Dr. Mahendra Bhati

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Mahendra Bhati is a Clinical Professor specializing in Psychiatry and Neurosurgery at Stanford University. His expertise lies in interventional psychiatry, focusing on psychiatric diagnosis, psychopharmacology, and neuromodulation. He completed his postdoctoral research studying language abnormalities and transcranial magnetic stimulation in schizophrenia. As a principal investigator in DSM-5 academic field trials, he has experience in roles related to controlled clinical trials involving TMS and deep brain stimulation for depression. He is the founding Chief of Interventional Psychiatry at Stanford, where he provides consultations and pharmacological neuromodulatory treatments. His current research interests include using magnetic resonance imaging to enhance transcranial magnetic stimulation efficacy, exploring vagus nerve stimulation for treatment-resistant depression, and investigating responsive neurostimulation and focused ultrasound treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder and related disorders. Additionally, Dr. Bhati is committed to training new providers in mental healthcare and has founded a clinical fellowship in Interventional Psychiatry at Stanford.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Clinical Professor focusing on interventional psychiatry.

Training Director, Interventional Psychiatry Fellowship

2021-01-01 — Present

Stanford University Hospital • Stanford, CA

Director of the fellowship program in interventional psychiatry.

Director of Electroconvulsive Therapy

2016-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Stanford University Hospital • Stanford, CA

Oversaw electroconvulsive therapy services.

Section Chief, Interventional Psychiatry

2016-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Led the section focusing on interventional psychiatry.

Awards

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Top Doctor

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Innovator Grant Award

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Health Care Hero

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Earl Bond Award

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Irma Bland Award for Excellence in Teaching Residents

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Stunkard Faculty Award

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Junior Investigator Grant Award

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Travel Fellowship Award

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Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award

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Clinical Research Scholar

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.