Deepak Verma
Deepak Verma (born 1982) is an Indian psychiatrist and healthcare entrepreneur based in New Delhi. He is the founder and Medical Director of Headspace Neuropsychiatry Clinics, a mental healthcare organization providing psychiatric and psychological services in Delhi. He has clinical experience in India and Australia across adult psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, addiction treatment, and consultation-liaison psychiatry.
Early Life and Education
Deepak Verma was born in India in 1982.
He completed his M.B.B.S. from Government Medical College, Amritsar. He later obtained an M.D. in Psychiatry from PGIMER and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi. He also holds ECFMG (USA) certification.
His academic qualifications include:
- M.B.B.S. – Government Medical College, Amritsar
- M.D. (Psychiatry) – PGIMER & Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi
- ECFMG Certification (USA)
Career
Early Clinical Experience
After completing his medical training, Deepak Verma worked in various medical institutions across India in different clinical roles. His early professional experience included positions in medicine, radiology, and medical education.
Between 2012 and 2013, he worked in radiology at Gujarat MRI Centre, Ahmedabad, and also served as a demonstrator in forensic medicine at Government Medical College, Chandigarh.
Psychiatry Residency
From 2013 to 2016, he completed his postgraduate residency in Psychiatry at PGIMER and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi.
During this period, he worked in outpatient, inpatient, and emergency psychiatry services while participating in academic and research activities.
In 2015, he completed specialized training at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, where he received exposure to rehabilitation psychiatry and child and adolescent mental health services.
Specialist Practice
Following completion of his residency, Deepak Verma served as:
- Junior Consultant Psychiatrist in Agra
- Senior Resident at G.B. Pant Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (GIPMER), New Delhi
His clinical work included management of a wide range of psychiatric and neuropsychiatric conditions while contributing to medical education and training.
International Experience
In 2018, Deepak Verma worked as a Senior Registrar in Psychiatry at North Western Mental Health, Sunshine Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
During this period, he was involved in community psychiatry, inpatient care, geriatric mental health services, and consultation-liaison psychiatry within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Headspace Neuropsychiatry Clinics
In October 2018, Deepak Verma founded Headspace Neuropsychiatry Clinics in New Delhi.
The organization was established with the objective of providing integrated psychiatric, psychological, and rehabilitation services through a multidisciplinary model of care.
The clinics provide services related to:
- General Psychiatry
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Addiction and De-addiction Services
- Psychological Assessment
- Psychotherapy and Counseling
- Community Mental Health Services
Under his leadership, the organization expanded from a single center to multiple locations across Delhi.
Corporate Hospital Experience
Alongside his private practice, Deepak Verma served as Consultant Psychiatrist at:
- Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj (2019–2021)
- Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh (2021–2023)
In these positions, he provided psychiatric consultation services in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Research and Publications
During his postgraduate training, Deepak Verma participated in clinical research related to schizophrenia, cognition, and suicide risk.
His research work was published in the journal Schizophrenia Research and focused on the relationship between suicide intent, executive functioning, and insight among patients with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders.
He also presented academic work at national conferences in the field of biological psychiatry.
Professional Memberships
- Member, Delhi Medical Council
- Member, Punjab Medical Council
- Member, Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS)
Clinical Interests
Deepak Verma's professional interests include:
- Community Mental Health
- Preventive Psychiatry
- Mental Health Awareness
- Patient Education
- Service Innovation in Mental Healthcare
- Long-Term Recovery Models
Headspace Neuropsychiatry Clinics
Headspace Neuropsychiatry Clinics is a mental healthcare organization established in New Delhi in 2018.
The organization operates centers at:
- Narela, Delhi
- Rohini, Delhi
- Paschim Vihar, Delhi
The clinics provide psychiatric consultation, psychotherapy, psychological assessment, crisis intervention, and rehabilitation-focused services.
Personal Life
Deepak Verma resides in New Delhi and continues to work in the fields of psychiatry, mental healthcare delivery, and healthcare entrepreneurship.
External Links
- Official Website: https://headspaceclinics.in
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