Psychiatric Second Opinion

If you are unsure about a diagnosis, uneasy about your medication, or simply want an independent expert to review your treatment before you continue, a psychiatric second opinion can bring real clarity. Dr. Anindo Mitra (MBBS, MD Psychiatry, JIPMER) provides considered, unbiased second opinions — online across India and in-person in Gurugram.

Who this is for

Consider a second opinion if you:

  • Are not sure your diagnosis is correct, or it has never been clearly explained.
  • Feel your current medication is not working, or is causing side effects you were not warned about.
  • Are on several medications and wonder whether all are necessary (see Psychiatric Medication Review).
  • Have been advised to start a significant treatment and want to check it first.
  • Want to explore deprescribing or tapering but need an independent assessment.
  • Are caring for a family member and want another perspective before deciding.

Seeking a second opinion is sensible, not disloyal. Good clinicians expect and welcome it.

What a second opinion involves

  1. A fresh, independent review. Dr. Mitra takes a full history and looks at your presentation without assuming the previous conclusion is right — or wrong.
  2. Reviewing the diagnosis. Whether the current diagnosis best fits your symptoms and history.
  3. Reviewing the treatment. Whether your medications and doses are appropriate, whether anything is missing, and whether anything could be simplified, optimised, or safely reduced.
  4. A clear written summary. You leave with an understandable account of Dr. Mitra's assessment and specific, practical recommendations.

What a second opinion is — and is not

A second opinion is an independent assessment and set of recommendations. It is not an instruction to abandon your current doctor or to stop any medication abruptly. You remain in control: you can take the recommendations back to your existing psychiatrist, transfer your care, or decide together on next steps. Nothing is changed without your agreement, and no medication is stopped suddenly.

Common reasons patients seek one here

  • Long-term medication never reviewed. Many people have been on the same regimen for years without anyone revisiting it. A second opinion — often alongside a medication review — asks whether it still fits.
  • Diagnosis uncertainty. For example, distinguishing bipolar disorder from recurrent depression, or ADHD from anxiety, where the label shapes the whole treatment.
  • Deprescribing questions. Whether it is safe and appropriate to reduce medication, and how.

In-person in Gurugram and online across India

Second opinions are available in-person at Athena Behavioural Health, Sector 47, Gurugram, and online across India via Zoom or Google Meet, in English, Hindi, Bengali, and Tamil. Please have your current medications, doses, and any past records or reports to hand. If you are physically outside India, any resulting medication changes may need coordination with a local prescriber.

Fees and booking

Fees are listed transparently on the Fees & Appointments page. To book:

Safety and urgent help

A second opinion is not an emergency service. If you or someone else is in immediate danger or having thoughts of self-harm, contact emergency services, go to the nearest hospital, or call Tele-MANAS on 14416. This page is informational and does not replace an individual consultation.

Frequently asked questions

Is it okay to get a second opinion without telling my current doctor? Yes. Seeking a second opinion is your right and a normal part of medical care. You decide whether and how to share the outcome with your current doctor.

Will you tell me to stop my medication? Not abruptly, and never without discussion. A second opinion gives you an independent assessment and recommendations; any change is planned carefully and, where relevant, gradually.

What should I bring or prepare? A list of your current medications and doses, your diagnosis if known, and any past records, prescriptions, or reports you have.

Can a second opinion be done online? Yes, across India. If you are physically outside India, recommendations can be provided, but prescription changes may need a local prescriber.

Can this include a review of all my medications? Yes. A second opinion often pairs naturally with a full medication review, especially where several medications have accumulated over time.

Will I have to switch my care to Dr. Mitra? No. You are free to take the recommendations back to your existing psychiatrist, continue with them, or transfer care — whichever you prefer.