About Dr. Pradipta Majumder
Focus areas
Adolescent Psychiatry
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Panic Disorder
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
Psychiatry Consultation
Bipolar Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Psychodynamic
Identity
Gender
MaleSexuality
StraightEthnicity
Asian
Languages spoken
Bengali, English
Getting to know Dr. Pradipta Majumder
Dr. Pradipta Majumder, a distinguished adult and child and adolescent psychiatrist, provides expert psychiatric care through virtual consultations at Silver Spring Psychiatry. He is board certified in both general adult and child and adolescent psychiatry. He is fluent in English, Hindi, and Bengali, facilitating effective communication with diverse patients.
Dr. Majumder completed his medical degree at Kolkata Medical College and Hospital. He then completed a residency in psychiatry at Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West (formerly known as St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital) and a fellowship at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Dr. Majumder is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in psychiatry and child & adolescent psychiatry. He is dedicated to delivering compassionate and personalized care to his patients.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I welcome new patients and currently accept a few insurance plans. I specialize in supporting individuals facing various mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, and more. My ideal patient is someone who values teamwork and open communication in their treatment journey, approaching it with trust and positivity. Together, we build a foundation of trust and mutual respect in a safe, supportive environment. Through thorough assessment and tailored interventions, we work collaboratively to empower individuals, fostering resilience and self-discovery.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Navigating mental health challenges can feel overwhelming. I understand the journey and offer a compassionate, personalized approach. Let's work together to empower you towards wellbeing and growth. Reach out; your well-being matters.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
- Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork
Popular visit reasons
Agoraphobia
Pain Management Consultation
Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Psychiatry Consultation
Psychosexual Evaluation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Agoraphobia
Pain Management Consultation
Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Psychiatry Consultation
Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Education and training
- Medical School - Kolkata Medical College and Hospital, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
- Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center, Residency in Psychiatry
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (Fellowship)
Professional memberships
- American Psychiatric Association
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Awards and publications
- 1. Patel RS, Majumder P, Correll CU. Characteristics and Correlates of Metabolic Syndrome in Adolescents with Unipolar and Bipolar Depression: Results from a Cross-National Inpatient Case-Control Study. J Child Adolesc Psychopharmacol. 2022 Oct;32(8):426-433. doi: 10.1089/cap.2022.0017. PMID: 36282769. 2. Barman R, Majumder P, Doifode T, Kablinger A. Newer Antipsychotics: Brexpiprazole, cariprazine, and lumateperone: A pledge or another unkempt promise? (Invited Article) World Journal of Psychiatry (invited article). World J Psychiatr 2021; 11(12): 1228-1238 [DOI: 10.5498/wjp.v11.i12.1228]. 3. Balan S, Majumder P, Radhakrishnan R, et al. The Networked Computer Metaphor: A Novel Tool for Psychiatric Trainees to Enhance Utility of the Biopsychosocial Model of Health and Illness. Cureus. 2021 August 23; 13(8): e17395. doi:10.7759/cureus.17395. 4. Namdev V, Haneef G, Khan A T, Majumder P, et al. Psychiatric Comorbidities Affect the Hospitalization Course of Parkinson’s Disease Patients: A Cross-Sectional Inpatient Study. Cureus. 2021 July 08; 13(7): e16255. doi:10.7759/cureus.16255 5. Dias C C, Ayala V, Aliduux F A, Majumder P, et al. Psychiatric Comorbidities in Pediatric Inpatients With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and Impact on Hospital Course: Inputs From a Case-Control Inpatient Study. Cureus. 2021 June 16; 13(6): e15686. doi:10.7759/cureus.15686 6. Sejdiu A, Pereira K N, Joundi H, Majumder P, et al. Demographic Pattern and Mortality Risk Factors for Prescription Opioid Overdose Hospitalizations: Results From Nationwide Inpatient Sample Analysis. Cureus. 2021 June 15; 13(6): e15674. doi:10.7759/cureus.15674 7. Majumder P, Balan S, Gupta V, Wadhwa R, Perera TD. The Safety and Efficacy of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in the Treatment of Major Depression Among Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review. Cureus. 2021 Apr 19;13(4):e14564. doi: 10.7759/cureus.14564. PMID: 34026380; PMCID: PMC8133761. 8. Barman R, Majumder P, Sharma V. Naltrexone associated seizure: a case report. International Journal of Scientific Research, 2021;01, January, 2021 DOI : 10.36106/ijsr. 9. Sarkar S, Majumder P, Balhara YPS. Prevalence and socio-demographic correlates of law enforcement involvement among treatment-seeking adult males with opioid use disorder. International Journal of Law and Psychiatry. 2021; 74. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijlp.2020.101653 10. Majumder P, Sarkar S. A Review of the Prevalence of Illicit Substance Use in Solid-Organ Transplant Candidates and the Effects of Illicit Substance Use on Solid-Organ Transplant Treatment Outcomes. Cureus. 2020; 12(7): e8986. doi:10.7759/cureus.8986 11. Sharma V, Majumder P, Barman R. Two tents for Coronavirus- mental Health Perspective. Int J Psychiatr Res. 2020; 3(3): 1-3. 12. Sarkar S, Majumder P. COVID 19 draws attention to the adaptive evolutionary perspective of certain personality traits. Asian J Psychiatr. 2020;53:102215. doi:10.1016/j.ajp.2020.102215. 13. Majumder P. Development of Restless leg syndrome in a Pediatric patient treated with Sertraline. Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine 2020;42:311-2. 14. Mitra A, Tripathi S, Bhattacharya G, Majumder P. Somnambulism associated with the use of clonidine: A case report and review of the literature. Indian J Psychiatry 2018;60:372-3. 15. Majumder P, Sarkar S, Gupta R, Patra BN, Balhara YPS. Predictors of retention in treatment in a tertiary care de-addiction center. Indian J Psychiatry 2016;58:27-30 16. Majumder P, Khandelwal SK, Sood M, Nehra A, Sharma BS. A Comparative study of cognitive function following traumatic brain injury: significance of initial GCS score to predict cognitive outcome. J Mental Health Hum Behav 2015; 20:59-64. 17. Mittal A, Majumder P, Agrawal A, Sood M, Khandelwal SK. Early-onset obsessive-compulsive disorder with obsessive slowness: A case report and demonstration of management. Indian J Psychol Med. 2013 Oct;35(4):407-9 18. Jain R, Majumder P, Gupta T. Review Article: Pharmacological intervention of Nicotine Dependence. BioMed Research International, Volume 2013 (2013), Article ID 278392 19. Jain R, Quraishi R, Majumder P, Pattanayak R. Comparison of self-report and biological measures for alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drug use in consecutive alcohol-dependent patients visiting a tertiary care centre. Journal of Substance use. 2013 Aug; 18(4): 302- 3010. 20. Srivastava S, Chadda RK, Bala K, Majumdar P. A study of neuropsychiatric manifestations in patients of neurocysticercosis. Indian J Psychiatry. 2013 Jul;55(3):264-7. doi: 10.4103/0019-5545.117146. PMID: 24082247; PMCID: PMC3777348. 21. Balhara YP, Majumder P, Lal R. A pilot comparative study of attitude of trainee nurses, nursing staff and trainee doctors towards the mentally ill patients. Delhi Psychiatry Journal. 2011 Oct; 14(2): 302-306. 22. Majumder P, Chadda RK, Goyal P, Mittal A, Kumar N. Case Report: Clozapine induced eosinophilia. Indian J Psychiatry. 2011 Apr; 53(2): 152–153. 23. Tripathi BM, Majumder P. Lactating Mother and Psychotropic Drugs. Mens Sana Monogram. 2010 Dec; 8(1): 83–95. 24. Thesis: "Assessment of Cognitive Function, Psychiatric Morbidity And Quality Of Life In Patients Sustaining Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury And Treated Surgically". Department of Psychiatry, AIIMS, New Delhi. Chief Guide Dr. S. K. Khandelwal, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, AIIMS and Co guides Dr. Mamta Sood, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, AIIMS, Dr. B. S. Sharma, Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, AIIMS and Dr. Ashima Nehra, Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology, Neuroscience Center. Book Chapter Book Chapter Nelson Pediatrics Board Review- Section 19, Selected Topics in Psychiatry. Book Review: Sharan P, Majumder P. Book Review: Basic Notes in Psychiatry. Fourth edition. Michael I. Levi. Book. Review in The National Medical Journal of India. 2011 Sep; 24(5): 310. Available at: http://archive.nmji.in/archives/Volume-24/Issue-5/Book-Reviews.pdf
NPI number
1962782284
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Which board certifications does Dr. Pradipta Majumder have?
Dr. Pradipta Majumder is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology), and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Pradipta Majumder?
Dr. Pradipta Majumder frequently sees patients for Pain Management Consultation, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Pradipta Majumder on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Pradipta Majumder speak?
Dr. Pradipta Majumder speaks English, Hindi, and Bengali.