Clinical Departments
Psychiatry
Head of the Department Details:

Dr. Arpit Jani
Designation: Assoc. Professor & Head
Degree: MBBS, MD (PSYCHIATRY)
Official Email Id: dr.arpit.ngh@nootanmedical.edu.in
The Department of Psychiatry at Nootan Medical College and Research Centre is a leading provider of comprehensive mental health services, dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care, advancing innovative research, and fostering a supportive learning environment. Our Department with experienced team of Psychiatrists provides various services through Outpatient Department, Indoor Patient Care, Intensive Patient Care, Emergency Care, Referral services for other medical specialties through consultation liaison. We are also having counseling psychologist who provide psychotherapeutic care. We are well equipped with EEG, ECT, and Multi-behavior therapy machine.
Our Mission:
We strive to promote mental health and well-being through:
- Evidence-based treatment: Providing compassionate, individualized care that integrates the latest research and clinical best practices.
- Cutting-edge research: Conducting innovative studies to advance our understanding of mental health and develop effective interventions.
- Education and training: Offering exceptional educational programs for medical students, residents, and mental health professionals.
Our Vision:
To be a national leader in psychiatry recognized for:
- Excellence in patient care: Delivering compassionate, effective treatment that prioritizes patient-centered care.
- Innovative research: Driving discovery and advancing the field of psychiatry through groundbreaking research.
- Educational excellence: Providing world-class training and education for the next generation of mental health professionals.
Our Values:
- Compassion: Providing empathetic, patient-centered care.
- Innovation: Embracing cutting-edge research and clinical practices.
- Collaboration: Fostering a supportive, interdisciplinary environment.
- Diversity and inclusion: Promoting cultural sensitivity and inclusivity in all aspects of our work.
Psychiatry

Name: Dr. Arpit M. Jani
Education Qualification: MD (Psychiatry)
Designation: Associate Professor
Registration Number (UG): G-27802
Registration Number (PG): G-51587

Name: Dr. Karan Shah
Education Qualification: MD (Psychiatry)
Designation: Assistant Professor
Registration Number (UG): G-55057
Registration Number (PG): G-32928

Name: Patel Niravkumar Jagdishbhai
Education Qualification: MD (Psychiatry)
Designation: Senior Resident
Registration Number (UG): G-61935
Registration Number (PG): G-33592
Psychiatry
Publications:
Dr. Arpit Jani
- Covid 19 outbreak: Impact on Psychological wellbeing of the healthcare workers of a designated covid 19 hospital. J Mental Health Hum Behav 2021; 26:20-7.
- Caregiver burden and Psychiatric morbidity among caregivers of children with thalessemia major: A cross sectional study. Annals of Indian Psychiatry 2021; 5:43-9
- Assessment of Antenatal Depression and its associated risk factors in pregnant women: A tertiary care hospital study. International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 2023; 15(8):74-78
- Prevalence and patterns of sexual dysfunction in male patients suffering from major depressive disorder attending psychiatry outpatient department. Journal of Psychosexual health SSH – 1221946 – 2024
- Navigating Digital Horizons: A Comprehensive Study on Internet, Social Media Use, and Gaming Patterns among Medical Students in Gujarat, India. International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 2024;16(10);472-478
Dr. Karan Shah
- A Study of Suicidal Ideation and Suicidal Attempt in patients with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Delhi Psychiatry Journal 2019;22(2); 288-295
- Navigating Digital Horizons: A Comprehensive Study on Internet, Social Media Use, and Gaming Patterns among Medical Students in Gujarat, India. International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 2024;16(10);472-478
Dr. Nirav Patel
- A study of mental health status in relatives of Covid-19 inpatients in a tertiary care hospital. J Mental Health Hum Behav 2021; 26: 49-53