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Dr. Pavan Sonar — Senior Consultant Psychiatrist & Sexologist, Mumbai

MBBS · DPM · DNB Psychiatry · MS Counselling & Psychotherapy · 22+ Years · 50,000+ Patients

🏆 Outlook Best Doctor 2022 🏆 Outlook Best Doctor 2024 🏆 Outlook Best Doctor 2026

About Dr. Pavan Sonar

Dr. Pavan Sonar is one of Mumbai’s most trusted and recognised Senior Consultant Psychiatrists and Sexologists, with over 22 years of clinical practice and more than 50,000 patients treated across Mumbai’s western suburbs. He practises from four clinic locations — Andheri West, Malad West, Malad East, and Borivali West — and offers secure online video consultations seven days a week for patients across Maharashtra.

His dual specialisation in Psychiatry and Sexology is rare in India. Patients receive complete mental and sexual health care under one roof — from anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, and de-addiction, to erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, vaginismus, and sexual wellness — without needing multiple referrals or the embarrassment of consulting different specialists.

Dr. Sonar is a triple recipient of the Outlook India Best Doctor Award (2022, 2024 & 2026) — a peer-nominated honour awarded by fellow medical professionals, making it one of the most meaningful recognitions in Indian medicine. He has been cited and quoted in India’s leading publications — Times of India, Hindustan Times, Mid-Day, News18, and The Healthsite — and has appeared on DD Sahyadri, ABP Majha, Zee 24 Taas, TV9 Marathi, and other national and regional television channels.

Maharashtra Medical Council Registration No: 2002042152 | Active Member: Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS) & Bombay Psychiatric Society (BPS)

Qualifications & Credentials

Medical Degrees

MBBS — Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery
DPM — Diploma in Psychological Medicine
DNB Psychiatry — National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
MS Counselling & Psychotherapy

Training & Hospitals

K.J. Somaiya Hospital, Sion, Mumbai
Masina Parsi Hospital, Mumbai
National Board of Examinations (DNB)

Certifications

Harvard GPM — Borderline Personality Disorder Management
APA (American Psychiatric Association) — Addiction Recovery
Harvard Leadership Programme

Professional Membership

Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS)
Bombay Psychiatric Society (BPS)
Maharashtra Medical Council — Reg. 2002042152

Awards & Recognition

Outlook Best Doctor 2022 — Best Sexologist
Outlook Best Doctor 2024 — Best Psychiatrist
Outlook Best Doctor 2026 — Best Psychiatrist
Peer-nominated by fellow medical professionals

Therapeutic Frameworks

Schema Therapy
Transactional Analysis (TA)
Gestalt Therapy
Psychodrama
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
CBT, DBT, CBT-I (Insomnia)

Areas of Clinical Expertise

Dr. Sonar’s practice spans two primary disciplines — Psychiatry and Sexology — with additional expertise in Life Coaching, Couples Therapy, and De-Addiction. His clinical work covers:

Psychiatry

Anxiety & Panic Disorder
Depression & Mood Disorders
OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)
Bipolar Disorder
Schizophrenia
Personality Disorders (BPD, NPD etc.)
ADHD & Child Psychiatry
Adolescent Psychiatry
Insomnia & Sleep Disorders

Sexology & Sexual Health

Erectile Dysfunction
Premature Ejaculation
Low Libido & Sexual Wellness
Vaginismus & Dyspareunia
Dhat Syndrome & Nightfall
Sexual Health Counselling

Therapy & Coaching

Couples & Relationship Therapy
Marriage Counselling
Life Coaching
De-Addiction (Alcohol, Substance, Behavioural)
Stress Management
Emotional Intelligence Coaching

Media & Publications

India’s leading media regularly consults Dr. Pavan Sonar for expert commentary on psychiatry, mental health, and sexual wellness. He has been cited in peer-reviewed international journals including the British Medical Journal (BMJ) (2015, 2018).

Times of India Hindustan Times Mid-Day Bangalore Mirror The Healthsite News18 BMJ 2015 BMJ 2018

Television appearances include: DD Sahyadri, ABP Majha, Zee 24 Taas, TV9 Marathi, and other regional and national channels. View all media mentions →

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Sonar’s practice is built on three pillars: complete confidentiality, evidence-based clinical care, and deep compassion for every patient’s unique circumstances. He combines modern psychiatric medication management with structured psychotherapy — tailoring each treatment plan to the individual, not applying a one-size-fits-all protocol.

He is committed to breaking the stigma around mental and sexual health in India, creating a safe and non-judgmental space where patients can speak openly — many for the first time in their lives — about concerns they have been too afraid or embarrassed to share elsewhere.

Clinic Locations

📍 Andheri West (Primary) Bellevue Hospital
New Link Road, Near D.N. Nagar Metro
Mumbai — 400053

📍 Malad West Riddhivinayak Hospital
S.V. Road, Near N.L. High School
Mumbai — 400064

📍 Malad East New Sanjeevani Hospital
Kedarmal Road, off Rani Sati Marg
Mumbai — 400097

📍 Borivali West Bhagat Polyclinic
Ganjawala Lane, Ganjawala Apartment
Mumbai — 400092

Online video consultations available 7 days a week for patients across Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Pune, and Maharashtra. View all locations & timings →

Book a Consultation with Dr. Pavan Sonar

Call, WhatsApp or email to schedule an in-clinic or secure video consultation.

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