MBBS — Gold Medalist
MLB Medical College · Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh
Gold MedalistNIMHANS · Institute of National Importance
🥇 Gold Medalist — MBBS
Dr. Jitender Jakhar
Consultant Psychiatrist · New Delhi
MD Psychiatry from NIMHANS, Bangalore — Institute of National Importance. Gold Medalist in MBBS. Specialising in evidence-based psychiatry, TMS neuromodulation, and the integrated role of Yoga in neuropsychiatric care. Over a decade of clinical, academic, and research excellence.
🏥 NIMHANS Trained
🥇
Gold Medalist MBBS
10+
Years Experience
15+
Indexed Publications
5
Book Chapters
3
International Awards
Our Approach
Why Patients Choose Dr. Jitender Jakhar
Gold Medalist — MBBS & MD Psychiatry
NIMHANS, Institute of National Importance · Bangalore
10+ Years' Experience
Across Delhi's premier hospitals & institutions
Minimal-Medication Approach
Precision prescribing — only what is truly needed
Evidence-Based Psychotherapy
CBT, TMS & structured therapeutic interventions
Lifestyle & Behavioral Focus
Sleep, nutrition, exercise & habits as core treatment pillars
Yoga & Mindfulness Integration
Clinically researched yoga protocols for neuropsychiatric care
Personalised, Holistic Care
Tailored treatment plans — body, mind & lifestyle together
Focus on Long-Term Recovery
Sustainable wellness, not just short-term symptom relief
🏥 Insight Mind Care
New Delhi · Est. 2021
New Delhi · Est. 2021
About the Doctor
A Mind Dedicated to Mental Wellness
“True healing begins when we treat mental health with the same seriousness and compassion as physical health.”
Dr. Jitender Jakhar is a distinguished Consultant Psychiatrist trained at NIMHANS — the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore — one of India's most prestigious Institutes of National Importance.
A Gold Medalist in MBBS from MLB Medical College, Jhansi, his academic excellence led him to complete his MD in Psychiatry from NIMHANS, followed by Senior Residencies at NIMHANS and GB Pant Hospital, Delhi. He is one of the few psychiatrists in India with hands-on expertise in TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) and pioneering research on the role of Yoga in neuropsychiatric conditions.
He has appeared as a mental health expert on India Today TV and GNT TV (Aaj Tak Tej), actively working to reduce the stigma around psychiatry in India.
📺 India Today TV Expert📺 GNT TV (Aaj Tak Tej)🌏 World Psychiatry Conference Speaker
Gold Medalist — MBBSMLB Medical College · Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh
MD Psychiatry — NIMHANS, Bangalore (2018)National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences · Institute of National Importance
TMS Neuromodulation ExpertTranscranial Magnetic Stimulation & tDCS for treatment-resistant conditions
Yoga & Neuropsychiatry ResearcherPioneering research on Yoga's role in cortical inhibition, depression & neuromodulation
Qualifications
Academic Credentials
MD Psychiatry
NIMHANS — National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences, Bangalore · 2018
Institute of National ImportanceSenior Residency
NIMHANS, Bangalore · Integrated Yoga Specialisation
GB Pant Hospital, New Delhi
Post-MD TrainingTMS Neuromodulation
Hands-on training in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and tDCS for neuropsychiatric conditions
Clinical ExpertiseClinical Expertise
Areas of Specialisation
TMS Neuromodulation
Expert-trained in TMS and tDCS for treatment-resistant depression, OCD, hallucinations, and neuropsychiatric conditions. A safe, evidence-backed, non-invasive brain stimulation approach.
Yoga in Neuropsychiatry
Pioneering research on the clinical utility of Yoga in psychiatric disorders — investigating its role in cortical inhibition, depression, and neuromodulation as a validated complementary therapy.
Addiction Psychiatry
Comprehensive assessment and management of substance use disorders including alcohol, tobacco, and drug addiction — combining pharmacological and behavioural therapeutic strategies.
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Specialist care for ADHD, childhood anxiety, conduct disorders, school refusal, digital addiction, and very early onset schizophrenia — with a family-centred, developmental approach.
CBT & Psychotherapy
Evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for anxiety, depression, OCD, and sleep disorders — individualised with or alongside pharmacological treatment.
Mood, Anxiety & Sleep
Holistic management of major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, GAD, OCD, PTSD, panic disorder, and chronic insomnia using the latest clinical guidelines.
Career Journey
A Decade of Clinical Excellence
2015 – 2018
MD Psychiatry
NIMHANS — National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences, Bangalore
2018 – 2020
Senior Resident — Integrated Yoga Specialty
NIMHANS, Bangalore · 2-Year Senior Residency with Integrated Yoga Role
2020 – 2021
Senior Resident
GB Pant Hospital, New Delhi · 1-Year Senior Residency
2021 – 2022
Consultant Psychiatrist
Fortis Hospital, New Delhi · 2-Year Consultancy
2021 – PresentCurrently Practicing
Consultant & Founder — Insight Mind Care
Sitaram Bhartia Institute · Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Hospital (RGCI) · Insight Mind Care, New Delhi
Conditions Treated
Comprehensive Care for All Conditions
Anxiety Disorders
Depression
OCD
Bipolar Disorder
Panic Disorder
Sleep Disorders
ADHD
Autism Spectrum
Schizophrenia
Substance Use
Digital Addiction
Relationship Issues
Postnatal Depression
Dementia / Delirium
Stress Management
Trauma & PTSD
Treatment-Resistant
Psycho-oncology
Academic Contributions
Publications & Research
15+
Indexed Publications
5
Book Chapters
3
Int'l Awards
10+
TV Appearances
5 Book Chapters — including Yoga & Spiritual Therapy in Psychiatry
15+ Indexed Publications in National & International Journals
Honours & Recognition
International Awards
🎓 NIMHANS Convocation — Bengaluru
Dr. Jitender Jakhar receiving his MD Psychiatry degree · Institute of National Importance
Gold Medalist — MBBS
MLB Medical College · Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh
Fellowship Award — Oral Paper
World Psychiatry Conference · Melbourne, Australia · 2018
Fellowship Award — Oral Paper
World Psychiatry Conference · Lisbon, Portugal
Early Career Psychiatrist Fellowship Award
World Social Psychiatry Conference · 2021
Mental Health Media Expert
India Today TV & GNT TV (Aaj Tak Tej) · Mental Health Awareness
MD Psychiatry — NIMHANS, Bangalore
Institute of National Importance · India's Premier Mental Health Institution · 2018
Our Services
Personalised for Your Unique Needs
Psychiatric Assessment
In-depth evaluation to understand your mental health profile and create an accurate diagnosis and evidence-based treatment plan.
Medication Management
Personalised medication plans reviewed regularly to ensure optimal outcomes with minimal side effects.
Telehealth (India)
Secure video consultations available from anywhere in India — expert psychiatric care without travel.
International Consultations
Available for patients outside India via secure telehealth, with flexible scheduling across time zones.
Emergency Consultations
Urgent psychiatric consultations available on request for acute mental health crises and emergencies.
Home Visits
Home visit consultations available on request for patients who are unable to travel to the clinic.
Book an Appointment
Begin Your Journey to Wellness
In-Person · New DelhiInsight Mind Care · Mon–Sat, 10 AM – 7 PM
Telehealth — Pan IndiaSecure video consultation from anywhere in India
International ConsultationsAvailable worldwide — contact for pricing
Emergency & Home VisitAvailable on request
🏥 In-Person Consultation₹2,000
📱 Telehealth (India)₹2,000
🌍 International ConsultationOn Request
🚨 Emergency ConsultationOn Request
🏠 Home VisitOn Request
Schedule Your Consultation
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Patient Stories
What Our Patients Say
★★★★★
Dr. Jakhar completely changed my life. After years of struggling with treatment-resistant depression, TMS therapy at Insight Mind Care finally gave me relief. His expertise is unmatched.
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★★★★★
His NIMHANS training and Gold Medal background really show. Dr. Jakhar explained my treatment plan so clearly. The combination of science and compassion is rare.
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★★★★★
I had seen Dr. Jakhar on India Today TV and immediately trusted him. His integrated yoga and psychiatric approach has made a lasting difference in managing my anxiety.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Got Questions?
Dr. Jitender Jakhar is a Consultant Psychiatrist based in New Delhi — a Gold Medalist in MBBS and MD Psychiatry from NIMHANS, Institute of National Importance, Bangalore. He has 10+ years of clinical experience, 15+ indexed publications, 5 book chapters, and 3 international awards. He specialises in TMS neuromodulation, integrated yoga therapy, and evidence-based psychiatry.
TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique for treatment-resistant depression, OCD, and auditory hallucinations. It is suitable for patients who have not responded adequately to medication alone. Dr. Jakhar is one of the few psychiatrists in Delhi with hands-on TMS expertise.
Integrated yoga therapy is a research-validated approach combining conventional psychiatric treatment with evidence-based yoga protocols. Dr. Jakhar has published research in Brain Stimulation (2019) on yoga's effect on cortical inhibition in major depression, and contributed book chapters on yoga and spiritual therapy in psychiatry.
Yes. Dr. Jakhar offers international telehealth consultations for patients outside India via secure video call. Emergency consultations and home visits are also available on request — please contact us via WhatsApp for urgent cases.
In-person and telehealth (India) consultations are ₹2,000. International consultations, emergency consultations, and home visits are priced on request. Payment can be made online (UPI, cards, net banking) or in cash at the clinic.
Dr. Jakhar currently practices at Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute (RGCI), and his private clinic Insight Mind Care — all in New Delhi. He previously practiced at Fortis Hospital, NIMHANS Bangalore, and GB Pant Hospital.
Contact Us
Get in Touch
Address
Insight Mind Care · New Delhi, Delhi
Hospital
Sitaram Bhartia Institute · RGCI, New Delhi
Phone / WhatsApp
Working Hours
Mon–Sat: 10 AM – 7 PM · Emergency on request