherein mental health disorders coexist with substance misuse.

Dr Bhat's qualifications include an MRCPsych from the UK and certification as an adult psychiatrist. His services encompass opinion and report, shared care, urgent assessments, workcover provision, and after-hours appointments. Dr Bhat's experiences extend to working with doctors, psychiatrists or medical students, military personnel and veterans, as well as families.

In summary, Dr Harry Bhat is a highly qualified psychiatrist with a wealth of experience and expertise in his field. Through a compassion-focused approach, he empowers his patients and their families, helping them regain their inner strength and achieve optimal functioning in all areas of life.