Dr Deb Sahhar is a Psychiatrist, practising since 1998 in both private and public psychiatry. She has an interest in mood disorders and clinical focus in older individuals. Dr Sahhar focuses on both pharmacological as well as psychological approach. 

Dr Sahhar is the Director of the Seniors program at Ramsay Clinic Albert Road and works as a Clinical Liaison Psychiatrist at The Alfred.

Dr Anthony Sams is a Psychiatrist who completed his undergraduate medical training at the University of Newcastle, NSW. He completed training in Psychiatry in Sydney and has been a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists since 2001.

In addition to his psychiatric qualification, in 2002 Dr Sams was awarded Fellowship in the Australasian Chapter of Addiction Medicine (Royal Australasian College of Physicians).

Dr Sams has worked in both public and private mental health sectors, working primarily in the sub-speciality of Addiction Psychiatry.   He is a Senior Staff Specialist Psychiatrist in Addiction Medicine, Royal North Shore Hospital NSW.

Dr Sams has been the Medical Director of the Drug and Alcohol Programs at Ramsay Cinic Northside, and Ramsay Clinic Wentworthville from 2007-2017.

Treatment Services

• In-patient Detoxification and Rehabilitation.
• Assessment for psychiatric comorbid conditions, commencement or referral for further treatment.
• Assessment and advice for inpatients regarding suitable anti-craving medication.
• Group therapy for hospitalised patients.
• Dr Sams has a particular interest in treating comorbid Anxiety Disorders with Addictions, and the use of medication treatments for Alcohol Use disorders.

Additional Services

• Outpatient group therapy within the Ramsay Clinic Northside for patients maintaining recovery from addiction.

Dr Mathew Samuel obtained his MBBS and FRAWZCP at the Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Psychiatry as well as a Certificate in Old Age Psychiatry at the faculty of Old Age Psychiatry.

As well as this he also has a Diploma in Psychological Medicine at the National Institute of Mental Health & Neuroscience. 
 

Dr Samuels provides a comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment of patients across the spectrum of psychiatric disorders. This includes addressing the functional impact of the condition and a patient centred approach to treatment. Adult patients are seen primarily on an outpatient basis, but if required, an inpatient service is offered at Ramsay Clinic Northside.

Treatment Services
Dr Samuels provides a comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment of patients across the spectrum of psychiatric disorders. This includes addressing the functional impact of the condition and a patient centred approach to treatment. Adult patients are seen primarily on an outpatient basis, but if required, an inpatient service is offered at the Northside Group St Leonards Clinic.

Additional Services
With extensive experience in medico-legal assessments and an interest in the interface between mental illness and the law, Dr Samuels carries out assessments for both criminal and civil matters. He has provided written and oral evidence to every level of court in Australia and the United Kingdom.

About Dr Samuels
Dr Samuels is a medical doctor and trained in both General Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry in Australia and the United Kingdom. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and is also accredited by the College as a Forensic Psychiatrist. In addition to private psychiatric practice, Dr Samuels is a Senior Staff Specialist and the Clinical Director for the Northern Sydney Local Health District, providing clinical leadership to services at Royal North Shore, Ryde, Manly and Hornsby Hospitals.

Dr Samuels lectures to psychiatrists in areas of general and forensic psychiatry, both nationally and internationally. He has been awarded six prestigious Clinical Excellence Awards in the United Kingdom. He has also been invited to a reception at Buckingham Palace hosted by the Queen in recognition of his work in psychiatry in the United Kingdom.

Dr Sandhu is an experienced adult psychiatrist based at Ramsay Clinic Wentworthville. With a strong background in both hospital and community psychiatry, Dr Sandhu has experience in managing complex psychiatric conditions across diverse settings. 

His areas of interest include chronic pain, perinatal psychiatry and neuropsychiatric conditions. Dr Sandhu has a broad scope of practice in adult psychiatry with extensive experience treating mood, psychotic and trauma related disorders.

He is committed in delivering evidence-based, culturally approriate treatment tailored to the individual needs of his patients. Dr Sandhu firmly believes in a holistic approach, combining both psychological and pharmacological options. He sees both in-patients and out-patients aged between 18 to 70.

Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Personality Disorders, Work Cover, Employment Related Stress, DVA.

In private practice at three locations in Brisbane

Admits to New Farm Clinic

Visits Mackay clinics regularly

Offers Telepsychiatry for eligible patients

Dr Pritom Sarker is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) with advanced subspecialty training in Addiction Psychiatry. He holds a strong clinical interest in Adult ADHD, dual diagnosis, and the long-term mental health impacts of trauma. His research interests include the effects of childhood trauma on mental health and cognition. 

Dr Sarker is affiliated with NSW Health and works across both public and private sectors in metropolitan Sydney. He consults in inpatient and outpatient settings, including Ramsay Clinic Wentworthville and telepsychiatry services. 

Dr Sarker has broad and deep experience treating:
•    Substance Use Disorders: Alcohol, stimulants, cannabis, opioids, prescription medications
•    Adult ADHD: Diagnostic assessment and long-term management
•    Mood and Anxiety Disorders
•    Psychotic and Personality Disorders
•    Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) populations
His approach is collaborative, structured, and trauma-informed, tailored to support patient recovery in both community and institutional settings.

Dr Sarker applies a biopsychosocial model and works in close collaboration with:
•    GPs and referrers
•    Psychologists and allied health teams
•    Family and carers (where appropriate)
•    Public sector networks and private hospitals

He integrates pharmacological, psychological, and social interventions, always aiming to create sustainable recovery plans for his patients. 

Dr Sarker speaks Bengali, Hindi, and English, and is passionate about culturally sensitive care for migrants, international students, and CALD communities

Professor James Scott is a Child and Youth Psychiatrist and the Director of Ramsay Health Youth Service at New Farm. He has experience working in inpatient and community settings. He has  an interest in providing care to children and young people with anxiety, ADHD, psychosis and mood disorders. His clinical practice incorporates a biopsychosocial model with intensive family involvement.     

James is also a clinician researcher. He was the recipient of a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Practitioner Fellowship (2016-2020), awarded for his research into prevention and intervention strategies to improve the mental health of adolescents. He is an author on over 300 peer reviewed publications. In 2018, he was awarded the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists’ Senior Research Award, conferred on the ‘Fellow who has made the most significant contribution to psychiatric research in Australia and New Zealand over the preceding five years.

Ramsay Health Youth Service at New Farm was developed by James and commenced in November 2022 with the opening of the first private inpatient unit for adolescents 14-17 years. It has now expanded to have a second ward for youth (18-25 years).

The service will provide a group based programme which will provide young people with skills to better cope with their mental health problems. The service will be for young people with mental health problems who have significant impairment in functioning. It is open to adolescents and young adults seeking voluntary admissions who are willing to participate in the programme of group and individual therapy, physical activity and family support. Young people will be admitted for a maximum of three weeks. The programme will be ideal for those who are seeking more intensive treatment than can be provided in outpatient appoinntments. Because it is an open ward without capacity for involuntary admissions, Ramsay Health Youth Service at New Farm is unable to provide care to young people who are at high risk of harm to themselves or others.