Rakesh Kumar Sachdev

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

5 Hartree Place Cherrybrook New South Wales, 2126 Show map

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Rakesh Kumar Sachdev, MBBS, FRANZCP, maintains a position as a psychiatrist at Cumberland Hospital, in Westmead, Australia, where he specializes in geriatrics, depression, dementia, and counseling. Dr. Sachdev has over forty years of experience in his field and was educated in India. He founded the Australia Hindi Indian Association.

Education and Training

India MBBS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 59 years of experience

Rakesh Kumar Sachdev

Rakesh Kumar Sachdev's Expert Contributions

My Answers

Is depression hereditary?
Yes, hereditary plays an important role in causing depression, especially in your case as there is a strong component. But there are other factors e.g. medical causes, personality traits and your psychological insight. READ MORE
At night, thinking prevents me from sleeping. Can I do anything about it?
It could be OCD. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

CounselingDementiaDepressionGeriatrics

Faculty Titles & Positions

International Public Speaking -

Professional Society Memberships

Founder of AHIA Australia Hindi Indian Association, GABIO

What do you attribute your success to?

Coming From A Family of Doctors

Hobbies / Sports

Photography

Favorite professional publications

British Journal of Psychology

Rakesh Kumar Sachdev's Practice location

5 Hartree Place -
Cherrybrook, New South Wales 2126

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http://www.service.nsw.gov.au/nswgovdirectory/cumberland-hospital-westmead

Mon:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tue:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wed:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thu:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Fri:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

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