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Dr Sandeep Sekhon

MBBS, MD, ECFMG

Assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry

Reg. Number: DMC-8580

doc.sekhon08@gmail.com

About

Dr Sandeep Sekhon (MBBS, MD, ECFMG) is currently working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, New Delhi. She completed her MBBS and MD Psychiatry from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi. She is an ECFMG, US certified medical practitioner and has over ten years of experience, including in Russia and the US. With a deep understanding of diverse psychiatric conditions, she employs a patient-centric approach, fostering an environment of compassion and trust. Her dedication to staying abreast of the latest advancements in Psychiatry ensures that our patients receive most advanced and personalized treatment.

Educational Qualifications

S.No. Degree Year of Completion Institute Name
1 MBBS Maulana Azad Medical College, University of Delhi
2 MD Maulana Azad Medical College, University of Delhi
3 ECFMG 2019

Details of Teaching Experience

S.No. Designation Institution From To Duration
1 Assistant Professor HIMSR, New Delhi 18-05-2026 Present
2 Senior Resident HIMSR, New Delhi 29-09-2023 17-05-2026
3 Senior Resident Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi 01-09-2016 01-12-2016 3 Months

Publications (Last Three Years)

  1. Bupropion Hydrochloride and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide in Depression Bushra Zahoor, Dimple Gupta, Sandeep Sekhon, Nimmi A. Jose, M.S. Bhatia, Delhi psychiatry journal Oct 2024
  2. Bushra Zahoor,Dimple Gupta, Sandeep Sekhon,Nimmi A. Jose, M.S.Bhatia, Artificial Intelligence: Ethical and Legal Aspects ,Delhi PsychiatryJournal 2023; 26:(2)
  3. SandeepSekhon,BushraZahoor,
DimpleGta, Nimmi A. Jose,M.S. Bhatia , Opioid withdrawal Delirium:A case report, Delhi Psychiatry Journal 2023; 26:(2)
  4. Ketogenic Diet and Mental Health, Delhi Psychiatry Journal Bushra Zahoor,M.S. Bhatia, Dimple Gupta, Sandeep Sekhon, Nimmi A. Jose
  5. Non-communicating Hydrocephalus in Kartagener Syndrome – Case Report M.S. Bhatia, Bushra Zahoor, Dimple Gupta, Sandeep Sekhon, Nimmi A. Jose, Yashika Gupta, Delhi Psychiatry Journal
  6. Sandeep Sekhon, Dimple Gupta, Bushra Zahoor, MS Bhatia, Nimmi Jose. Sertraline induced angioedema. Annals of Indian Psychiatry (accepted)
  7. Sandeep Sekhon, Dimple Gupta, Bushra Zahoor, Nimmi Jose, MS Bhatia, CP Irish Sheikh, Ajay Badoni. The Parent paradox- Remembering the world but not them. A case report. Annals of Indian Psychiatry.
  8. Sekhon S, Zahoor B, Bhatia MS, Jose NS, Chadha G. Autism spectrum disorder and the effects of heavy metals: a review of the evidence. Delhi Psychiatry Journal. 2025 Apr;28(1):90.
  9. Chadha G, Bhatia MS, Sekhon S, Zahoor B, Jose NS. Sexsomnia: a forensic psychiatry perspective. Delhi Psychiatry Journal. 2025 Apr;28(1):96.
  10. Zahoor B, Sekhon S, Jose NS, Bhatia MS. Lumateperone — a promising atypical antipsychotic for schizophrenia and bipolar depression. Delhi Psychiatry J. 2025 Apr;28(1):92.
  11. Sekhon S, Jiloha RC, Zahoor B, Jose N, Bhatia MS. Phenomenology and Outcome of Delirium in Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital. SSR Inst Int J Life Sci., 2025; 11(3): 7459-7465.
  12. Zahoor B, Sekhon S, Jose NS, Bhatia MS. Lumateperone — a promising atypical antipsychotic for schizophrenia and bipolar depression. Delhi Psychiatry J. 2025 Apr;28(1):92.
  13. Role of Anti-Inflammatory Drugs in Psychiatric Disorders Bushra Zahoor, M.S. Bhatia, Sandeep Sekhon, Nimmi A. Jose. Delhi Psychiatry Journal. 2025 Oct;28(1):96.
  14. Digital Detox and Mental Health: An Integrated Review Sandeep Sekhon, M.S. Bhatia, Bushra Zahoor, Nimmi S. Jose, Irish Sheikh. Delhi Psychiatry Journal. 2025 Oct;28(1):96.
  15. Digital Detox and Mental Health: An Integrated Review Sandeep Sekhon, M.S. Bhatia, Bushra Zahoor, Nimmi S. Jose, Irish Sheikh. Delhi Psychiatry Journal. 2025 Oct;28(1):96.
  16. Magnesium in Psychiatry : A Comprehensive Review of Therapeutic Potential Gunjan Chadha, M.S. Bhatia, Sandeep Sekhon,Bushra Zahoor, Nimmi S. Jose. Delhi Psychiatry Journal. 2025 Oct;28(1):96.
  17. Melatonin: Clinical Applications Bushra Zahoor, M.S. Bhatia, Sandeep Sekhon, Nimmi A. Jose, Gunjan Chadha. Delhi Psychiatry Journal. 2025 Oct;28(1):96.
  18. Capacity Assessment — Medicolegal Aspects Bushra Zahoor, M.S. Bhatia, Sandeep Sekhon, Nimmi A. Jose, Gunjan Chadha. Delhi Psychiatry Journal. 2025 Oct;28(1):96.
  19. Efficacy of Relaxation Therapy in the Management of Generalised Anxiety Disorder:A Case Report Ajay Badoni, Bushra Zahoor, M.S. Bhatia,Nimmi A Jose, Irish Sheikh, Sandeep Sekhon. Delhi Psychiatry Journal. 2025 Oct;28(1):96.
  20. Zahoor B, Chadha G, Sekhon S, Jose NA, Bhatia MS. Case series: Neurovascular compression in patients with stress-related somatic complaints. Ind Psychiatry J 2025;

Memberships and Fellowships

  1. American Psychiatric Association APA ID: 299656
  2. Delhi Medical Council Registration No. 8580
  3. American Neurological Association ANA ID: 1211668

Awards

  1. Won 3rd prize in Post graduate development program in panel discussion under the section ‘VIEWPOINTS’ organized by Indian psychiatry society-North zone held at Mussoorie 20-21 June, 2015.
  2. Won Dr. Ravi Nehru Memorial Award for Best Research in Neuropsychiatry at XXXIV Delhi Psychiatric Society Annual Conference held on January 3-4, 2026.

Invited Talks and Lectures

  1. Niranjan V, Sekhon S, Jiloha R C. (January 2015). “Burnout syndrome among medical interns: Prevalence and gender differences” presented at: Annual National Conference of the Indian Psychiatric Society; Hyderabad, IND.
  2. Sekhon S, Gupta M. (January 2016). Evidences from a longitudinal study of factors affecting outcome in patients of delirium presented at: Annual National Conference of the Indian PsychiatrIc Society; Bhopal, IND.
  3. Punjab Kesari News Channel, Delhi, India, May 2020: I delivered a live educational talk about Depression during the COVID-19 crisis. During the half an hour session I explained depression types, treatment modalities and preventive measures for timely detection and management of depression. I also addressed live questions from the audience during the session.