Meet Sarbani Maitra, MD

Psychiatrist in San Jose & Los Gatos, CA

Dr. Sarbani Maitra, MD, Psychiatrist

Psychiatrist in San Jose, CA & Los Gatos, CA

Sarbani Maitra, MD is a board eligible psychiatrist in San Jose and Los Gatos, CA. She has a Bachelors in Science from Tennessee Technological University in Chemistry leading up to her doctorate of medicine from the American University of the Caribbean Medical School. She then went on to gain clinical experience at Queen’s Hospital (erstwhile Old Church Hospital), London U.K. for a period of three years. She pursued her residency in Psychiatry at Meharry Medical College in Nashville Tennessee after working in research on women’s health issues at the Center of Women’s Health and Research. Dr Maitra has extensive experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings managing patients across the spectrum with psychotic disorders, mood disorders, trauma-related disorders and patients struggling with substance use disorders. She believes in an integrated approach to mental health which includes the biopsychosocial approach.

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Education

Residency in Psychiatry: Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN. 07/2013—06/2017
Interim Work: Senior Clinical Researcher- Center for Women’s Health Research, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN 07/2011—06/2013
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean, Netherlands Antilles- M.D. 09/2001 – 04/2006
Undergraduate: Tennessee Technological University (TTU), Cookeville, TN B.S. in Chemistry 08/1997 – 05/2001

Work Experience

Caminar, Outpatient Staff Psychiatrist from 9/2019- 4/2020; now Part-time from 5/2020-Present
Vituity/Dignity Health- Saint Francis Memorial Hospital, Inpatient Staff Psychiatrist (Part-time) from 10/2019 to Present
DHMF/Dignity Health- Saint Francis Memorial Hospital, Inpatient Staff Psychiatrist from 8/2018 to 8/2019
Unity Center for Behavioral Health in Oregon, Inpatient Psychiatrist (Locum) from 10/2017 to 6/2018
A.M.C Clinic of Nashville, Suboxone Outpatient Clinic, Staff Psychiatrist from 8/2017 to 9/2017
Associate Chief Resident from 1/2016 to 6/2016
Senior Resident Mentor for Junior Resident from 06/2015-06/2017
GME Representative for Psychiatry Residents from 07/2014-07/2015

Awards and Honors

James P. and Willie R. Jewell Scholarship – Chemistry from 2000 to 2001.
Dean’s List (Top 10th Percentile at TTU) – Chemistry 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001
Mortar Board – Honors Society
Alpha Mu Gamma – Language Honors Society
Beta Beta Beta – Biological Honors Society
Kappa Mu Epsilon – Math Honors Society

Publications / Manuscripts

02/2016

A. Ekwo, K. Osiezagha and S. Maitra. Abstract. Update on the Management of Antipsychotic Induced Obesity/Metabolic Syndrome. Presented at the 7th Annual Lloyd C. Elam Symposium – From Cradle to Rocking Chair: Continuing and Emerging Issues in African-American Male Health Nashville, TN, April 28, 2016.
04/2015

K. Osiezagha, S. Maitra, A. Ekwo, S. Avula, and W. Richie. Abstract. The impact of socio-demographic variables on opioid dependence, a retrospective study. Presented at the 6th Annual Lloyd C. Elam Symposium ͞Black Male Health Disparities: Current Issues͟, Nashville, TN, April 30, 2015.
04/2015

F. Adam, S. Maitra; F. Mncube-Barnes, A. Whitehead, W. Richie, R. Bailey. Abstract. Presented at the 6th Annual Lloyd C. Elam Symposium ͞Black Male Health Disparities: Current Issues͟, Nashville, TN, April 30, 2015.
03/2014

Osiezagha K, Maitra S, Avula S, Olagbemiro Y. Overdiagnosis of Schizophrenia in African Americans. The American Journal of Psychiatry: The Resident’s Journal. 2014. Mar; 9 (3), 5-7.
08/2013

Roshdy E, Rajaratnam V, Maitra S, Sabry M, Allah AS, Al-Hendy A. Article. Treatment of Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids with Green Tea Extract: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Clinical Study. International Journal of Women’s Health. 2013. Aug 7; 5, 477-86.
04/2013

Osiezagha K, Ali S, Freeman C, Barker NC, Jabeen S, Maitra S, Olagbemiro, Richie W, Bailey RK. Thiamine Deficiency and Delirium. Innovations in Clinical Neurosciences. 2013 Apr; 10(4): 26-32.
10/2012

S. Nair, C. Sharan, J. Thota, A. Chaudhry, S. Maitra, A. Al-Hendy. Abstract. Differential Expression of Steroid Receptors (ER, PR, VDR) In Stem Cells from Myometrium In Women With (Abstracts/Poster Presentations: yoF) Versus Without (MyoN) Uterine Fibroids; MyoF As a Pre-Tumor State. Presented at the 60th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation, Orlando, FL, March 20-23rd, 2013.
10/2012

S. Nair, C. Sharan, W. Khoder, S. Maitra, A. Al-Hendy. Abstract. Epigenome and Risk of Uterine Fibroids (UF): Altered Phosphorylation of Histone Methyltransferase EZH2 in Stem Cells from UF [amp] Adjacent Myometrium. Presented at the 60th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation, Orlando, FL, March 20-23rd, 2013.
10/2012

C. Sharan, S. Nair, S. Halder, S. Maitra, A. Al-Hendy. Abstract. Differential Expression of Chromatin Modifying Proteins between Normal Myometrium versus Myometrium from Fibroid Uteri Suggests Involvement of the Epigenome in Fibroid Biology. Presented at the 68th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine in San Diego, CA, October 20-24th, 2012.
10/2012

C. Sharan, S. Nair, S. Halder, S. Maitra, A. Al-Hendy. Abstract. Differential Expression of Chromatin Modifying Proteins between Fibroid Tumor Lesions versus Adjacent Myometrium Suggests Involvement of the Epigenome in Fibroid Biology. Presented at the 68th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine in San Diego, CA, October 20-24th, 2012.
10/2012

S. Nair, C. Sharan, S. Halder, S. Maitra, W. Khoder, A. Al-Hendy. Abstract. Epigenome & Uterine Fibroids: Distinct Patterns of Chromatin Modifying Genes in Human Myometrial Stem Cells from Normal versus Fibroid Uteri. Presented at the 68th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine in San Diego, CA, October 20-24th, 2012.

Vijay C.

Dr. Maitra is very caring, compassionate and concerned about patient health. My wife is her patient. Dr. Maitra is so sweet that my wife sees her niece in her.She understands the patient current and past situation and tries to accommodate and help and work around that.She doesn’t enforce her opinions and listens patiently about patient situations and prescribes medication that a patient can tolerate.She works with patient and not against. I am fortunate to have her treat my wife.I would highly recommend Dr. Maitra.

Airan A.

Dr. Maitra is awesome! I can't say enough about her. She cares about her patients and has a great team of co-workers. Swati goes above and beyond and handles extra tasks for me. More than recommended for anyone who wants a great professional at an accommodating clinic with a lovely team of staff members. Thanks for everything, guys!

Ridhima S.

I would highly recommend Dr. Maitra. She is the best psychiatrist i have come across. She listens so patiently, and her approach is so honest and remarkable.

Dane G.

Lumos Clinical has been a God send for my Wife and I. Dr Maitra is someone who is extremely intelligent and qualified in her field and she is also very compassionate and understanding.She has a way of getting through to people, empathizing with them and really helping them. Then there is Riya, and if you are lucky enough to speak to her, you already know she exhibits the upmost compassion, empathy and care. She was a large reason I chose to take my Wife to Lumos and it led us to an amazing Dr and rest of staff.

Julia T.

I cannot express how great my appreciation is for the staff and Doctors at Lumos Clinic. Dr Maitra and Swati have changed my view of psychiatric help because of their unending kindness and accommodation- I can schedule appointments over text increasing the likelihood I will get help. If you’re looking for help then I can’t recommend this clinic more. Dr Maitra has a diverse background working with a wide variety of patients, she’s incredibly smart, non-judgemental and has made the difference for me when other doctors in San Jose couldn’t.

Eric D.

Dr Maitra has been treating our son who has an eating disorder. She is the first doctor that my son has liked and she has had a lot of successes with our son. She is flexible and hard working and her staff is very professional. She has good instincts and incites. Strongly recommended.