Dr. Syed Faheem Shams
MBBS, MD (Psychiatry)
Dr. Syed Faheem Shams, MBBS, MD (Psychiatry) is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Associate Professor & Head of the Department of Psychiatry at Uttara Adhunik Medical College and Hospital, Dhaka. With over 23 years of experience in psychiatry, he provides evidence-based care for a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance use disorders, and dementia.
His clinical expertise includes pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), crisis intervention, and comprehensive psychiatric assessment. Alongside clinical practice, he is actively involved in medical education, mentoring, research, and mental health awareness.