Patient Focused Quality Care

We take a holistic approach when diagnosing, treating and managing conditions and health concerns. Dr Behzad Basit is an experienced medical Doctor with over 15 years experience in assessment, diagnosis and management of cognitive disorders and matters relevant to these conditions.

Depression is the most prevalent mental illness. According to the World Health Organisation, there are more than 264 million people of all ages who suffer from depression in 2020.

Bipolar affective disorder (also known as manic-depressive disorder) is a severe mental illness, characterised by episodes of extreme change in the mood (depressive, manic, mixed) and associated symptoms.

Dementia is an umbrella terms which refer to a group of diseases and conditions which affect the brain. These conditions present with persistent and progressive decline in different cognitive functions.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults is a psychiatric condition which affects 3-5% of adults (more common than Schizophrenia or Bipolar Disorder). Dr Basit treats patients with ADHD.

Dr. Behzad Basit

I have experience in diagnosis, treatment and management of functional mental illnesses such as mood disorders, anxiety, OCD, bipolar affective disorder and psychosis; in particular the interaction between physical illnesses and mental health problems. I am also experienced in assessment, diagnosis and management of cognitive disorders and matters relevant to these conditions including capacity assessment. In addition, I have experience in diagnosis and treatment of Adult ADHD.

London Psychiatric Clinic

Face to face appointments at our medical clinic can be booked by visiting our contact page here. Dr Basit also offers virtual appointments.

Dr Basit offers outpatient assessments and follow-ups. These reviews usually include but not always limited to initiation, titration and monitoring of appropriate psychiatric medications. Psychoeducation (i.e. explaining about mental health problems and their management) is another component of reviews

Dr Basit can refer patients for psychological therapies (CBT, CAT…), depending on their clinical needs.

Dr Basit has admission privilege with Nightingale Hospital. If it is clinically indicated, Dr Basit can arrange for Inpatient Admissions as well as Day Therapy Treatment.

Admissions are arranged during office hours through Dr Basit’s secretary via our contact page, or by contacting Nightingale Hospital Patient Services (020 7535 7780, patientservices@nightingalehospital.co.uk).

Yes, BUPA, AXA, Aviva, Vitality, Cigna, Healix.

Patients need to contact their insurer in advance and ask for approval. See booking conditions here.

We believe in affordable specialty healthcare for all.

To book an appointment with Dr. Behzad Basit, follow the link here.

Address

Nightingale Hospital 11-19 Lisson Grove, Marylebone, London NW1 6SH

VIRTUAL Appointments

Virtual Appointments are available with Dr Basit