Dr Paul Ng

Dr Paul Ng is an experienced consultant psychiatrist specializing in a wide range of mental health disciplines. Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin Chinese, he is able to effectively communicate with a diverse patient population. Dr Ng received his degree from the University of Melbourne and underwent advanced training in psychiatry at Eastern Health and St Vincent's Hospital in Melbourne.

Throughout his career, Dr Ng has worked in both public and private mental health sectors, gaining experience in acute in-patient care, community crisis support, long-term rehabilitation, long-term psychotherapy, and consultation-liaison psychiatric services to public and private hospitals.

Dr Ng takes a compassionate and holistic approach to patient care, collaborating with patients, their carers, and other healthcare providers to develop individualized management plans incorporating both pharmacological and psychological interventions. He is dedicated to providing long-term care to patients with complex needs, particularly those facing language or cultural barriers. Dr Ng has actively supported the ethnic Chinese community, offering them the necessary assistance and guidance.

Dr Ng's expertise in mental health has gained him recognition nationwide. He has been appointed as a medical advisor by the Chinese Cancer Society of Victoria and has presented on mental health topics in various seminars. Additionally, he has addressed mental health concerns among older individuals within the Mandarin community in a joint seminar organized by the Monash City Council and the Australian Chinese Medical Association of Victoria. Dr Ng has also been interviewed multiple times on the SBS Radio Cantonese program to raise awareness about mental illness within the community. Currently, he is collaborating with the Melbourne Clinic to develop a private mental health service specifically tailored to the needs of Chinese-speaking patients.

Dr Ng provides both in-patient and out-patient care at The Melbourne Clinic, catering to individuals aged 16 and above. His unique approach and expertise make him one of the top psychiatrists for mental health consultation in Melbourne.

In addition to his specialization in schizophrenia, Dr Ng has expertise in anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, general adult psychiatry, obsessive-compulsive disorder, postpartum disorder, psychotherapy, and schizophrenia. He offers a range of services, including opinion and report, professional supervision, shared care, and weekly psychotherapy.

Dr Ng's areas of interest also extend to psycho-oncology, providing psychiatric consultation to patients with chronic medical illnesses, as well as private in-patient care.

Patients within the age groups of 18-60 and 60+ can benefit from Dr Paul Ng's expertise. He welcomes individuals from various backgrounds, including doctors, psychiatrists or medical students, members of the LGBTQ+ community, non-English speakers, and those with physical disabilities.