Dr Yichao Liang

Dr Yichao Liang, a certified adult consultant psychiatrist, specializes in mood, anxiety, and psychotic disorders. With over a decade of medical experience, he has developed his skills in managing addiction problems, ADHD, and eating disorders. Dr Liang adopts a patient-centered culturally sensitive approach, empowering patients and their caregivers. This holistic approach to mental health assessment and management has led to significant improvements in his patients' conditions.

Dr Liang offers both inpatient and outpatient consultations, working closely with patients, families, GPs, psychologists, and other health professionals to achieve optimal recovery outcomes. He obtained his medical degree in 2002 and gained experience as a medical officer in general medicine and surgery units before pursuing his passion for psychiatry. He joined the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) and underwent rigorous training in general and addiction psychiatry. Dr Liang has collaborated with the Western Sydney LHD and Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN), where he currently serves as a consultant psychiatrist for drug and alcohol disorders in prisons.

Recognized for his expertise, Dr Liang has been appointed a conjunct lecturer at the Westmead Medical School at the University of Sydney since 2014. He is dedicated to providing the best possible mental health care to his patients.

Dr Liang holds a Certificate of Addiction Psychiatry, Master of Psychiatric Medicine, and Master of General Surgery. He has experience with various age groups, including mother and baby, 1-17, 18-60, 60+, and 16-24. He is familiar with working with diverse populations, such as gay and lesbian individuals, military and veterans, non-English speaking patients, those with physical disabilities, and families.

His areas of expertise include addiction, ADHD, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, cognitive behavioral therapy, depression, eating disorders, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), group therapy, marital issues, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, obsessive-compulsive disorders, problem gambling, prolonged grief, psychodynamic psychotherapy, psychosis, psychotherapy, schizophrenia, and supportive psychotherapy.

Additionally, Dr Liang offers services such as opinion and report (MBS item 291), weekly psychotherapy, and is a Workcover provider.

In summary, Dr Yichao Liang is a highly skilled general adult consultant psychiatrist with extensive experience in assessing and treating mood, anxiety, and psychotic disorders. He possesses special training and qualifications in managing addiction problems, ADHD, and eating disorders. Using a patient-centered approach that is culturally sensitive and holistic, Dr Liang provides comprehensive assessments and management of mental health disorders. He collaborates closely with patients, their families and carers, as well as other healthcare professionals, to achieve the best possible recovery outcomes for his patients. Dr Liang is affiliated with Ramsay Clinic Wentworthville where he provides inpatient services.