Dr. Abir Mukherjee Reviews

A 72-year-old retired librarian from a middle-class Kolkata family presented with severe anxiety about leaving her apartment after a minor fall. Dr. Mukherjee discovered she had undiagnosed macular degeneration causing visual distortions that made her perceive ground surfaces as unstable. Through a combination of vision rehabilitation referrals and gradual exposure therapy, she regained confidence to walk independently within 8 weeks.

A 19-year-old engineering student from an affluent family developed sudden catatonia during final exams. Dr. Mukherjee identified anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis through collaboration with neurologists. Treatment included immunotherapy and electroconvulsive therapy, leading to full cognitive recovery after 3 months, allowing the student to return to studies with academic accommodations.

A 42-year-old rickshaw puller from the slums presented with command hallucinations telling him to harm passengers. Dr. Mukherjee arranged for free medication through hospital programs while using culturally adapted CBT techniques involving his wife as therapy partner. Within 6 weeks, hallucinations ceased, and he returned to work with monthly follow-ups.

An 8-year-old adopted child from an orphanage showed selective mutism and self-harm behaviors. Dr. Mukherjee used play therapy and discovered the child had witnessed traumatic events before adoption. Working with the new parents, he implemented a attachment-based treatment plan that resulted in the child speaking within 4 months and showing dramatically reduced self-harm.

A 35-year-old corporate lawyer experiencing treatment-resistant depression underwent genetic testing that revealed poor metabolism of standard antidepressants. Dr. Mukherjee prescribed a precision medicine approach with pharmacogenomics-guided medication, achieving remission where 5 previous treatments had failed over 2 years.

A 28-year-old ******* woman from a conservative family presented with severe depression related to gender dysphoria. Dr. Mukherjee provided affirming care while mediating family sessions that eventually led to parental acceptance. Hormone therapy initiation combined with psychotherapy resulted in dramatic improvement in 3 months.

A 57-year-old widow experiencing complicated grief after losing her husband in a train accident developed Capgras delusion, believing her son had been replaced by an impostor. Dr. Mukherjee used reality testing techniques and low-dose antipsychotics, achieving resolution of the delusion after 12 weeks of combined family and individual therapy.

A 22-year-old professional dancer developed conversion disorder with unexplained leg paralysis before a major performance. Dr. Mukherjee used hypnosis and video feedback therapy, helping her recognize the psychological origin of symptoms. She regained full mobility within 2 weeks and returned to dancing with ongoing stress management techniques.

A 65-year-old retired school principal with treatment-resistant OCD had spent 4 hours daily arranging household items symmetrically. Dr. Mukherjee implemented deep brain stimulation consultation alongside intensive ERP therapy, reducing rituals to 20 minutes daily within 6 months, the first significant improvement in 20 years.

A 31-year-old pregnant woman presented with severe perinatal depression and obsessive fears about harming her unborn child. Dr. Mukherjee provided specialized reproductive psychiatry care using pregnancy-safe medications and mindfulness techniques. She delivered a healthy baby and maintained mental stability through postpartum period with continued support.

A 16-year-old chess prodigy developed acute psychosis during an international tournament, believing opponents were transmitting thoughts. Dr. Mukherjee diagnosed brief psychotic disorder and used low-dose antipsychotics with cognitive remediation therapy. The patient achieved full recovery within 8 weeks and returned to competitive chess with monitoring.

A 49-year-old street food vendor with limited literacy presented with somatic symptoms that masked major depression. Dr. Mukherjee used pictorial depression scales and metaphor-based therapy adapted to his educational level. With simple medication regimen and community support, he showed 80% improvement in 4 weeks.

A 38-year-old COVID-19 survivor developed severe health anxiety and PTSD after ICU hospitalization. Dr. Mukherjee implemented virtual reality exposure therapy to gradually reintroduce medical settings, combined with trauma-focused CBT. The patient overcame medical avoidance and resumed normal health behaviors within 3 months.