Dr Neeraj Aggarwal

Dr Neeraj Aggarwal is a general adult psychiatrist practicing in Keilor East, Melbourne, Victoria. With over 16 years of experience in the field, he has established himself as a highly skilled practitioner specializing in the diagnosis and management of psychiatric conditions.

Dr Aggarwal obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Maharshi Dayanand University in India in 1997. He then went on to complete his MD in Psychiatry and received his Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists in 2011.

Throughout his career, Dr Aggarwal has worked in both public and private sectors, gaining valuable experience in a variety of clinical settings. He has held consultant positions in several mental health services across metropolitan and regional areas, including Latrobe hospital, Warrnambool Base hospital, Albany MHS, Armadale Health Services, Perth Mental health service, Bendigo, and Tasmania Mental Health Service. His expertise extends to crisis assessment and treatment teams, acute psychiatry, emergency departments, and community settings.

Currently, Dr Aggarwal is the Principal consultant psychiatrist for inpatient admissions at Essendon Private Clinic. He is also accredited to provide Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive technique used in the treatment of psychiatric conditions.

Dr Aggarwal's special interests lie in diagnostic assessments for a range of psychiatric conditions, including psychosis, mood disorders (such as depression, bipolar disorder, and schizoaffective disorder), OCD, panic disorder, and PTSD. He is particularly experienced in managing treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions and conducting psychotropic medications review in complex cases with comorbid medical conditions. He also has expertise in working with TAC and WorkCover cases, as well as patients with DAV.

As part of his comprehensive services, Dr Aggarwal offers opinion and report consultations (MBS item 291) and is a recognized Workcover provider. He also ensures accessibility to patients by offering after-hours appointments.

Dr Neeraj Aggarwal's vast experience, expertise, and dedication make him a trusted psychiatrist within the North-Western suburbs of Melbourne. His commitment to providing quality care and his ability to effectively communicate with non-English speaking individuals further contribute to his success in the field.