Dr. Sandip Deshpande, a highly experienced Psychiatrist and Sexologist with an impressive medical journey spanning 23 years. He completed his MBBS from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli (KIMS) in 1997 and obtained his MD in Psychiatry from Kasturba Medical College in 2003, earning a gold medal for being the best outgoing resident. Dr. Sandip Deshpande's quest for knowledge and excellence led him to pursue further qualifications, including MRCPsych, CCT (UK), and PGDip (Sexual & Relationship Psychotherapy). He spent over 8 years working in the UK and was awarded the student of the year award by the British Association of Sexual & Relationship Therapists (BSART) in 2010. After completing his training in Psychiatry & Sexual Medicine in the UK, he worked as a consultant psychiatrist in the National Health Service, UK (at Leeds), where he led the department of Psycho-Sexual medicine service. Besides his clinical practice, Dr. Sandip Deshpande has authored articles for books and peer-reviewed journals and actively participates in teaching students & allied health professionals. Patients can seek consultations at Manipal Northside Hospital, where Dr. Deshpande serves as a Consultant Psychiatrist, Sexual & Relationship Therapist, providing comprehensive mental health and sexual medicine services.