Dr Meileen Tan

Dr Meileen Tan is a Psychiatrist practicing in Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria. She received her medical degree (MBBS) from Melbourne University in 1990 and has since pursued postgraduate training through Monash University. With over three decades of experience in the field, Dr Tan is a highly experienced mental health professional.

Throughout her career, Dr Tan has worked in various public mental health services, gaining expertise in a diverse range of areas. Her experience includes acute inpatient, chronic rehabilitation, crisis team, and community mental health settings. Dr Tan has specialized in treating mood disorders, eating disorders, and mother-baby units. She also has experience in child and adolescent services, forensic services, veterans psychiatry, drug and alcohol, and psychogeriatric settings.

Dr Tan is currently associated with The Melbourne Clinic, where she provides comprehensive psychiatric care to patients. Her extensive experience and knowledge in the mental health field make her an ideal choice for individuals seeking professional help. Patients can trust in Dr Tan's clinical skill, compassionate care, and dedication to helping them overcome mental health challenges.

Dr Tan's expertise covers a wide range of mental health conditions, including addiction, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, cognitive behavioural therapy, dementia-related disorders, depression, dialectical behaviour therapy, eating disorders, functional neurological disorder, motivational interviewing, obsessive-compulsive disorders, pain management, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, problem gambling, psychodynamic psychotherapy, psychosis, schizophrenia, supportive psychotherapy, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).

In addition to her clinical work, Dr Tan offers various services such as bulk-billing for medical students, civil and family court medicolegal services, insurance opinions/reports, professional supervision, shared care, weekly psychotherapy, and workcover provider services.

Dr Tan is fluent in English and is also proficient in Chinese (Mandarin and Simplified), Malay, and Vietnamese. This multilingual ability allows her to effectively communicate with patients from different cultural backgrounds.

Patients seeking personalized care for mental health concerns can rely on Dr Meileen Tan's expertise, clinical skill, and compassionate approach. Her dedication to helping individuals of all age groups and backgrounds has solidified her reputation as one of the top mental health professionals in the field.