Dr. Mahesh Akhegaonkar completed his MBBS from the University of Pune in 1997. He thereafter took up post-graduate training in psychiatry at K.E.M. hospital, Pune and attained Diploma in Psychological Medicine (DPM) in 1999.Dr. Akhegaonkar went to the United Kingdom (UK) for further training and successfully got the Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych). He further completed a Diploma in Clinical Psychiatry in the United Kingdom. During his stay abroad Dr. Akhegaonkar worked as a Consultant Psychiatrist in various hospitals and has been involved in academic activities.Since coming back to India Dr. Akhegaonkar has started his private practice and is attached to a prestigious multi speciality hospital in Pune in addition to his involvement with Shashwat. He is actively involved in activities of Pune Psychiatrists’ Association and Indian Medical Association. He has maintained links with the Royal College of Psychiatrists and regularly visits the United Kingdom to attend conferences/workshops and to update with the latest clinical knowledge.Areas of Interest: Child Psychiatry, Family and Marriage Counselling and Addictions. You can get the phone number of Dr. Mahesh Akhegaonkar on Timesmed.com.