MBBS, MD, FRANZCP, Cert. Psychotherapy Psych.
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr Duraiswamy is a Consultant Psychiatrist working at Monash Health, Delmont Private Hospital, Mother Baby Unit of Mitcham Private Hospital, Melbourne Pain Group. Dr Ganesan Duraiswamy is a dedicated psychiatrist with over 14 years of professional experience. Dr Duraiswamy holds public appointment with Monash Health where he is one of the senior VMOs training psychiatry registrars, medical and nursing students.
Dr Duraiswamy believes in a holistic approach focusing not only on symptom reduction but improving the quality of life of his clients along with functional recovery. Dr Duraiswamy believes in patient centred approach with emphasis on psychological and social factors. He has advanced training certificate in psychodynamic psychotherapy. He also incorporates Yoga and meditation where appropriate.
He is keen on research and has published the most cited research on Yoga and Schizophrenia. He has also presented in many international conferences. Dr Duraiswamy works collaboratively with GPs and also offers 291 assessments.
In addition to general adult psychiatry his areas of interest are:
- Postpartum and Perinatal Issues. Has admitting rights to a Mother Baby Unit.
- Chronic Mood disorders.
- Chronic Pain.
- Early Psychosis and Bipolar.
- Psychotherapy.
- PTSD and trauma.
- Adult ADHD.
Qualifications
- MBBS.
- MD.
- FRANZCP.
- Cert. Psychotherapy Psych.
Positions
- Monash Health.
- Delmont Private Hospital.
- Mitcham Private Hospital.
- Melbourne Pain Group.
- Snr Lecturer - Monash University.