Psychiatrist in San Jose, CA & Los Gatos, CA
Sarbani Maitra, MD is a distinguished psychiatrist with extensive experience in clinical care and medical research. Board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Dr. Maitra specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of various psychiatric conditions, with a particular focus on mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and schizophrenia.
Dr. Maitra completed her Psychiatry Residency at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, where she also served as an Associate Chief Resident and Senior Resident Mentor. She earned her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.). In addition to her clinical expertise, Dr. Maitra has a robust background in medical research, serving as a Principal Investigator on numerous clinical trials investigating novel treatments for major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, anxiety, schizophrenia, and autism spectrum disorders.
Her work includes collaborations with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies, contributing to the advancement of innovative therapies in psychiatry. Dr. Maitra participates in setting research methodologies, clinical trial assessments, and advanced psychiatric scales. Her contributions to medical literature include publications on schizophrenia diagnosis, thiamine deficiency and delirium, and the impact of antipsychotics on metabolic health.
With a commitment to both patient care and research, Dr. Maitra continues to bridge the gap between clinical practice and emerging psychiatric treatments, striving to enhance mental health outcomes through evidence-based medicine.
