Dr Smitha Bhaduri
Psychiatrist in Scarborough, WA
Dr Smitha Bhaduri is a psychiatrist in Scarborough, WA. You will need a referral from a GP or another doctor. It is one of 17 psychiatrists listed in Western Australia.
Contact and location
- Location Scarborough WA 6019
- Phone 08 6478 6840
- Website www.greymatterpsychiatry.com.au/
Who practises here
- Dr Smitha Bhaduri Psychiatrist
Areas of practice
Services listed
What a psychiatrist does
Psychiatrists are medical doctors specialising in mental health, so they can assess, diagnose and prescribe. Perinatal psychiatrists work with mental health in pregnancy and after birth, including decisions about medication while pregnant or breastfeeding.
Usually on referral, when medication is being considered or reviewed, when symptoms are severe, or where there is an existing diagnosis to manage through pregnancy. Deciding about medication in pregnancy is genuinely complex, and stopping something suddenly can carry more risk than continuing it.
Referrals, fees and Medicare
You will need a referral from a GP or another doctor.
Medicare rebates apply with a GP referral, and gaps vary widely between practitioners. Public perinatal and mother-baby services are free where available, though waiting times differ by state.
Common questions about Dr Smitha Bhaduri
Does Dr Smitha Bhaduri offer telehealth?
This listing does not tell us either way. Many practices added telehealth and kept it, so it is worth asking when you call.
Do I need a referral to see a psychiatrist in Western Australia?
You will need a referral from a GP or another doctor.
Is Dr Smitha Bhaduri taking new patients?
We do not hold appointment availability, and it changes week to week. Ringing 08 6478 6840 is the quickest way to find out.
What if Dr Smitha Bhaduri is not the right fit?
That is a completely reasonable thing to decide. We list 17 psychiatrists in Western Australia, so there are other options nearby.
Questions worth asking
- Do you work with pregnant and postnatal women regularly?
- What is the fee for the first appointment and for reviews?
- How do you weigh up medication while pregnant or breastfeeding?
- How quickly can I be seen if things get worse?
- Will you write to my GP and my maternity team?
Other psychiatrists nearby
- Dr Julia Feutrill, Claremont
- A/Prof Yulia Furlong, Booragoon
- Dr Willem Van Wyk, Subiaco
- Dr Tahir Babur, Como
- A/Prof Davinder Hans, Nedlands
- Dr Tanya Devadason, Nedlands