Dr Richard Baker

Dr. Richard Baker is a distinguished psychiatrist practicing in the suburban area of Darlinghurst, Sydney. With over a decade of experience, he specializes in the assessment and treatment of a broad range of mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, ADHD, eating disorders, addiction, personality disorders, and psychotic disorders. Dr. Baker provides his expert services to children, adolescents, young adults, and their families.

Drawing from his subspecialty training in child and adolescent psychiatry and forensic psychiatry, Dr. Baker completed his medical specialist training at renowned institutions such as The Black Dog Institute, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, The Prince of Wales Hospital, and The Sydney Children's Hospital Network.

Currently, Dr. Baker serves as a Visiting Psychiatrist at the Ramsay Clinic Northside, where he delivers inpatient psychiatric services to individuals aged 14 and above. Additionally, he has outpatient rooms at St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Baker provides psychiatric assessments for children, adolescents, and adults involved in civil, criminal, and family court settings. His insight and expertise make him an invaluable asset in medicolegal reports.

Dr. Baker is deeply committed to the advancement of psychiatric knowledge and the education of future practitioners. As a Conjoint Lecturer with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of New South Wales, he actively engages in teaching and research. Furthermore, he plays a pivotal role in the supervision and training of junior medical officers as a Staff Specialist for Justice Health.

As the Deputy Medical Director at the Young Adult Mental Health Service (Uspace) at St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney, Dr. Baker holds a prominent position in the provision of specialized care for young adults. His extensive qualifications, training, and experience provide him with a comprehensive understanding of his field, allowing him to deliver exceptional services to his clients.

Dr. Richard Baker is certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Cert Child Adol Psych) and Forensic Psychiatry (Cert Forensic Psych). He offers psychiatric assessments and treatments for various age groups, including children aged 1-17 and young adults aged 16-24. His areas of expertise encompass a wide range of conditions, including ADHD, anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, eating disorders, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychosis, and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).

Apart from his clinical practice, Dr. Baker provides civil, criminal, and family court medicolegal services, further demonstrating his comprehensive understanding of mental health within various legal contexts.