Consultant Psychiatrist Archives

Dr Maryam Nesvaderani

Posted on September 18, 2026September 18, 2026 by psych2u

Dr Maryam Nesvaderani

NSW

FRANZCP, PhD, MBBS, BSc

Pronouns- She/Her

Dr Maryam Nesvaderani is a consultant psychiatrist with fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. She brings a strong scientific background to her clinical work, having completed a PhD in medicine and published research in leading medical journals. Dr Nesvaderani has a special interest in neurodiversity-affirming care, focusing on strengths and accepting difference. She has a thorough, evidence-based approach and takes the time to understand each person’s individual history before developing a tailored treatment plan.

Her areas of interest include:

PTSD
Forensic Psychiatry
Mood disorders
Anxiety disorders
Personality disorders
Psychotic disorders

Dr Nesvaderani sees adults aged 18 to 65 years for:

PTSD
Post-partum mental health conditions
Mood disorders
Forensic Psychiatry
Anxiety disorders
Personality disorders
Psychotic disorders

Dr Nesvaderani does not see:

Children or adolescents under 18 years of age

Dr Ranganath Rattehalli

Posted on September 10, 2026September 10, 2026 by psych2u

Dr Ranganath “Rang” Rattehalli

QLD

DPM, FRANZCP, MBBS, MMedSc

Pronouns- He/Him

Dr Ranganath “Rang” Rattehalli is a Consultant Psychiatrist with more than 20 years’ experience working in Australia and the United Kingdom. After completing his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at Bangalore University in India in 2000, he undertook psychiatry training in the United Kingdom before moving to Australia. Dr Rattehalli has expertise in treating resistant psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, OCD, adjustment disorders and PTSD, using a combination of psychological approaches and medication. His work in these areas has been well recognised in the Brisbane region. Dr Rattehalli has a strong interest in research and teaching and has held an honorary Associate Professor position at Griffith University School of Medicine. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and a Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in London. He is accredited in Queensland, New South Wales and Tasmania to assess permanent impairment arising from psychiatric disorders and is able to provide medico-legal reports for solicitors, insurers, government bodies and courts.

His areas of interest include:

Mood disorders
Anxiety disorders
PTSD

Dr Rattehalli sees adults aged 18 to 65 years for:

Mood and anxiety disorders, including PTSD

Dr Rattehalli does not see:

Patients under 18

Dr Van Truong

Posted on September 10, 2026September 10, 2026 by psych2u

Dr Van Truong

VIC

RANZCP, FRANZCP, MBBS

Pronouns- She/Her

Dr Truong is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Fellow of the RANZCP, with a Certificate of Advanced Training in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry. She has worked across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria in inpatient, community, emergency and general hospital settings. Dr Truong joined PSYCH2U in 2024 and currently works in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry alongside her telehealth practice.

Her areas of interest include:

Comprehensive psychiatric assessment and diagnostic clarification, including Medicare Item 291 assessments
Anxiety disorders
Mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder
Trauma and stress-related disorders
Adjustment disorders
Psychopharmacology and medication review
Comprehensive formulation and treatment planning

Dr Truong sees adults aged 18 years and over for:

Mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder
Trauma- and stress-related disorders
Adjustment disorders
Patients requiring comprehensive psychiatric assessment and diagnostic clarification, primarily under Medicare Item 291
Patients requiring individualised treatment recommendations and medication review

Dr Truong does not see:

Patients under 18
ADHD or autism assessments
Personality disorders
Eating disorders
Primary substance use disorders
Dementia or cognitive assessments
Medico-legal or forensic assessments
Acute mental health crises or high-risk presentations requiring urgent or hospital assessment

Dr Vivek Phutane

Posted on September 10, 2026September 10, 2026 by psych2u

Dr Vivek Phutane

VIC

FRANZCP, MBBS, MD, Cert Adv Tr Psychiatry of Old Age

Pronouns- He/Him

Dr Vivek Phutane is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP), with 16 years of experience working as a psychiatrist. He has completed Advanced Training in Psychiatry of Old Age through the RANZCP and has extensive experience in the assessment and management of adult and older adult mental health conditions. Dr Phutane joined PSYCH2U/GP2U in September 2025 and provides psychiatric assessment and management through telepsychiatry. He currently works as a Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Director of the Adult and Older Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Service at Goulburn Valley Health, where he is also Director of ECT Services. He has worked across inpatient, community, older persons’ mental health, psychogeriatric and telepsychiatry settings, and has also worked as a locum psychiatrist with Albury Wodonga Health. Prior to coming to Australia, Dr Phutane completed his psychiatry training at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, India, and subsequently worked for three years as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

His areas of interest include:

General adult psychiatry
Mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder
Anxiety disorders
Psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder
Treatment-resistant and complex psychiatric conditions
Borderline Personality Disorder
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Older adult psychiatry
Behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia
Psychopharmacology and complex medication management
Comprehensive psychiatric assessment and diagnostic clarification
Mental health conditions occurring alongside complex medical comorbidities

Dr Phutane sees adults aged 18 years and over for:

Anxiety disorders, including generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder and PTSD
Depression and other mood disorders, including bipolar disorder
Personality disorders, including borderline personality disorder
Psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder
Complex and treatment-resistant psychiatric presentations
Older adults, including those with mental health conditions alongside cognitive impairment, dementia and complex medical comorbidities
Comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnostic clarification, and complex medication review and optimisation

Dr Phutane does not see:

Patients under 18 years
ADHD assessments
WorkCover assessments (not generally undertaken)
Medico-legal assessments and reports (not generally undertaken)
Presentations where intellectual disability is the primary concern
Presentations requiring significant specialist addiction management
Acute psychiatric emergencies or immediate risk of harm – refer to local emergency or crisis mental health service

Dr Omolola Oboro

Posted on September 8, 2026September 10, 2026 by psych2u

Dr Omolola “Lola” Oboro

FRANZCP, FWACP, MBBS, MSc CAMHS

Pronouns- She/Her

Dr Omolola “Lola” Oboro obtained her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in 2007, Fellowship of the West African College of Physicians in Psychiatry in 2015, and a Master of Science in Child and Adolescent Mental Health from University College London. Dr Oboro is a Commonwealth Scholar with extensive experience across diverse psychiatric settings in Australia and overseas. She has more than five years’ experience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in Australia and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. Dr Oboro has worked across acute inpatient units, community teams and consultation-liaison services, providing assessment and management for a wide range of mental health conditions.

Her areas of interest include:

Mood and anxiety disorders
Psychosis
Trauma-related disorders
ADHD

Dr Oboro sees patients aged 5 to 55 years for:

Mood and anxiety disorders
Psychosis
Trauma-related disorders
ADHD

Dr Oboro does not see:

Learning disorders
Autism
Drug dependence

Prof. Derrick Silove

Posted on September 8, 2026September 10, 2026 by psych2u

Prof. Derrick Silove

NSW

FRANZCP, MB ChB (Hons I), MD

Pronouns- He/Him

Prof. Derrick Silove has been a qualified psychiatrist for over 40 years and has worked with PSYCH2U/GP2U for approximately six years. He was previously Scientia Professor of Psychiatry at the University of New South Wales and is currently an Emeritus Professor. Dr Silove has worked across hospital, community, public sector and private practice settings in Sydney. He has also undertaken major research and development projects both within Australia and internationally. Dr Silove has been awarded several large-scale research and development grants, including funding through the NHMRC, and was awarded Membership of the Order of Australia (AM) in recognition of his significant contributions to psychiatry.

His areas of interest include:

Anxiety disorders
Stress-related conditions
Trauma-related presentations
Depression
Bipolar disorder

Dr Silove sees adult patients aged 17 to 75 years for:

Anxiety, stress-related disorders and traumatic stress
Depression and bipolar disorder

Dr Silove does not see:

ADHD
Alcohol or drug dependence as a primary presentation
Personality disorders
Dementia or related disorders
Patients requiring urgent crisis care, including acute suicidality

Dr Richard Adebayo

Posted on September 8, 2026September 10, 2026 by psych2u

Dr Richard Adebayo

FRANZCP, FWACP, M.Sc (Clin. Psychol), PGD, MBBS, MBchB

Pronouns- He/Him

Dr Richard Adebayo is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Psychologist with more than 20 years’ experience working across multicultural mental health settings. Dr Adebayo has experience supporting patients with a broad range of psychiatric presentations and brings a combined understanding of psychiatry and psychology to his clinical work. His background allows him to consider both medical and psychological factors when assessing and supporting patients.

His areas of interest include:

General adult psychiatry
Older adult psychiatry
Transcultural and social psychiatry
Mood disorders
Schizophrenia
ECT
Psychotherapy
Psychopharmacology

Dr Adebayo sees adults aged 18 to 65 years, treating:

Mood disorders, including anxiety, adjustment disorder and depression
Stress-related disorders, including PTSD
Schizophrenia
Neurodegenerative disorders such as dementia

Dr Adebayo does not see:

Autism
Alcohol and substance use disorders
Eating disorders
ADHD

Dr Bolanle Lotsu

Posted on August 24, 2026September 10, 2026 by psych2u

Dr Bolanle “Bola” Lotsu

MBBS, FMCPsych, FRANZCP, FWACP, MBChB, MRCPsych

Pronouns- She/Her

Dr Bolanle “Bola” Lotsu is a psychiatrist with more than 20 years of international clinical experience across West Africa, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. She is known for her collaborative and empathic approach and brings a culturally sensitive, globally informed perspective to mental healthcare. Dr Lotsu has worked across community, inpatient and telehealth mental health services, providing assessment and treatment for a wide range of adult mental health conditions.

Her areas of interest include:

General adult psychiatry
ADHD
Anxiety
Depression
Addiction and substance use
Borderline personality disorder
Mood disorders
OCD
Perinatal mental health
Psychosis
PTSD
Schizophrenia

Dr Lotsu sees adults aged 16 to 65 years, including:

Mother and baby / perinatal presentations

Dr Lotsu does not see:

ASD
Gender dysphoria or transgender health-related assessments
Work Cover
Early Release of Superannuation
Court reports
Driving assessments
Firearms reports
Additional forms or continuation of care matters

Dr Adem Can

Posted on July 26, 2024September 10, 2026 by psych2u

Dr Adem Can

QLD

AMC, FRANZCP, IFAPA, MD, PhD

Pronouns- He/Him

Dr Adem Can is a Consultant Psychiatrist with experience working across telehealth and private mental health settings, including PSYCH2U, DOCTO and Thompson Brain & Mind Healthcare. He has a patient-centred approach and uses a biopsychosocial model when assessing and supporting patients.

His areas of interest include:

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) – his primary area of interest for PSYCH2U bookings

Dr Can sees patients aged 18 years to 65 for:

ADHD assessment and management
Mood and anxiety presentations, only where secondary or stable

Dr Can does not see:

ASD, schizophrenia or other primary psychiatric presentations, unless pre-approved

Dr Charles Estibeiro

Posted on July 26, 2024September 10, 2026 by psych2u

Dr Ajoy “Charles” Estibeiro

NSW

FRANZCP, MD (Psychiatry), DPM, MBBS

Pronouns- He/Him

Dr Ajoy “Charles” Estibeiro is a senior consultant psychiatrist with more than 32 years of specialist experience in adult psychiatry. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and has extensive experience across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, community, consultation-liaison and telepsychiatry settings. His career has included senior clinical roles in both Australia and India, as well as experience in clinical leadership, medical education, supervision and research. Dr Estibeiro has also established specialist services supporting Indigenous patients and people with intellectual disability.

His areas of interest include:

ADHD
PTSD

Dr Estibeiro sees patients aged 18 to 60 years, treating:

Psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and management, including for patients with intellectual disability

Dr Estibeiro does not see:

Patients under 18 or over 60
Patients seeking psychiatric input related to gender transition
Eating disorders
Clients currently using illicit substances
Patients who are acutely suicidal

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Dr Maryam Nesvaderani

Dr Ranganath Rattehalli

Dr Van Truong

Dr Vivek Phutane

Dr Omolola Oboro

Prof. Derrick Silove

Dr Richard Adebayo

Dr Bolanle Lotsu

Dr Adem Can

Dr Charles Estibeiro

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