
Dr. Sohail Nibras, MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
120 Eldridge Rd Suite D Sugar Land TX, 77478About
Dr. Sohail Nibras is a psychiatrist practicing in Sugar Land, TX. His practice is private, confidential, and self-pay (out of network for all insurances). Dr. Nibras is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Nibras diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Nibras treats patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Nibras treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADHD and other mental illnesses. Please reach out to his practice at 832-856-4718 or visit his website at https://nbpsychiatry.com
Education and Training
AUIS MD 2012
Saint Louis University Adult Psychiatry 2018
Southern Illinois University Child and Adolescent Psych 2020
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (Psychiatry and Neurology)
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Dr. Sohail Nibras, MD's Expert Contributions
Sleep and Mental Health
I cannot emphasize enough on how important is sleep.As a psychiatrist, I see sleep as common denominator to many psychiatric disorders. I would strongly recommend you to regulate your sleep routines and patterns.Many of your psychiatric challenges may start improve.As always seek professional help,...
Can alcohol addiction be treated at home?
Happy to hear that you are thinking of fixing your alcohol concerns. It depends on how severe is your addiction to determine if it can be managed at home or needs hospitalization. If is severe, then being in the hospital is recommended. READ MORE
How is bipolar treated in the elderly?
Typically it is treated by an expert geriatric psychiatrist and medications are needed depending on the severity. READ MORE
Anxiety
This is a good question for your psychiatrist, depending on your age, health history, height, weight, and other risk factors a doctor takes into consideration before prescribing medications. READ MORE
Stress
Follow up with your primary care doctor, or find a therapist or psychiatrist to get evaluated. Meanwhile, reflect on the positive aspects of your life and blessings. Take deep breaths and be mindful. READ MORE
How do you know when to stop antidepressants?
If your mood is improving and you are doing well on your current dose. Typically staying on the current dose for a 6 months while receiving therapy to learn how to manage your mood without medications would be recommended. READ MORE
Can you be cured from anxiety?
Anxiety can be treated and managed well with therapy and at times medications or both READ MORE
Does Prozac cause weight gain?
Some patients may experience weight gain. READ MORE
What is the best antidepressant for anxiety with the least side effects?
We would recommend seeing a psychiatrist or a primary care doctor to figure out what is best for you. READ MORE
When should a child see a psychiatrist?
It would be helpful to get your child seen by a therapist or a psychiatrist whichever one is available the soonest. READ MORE
Should I see psychiatrist for depression?
Yes, you can start with a psychiatrist or a therapist. Depending on your depression you may need therapy, medications, or both. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor, Consult Liasion Psychiatrist Texas Children's Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine 2020 - Present
Awards
- Outstanding Educator Award 2022 Baylor College of Medicine
Professional Memberships
- Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
- American Psychiatric Association
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Fellowships
- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Teaching and speaking
- Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine
Dr. Sohail Nibras, MD's Practice location
Novus Beginning Psychiatry
120 Eldridge Rd Suite D -Sugar Land, TX 77478Get Direction
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Get to know Psychiatrist Dr. Sohail Nibras, who serves patients in Sugar Land, Texas.
Recognized as a personable and compassionate psychiatrist, Dr. Nibras tends to patients at his private practice - Novus Beginning Psychiatry - in Sugar Land Texas. He understands the challenges of immigrants, professionals, couples, the working class, and all those in-between. His supportive style of care offers a listening ear where he then formulates a personalized plan aimed at the development of a healthy and happy mind.
Invested in providing the best care to his patients using evidence-based treatment options, he is qualified to provide services to those struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, and many more psychiatric concerns.
Academically, Dr. Nibras earned his undergraduate degree at Saint Louis University, and received his medical degree from the American University of Integrative Science. He then returned to St. Louis and completed his residency in psychiatry at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Finally, he completed his fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in 2020.
While in residency, he spent over a year working in a hundred-bed inpatient child and adolescent psychiatric facility. There, he treated children and adolescents with multiple psychiatric presentations. Additionally, at Gateway Foundation rehab facility, he provided care to patients experiencing substance use disorders.
With an unwavering commitment to his specialty, the doctor is board-certified in psychiatry and child & adolescent psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). The ABPN is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to promoting high-quality patient care for the public through the initial and continuing certification of psychiatrists and neurologists.
Following his fellowship, Dr. Nibras’ passion for academics brought him to Houston, Texas, where he currently serves as an Assistant Professor with the Baylor College of Medicine and Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
Moreover, as a Texas Children’s Hospital attending psychiatrist, he treats patients with some of the most complex psychopathologies in the nation. In this role, he is actively involved in teaching future generations of psychiatrists and engages in scholarly projects to expand evidence-based knowledge within the discipline of psychiatry.
Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. These include various maladaptations related to mood, behavior, cognition, and perceptions. Psychiatrists evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and evaluate treatment results.
During his free time, Dr. Nibras visits parks, enjoys long drives, biking, hiking, cooking, and spending time with his family and friends.
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