Dr Nicholas Hughes Psychiatrist

Melbourne Mental Health 249-251 Auburn Road, Hawthorn, Victoria, 3122

Info

Phone03 7002 9610(Landline)Websitewww.melbournementalhealth.com.au
Melbourne Mental Health 249-251 Auburn Road, Hawthorn, Victoria, 3122
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Overview

Dr Hughes initially trained as a pharmacist before completing his graduate medical degree at the University of Melbourne. He went on to pursue basic psychiatric training at the Royal Melbourne Hospital before completing advanced training at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health, where he now works as a consultant forensic psychiatrist. Please note that due to his frequent appearances as an expert witness for both criminal and civil matters in the courts, Dr Hughes is unable to enter any treatment role with an individual currently in receipt of Workcover payments.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Certificate of Advanced Training in Forensic Psychiatry (Cert. Forensic Psych.) Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, 2022
  • Graduate Certificate in Forensic Psychiatric Practice (GC-FPP) - Swimburne University, 2022
  • Master of Psychiatry (MPsych) - University Of Melbourne, 2019
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) - University of Melbourne, 2014
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) - University of Queensland, 2010

Working Hours

This Week

Monday:8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday:8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday:8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday:8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Addictions
  • Alcohol and other drugs addictions (AOD)
  • Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Forensic psychiatry
  • Mood disorders
  • Sexual disorders

Modalities

  • Psychotherapy

Patient Focus

  • Adults
  • Women
  • Men

Languages Spoken

  • English

Services

  • Online consultations