Dr Sabina Rao
Reg. No.: MCI 53325
MD Psychiatry
23 years of experience
Dr. Sabina Rao is renowned for her exceptional qualifications and expertise in mental health. Dr. Rao has an MBBS degree from Bangalore Medical college, completed her Psychiatry training from Duke University ,USA, is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She has 23 years of experience, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to her profession. After returning to India in 2011, she practiced at NIMHANS for 3 years and moved into private practice in late 2015. During these years, she has actively advocated for mental health through several talks at organizations such as Accenture, Harman, Capgemini, and Infosys, among others.
In addition to her clinical and advocacy work, she collaborated with the Indian Institute of Science (2022–2025) to establish a fully functional mental health clinic, including onboarding social workers, therapists, and psychiatrists.
Further strengthening her expertise, Dr. Sabina Rao has stayed upto date with the latest developments in the field of psychiatry to enhance her knowledge and skills. Her expertise spans a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders. Her contributions to the field of psychiatry and her commitment to improving mental health outcomes have earned her recognition from professional organisations, colleagues, and patients alike.
She holds a keen interest in mental health awareness programs and has recently begun focusing on the mental well-being of women in the pre-, peri-, and post-menopausal stages. These accomplishments reflect her exceptional skills, compassionate patient care, and unwavering dedication to her field.
Concerns I can help with
anxietyfearrestlessnessfeeling breathlessfeeling hopeless helplessstresssleep difficultiesdizzypalpitationsscaredworthlessno appetitenot hungryaddictiondepressionfeeling lowsadnessemptinessfocus issuesnumbhearing thingsseeing thingsforgetting things
I offer psychiatry for
Anxiety disorders
Addiction
Overthinking
OCD
Schizophrenia
LGBTQIA+ Concerns
Eating disorders
Languages I speak
English
Hindi
Kannada
I can help you with
womens mental health
bipolar disorder
My Affiliations
Consultant Psychiatrist at Sakra World Hospital from Oct 2015 to Sep 2017
Psychiatrist and Consultant at Kite Health Clinic, Bengaluru from Oct 2015 to Sep 2017
Psychiatrist at NIMHANS, Bengaluru from Aug 2012 to Sep 2015
Senior Consultant Psychiatrist at Amaha Mental Health from Jan 2026 to present
FAQs
Why did you choose to become a psychiatrist?
Even before joining medical college I had an interest in mental health. I read a a few books on mental health and it intrigued me more. I planned to be a doctor from my teen years and psychiatry seemed an obvious choice.
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For those in need of more intensive care and daily support, our Mental Health Hospital is now open in Bangalore.
If you or someone you know is experiencing at-risk behaviors or safety concerns, or any other life-threatening extreme-case issues or critical mental health situation, contact a helpline or go to the nearest hospital or extreme-case support room. Having a close family member or friend with you for support can be invaluable during this time.
For extreme-case mental health support, please call the national Tele MANAS helpline at 1-800-891-4416.
If you or someone you know is experiencing at-risk behaviors or safety concerns, or any other life-threatening extreme-case issues or critical mental health situation, contact a helpline or go to the nearest hospital or extreme-case support room. Having a close family member or friend with you for support can be invaluable during this time.
For extreme-case mental health support, please call the national Tele MANAS helpline at 1-800-891-4416.