Dr Owais Sharif

Dr Owais Sharif is a Consultant Psychiatrist based in Blackburn, Melbourne, Victoria. With a diverse language proficiency including Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu, Dr Sharif is committed to providing comprehensive and accessible mental health care to individuals from various cultural backgrounds.

Having completed his psychiatry training in the United Kingdom, Dr Sharif has amassed invaluable experience as a consultant psychiatrist in the National Health Service. In 2018, he made the move to Australia and has since been an esteemed member of the medical community.

Dr Sharif's areas of clinical expertise encompass a wide range of mental health conditions, including ADHD, memory disorders, depression, anxiety, psychosis, personality disorders, addictions, and pain management. Additionally, he possesses extensive experience in providing medicolegal reports for courts and insurance companies, demonstrating his proficiency in this field.

Dr Owais Sharif holds an impressive array of qualifications, including a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Punjab Medical College in Pakistan. He also possesses a diploma in Psychological Medicine from Ireland, a Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychiatry from the United Kingdom, and is a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in the United Kingdom. These qualifications exemplify his commitment to ongoing professional development and ensuring the highest standard of care for his patients.

Dr Sharif is well-versed in using telehealth services, providing flexibility and accessibility to his patients. His dedication to mental health care extends to various age groups, including individuals aged 18-60, 60+, and 16-24.

Throughout his career, Dr Owais Sharif has displayed expertise in working with diverse patient populations, such as asylum seekers, refugees, and non-English speaking individuals. His expertise extends to a wide range of mental health conditions, including addiction, ADHD, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, dementia-related disorders, depression, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), neuropsychiatry, obsessive-compulsive disorders, pain management, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychosis, and schizophrenia.

In terms of services, Dr Sharif offers bulk-billing for selected patients, civil medicolegal evaluations, insurance opinions and reports, shared care arrangements, urgent assessments, and is a registered Workcover provider. He also provides after-hours appointments and is available to provide healthcare services to COVID-19 healthcare workers, with bulk-billing available.

Dr Owais Sharif's commitment to delivering high-quality, accessible, and comprehensive mental health care is evident in his extensive qualifications, experience, and dedication to ongoing professional development. With his exceptional skills and compassionate approach, Dr Sharif strives to make a positive difference in the lives of his patients.