Dr Ramina Yadgar-Yalda
About
Dr. Ramina Yadgar-Yalda is a highly accomplished psychiatrist based in Melbourne. She brings a wealth of experience from her training at the Alfred Hospital, where she honed her skills in both general adult psychiatry and highly specialised areas including the statewide burns, gambling and HIV services. Currently, she is dedicated to providing inpatient psychiatric care at the Victoria Clinic, while maintaining a public appointment with the Alfred Hospital.
Adopting an empathetic, and compassionate approach to patient care, Dr. Yadgar-Yalda believes in working collaboratively with her patients. She recognises that patients are the experts in their own experiences and strives to find the most effective treatment strategies tailored to each individual. Her philosophy centres around helping patients find what works best for them, ensuring a personalised and patient-centred approach.
Innovative in her practice, Dr. Yadgar-Yalda is committed to minimising the reliance on medications, using them only when absolutely necessary and always with a plan to discontinue their use when appropriate. This holistic approach aims to ensure that patients not only get well but stay well, focusing on long-term health and recovery.
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Yadgar-Yalda enjoys traveling, practicing Pilates, and dancing. She is also trying her hand at learning a new language. These activities contribute to her own work-life balance, which she believes is crucial for living a fulfilling life. She advocates for a balanced lifestyle, encouraging her patients to vary their interests across multiple domains to achieve well-rounded and satisfying lives.