Dr Graham Pasternak BSc (Canada), MSc (Canada), MBBS, FRANZCP is a consultant psychiatrist with a special interest in early interventions and general adult psychiatry presentations including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, ADHD and PTSD. He has access to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for treatment resistant depression.
Dr Pasternak completed a Bachelor of Science (Biology) and Master of Science (Psychology) at the University of Lethbridge, Canada. He went on to complete his postgraduate medical training at the University of Queensland and later his psychiatric training in Mackay and the Sunshine Coast.
Originating from a small town in Canada, Dr. Pasternak is keen to provide empathetic care that appreciates the unique experiences of those living in regional Queensland. His goal is to provide care that is patient friendly and empowers individuals to take a principal role in their own recovery.
Dr Raj Dangi is an accomplished General Adult Psychiatrist, whose career spans over two decades. Currently practicing at a prestigious public hospital in Melbourne, he possesses extensive experience of working in India and the UK, in both out-patients & in-patient settings. This wealth of experience uniquely equips him to provide expert care to individuals from a wide spectrum of socio-cultural backgrounds and ethnicities.
Dr Dangi’s impressive list of qualifications include: MBBS, DPM, Masters in Hospital Management (MHA), MRCPsych (UK), CCT (with sub-specialisation in Addiction Psychiatry), PG Certificate in Medical Leadership (PG Cert ML), PG Certificate in Medical Education (PG Cert ME) and the Fellowship of the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP).
He is on the specialist register of GMC, UK and the AHPRA, Australia. He holds accreditation as a supervisor for psychiatry trainees and for ECT administration. He was awarded Clinical Excellence Award in 2017 for his outstanding contribution to quality improvement.
Dr Dangi has undertaken numerous research projects. He wrote a masters thesis on ‘Hospital Bed Utilisation’ and he was one of the lead investigators on ‘fMRI study of structural abnormalities in schizophrenia’ conducted at Nottingham university, UK. His work has been published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Dr Dangi remains actively involved in teaching medical students and supervising the psychiatric trainees. He has authored numerous expert reports and has acted as an expert witness in a number of civil and criminal cases.
Dr Dangi’s clinical expertise encompasses a wide spectrum of clinical conditions, with a particular focus on psychotic disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, delusional disorder, affective psychosis/bipolar disorder, mania, psychotic depression), depression, perinatal conditions, anxiety disorders (such as generalised anxiety disorder, adjustment disorder, PTSD, panic disorder, phobias, OCD, somatisation), and personality disorders of different types. He is particularly experienced in managing mood disorders, drugs & alcohol, ADHD, and adolescent mental health issues.
Dedicated to delivering comprehensive psychiatric care tailored to individuals aged 18 to 64, Dr Dangi’s multilingual proficiency in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu uniquely positions him to connect with and serve patients from the Indian subcontinent. His practice adheres to a recovery-focused, holistic model of care, blending medication, psychological interventions, and social support to ensure that each patient receives evidence-based, personalized care in alignment with their unique needs and backgrounds.
Dr Dangi is a pleasant, polite and compassionate clinician, who is well renowned in his field. His unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality, safe, and effective care to his patients makes him a much sought after psychiatrist.
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