Overview
LalithKumar Solai, M.D., is from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He served as the Professor of Psychiatry and the Chief of Geriatric Psychiatry. While there, he also served as Medical Director of Patient Safety at the UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital (WPH). In addition, he was the medical director of the Center for Interventional Psychiatry (CIP), overseeing care for patients with severe, difficult-to-treat depression and other debilitating psychiatric disorders. Under Dr. Solai's leadership, the CIP maintained a national reputation as a top provider of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), widely considered the gold-standard treatment for severe depression. Dr. Solai also substantially expanded the range of therapies provided by the CIP, including transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and ketamine.As chief of geriatric psychiatry, Dr. Solai led WPH's Geriatric Psychiatry Services (the largest geriatric psychiatric psychiatry division in the country), including the Geriatric Psychiatry Inpatient Unit, the Long-Term Care program, the Bellefield Enhanced Support Team (BEST) program, the Benedum Geriatric Center and UPMC Senior Care-Shadyside. He also supervised clinical services to more than 15 local/regional long-term care centers. His passion for clinical services lies within mental health services for nursing home patients. He created and managed a 30-bed nursing home unit that serves only primary behavioral health patients.Dr. Solai is a dedicated and accomplished educator who has taught extensively at all levels, particularly in resident and fellow training at WPH. He organized and ran the regional annual conference on Behavioral Health and Aging for more than ten years. He was the director of the geriatric psychiatry fellowship, a training program with a national reputation for clinical and educational excellence in late-life mental health.
His top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Schizoaffective Disorder, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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67 President Street, 67 President Street, Charleston, SC 29425
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lalithkumar Solai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lalithkumar Solai?
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Is Dr. Lalithkumar Solai a top-rated expert for Major Depression?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lalithkumar Solai is classified as an Experienced expert for Major Depression, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Lalithkumar Solai specialize in?
While Dr. Lalithkumar Solai is a Psychiatry, they have specific expertise in Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Schizoaffective Disorder. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Psychiatry.
Does Dr. Lalithkumar Solai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Lalithkumar Solai has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Major Depression. You can view a list of Dr. Lalithkumar Solai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Lalithkumar Solai accept my insurance?
Dr. Lalithkumar Solai accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-9888 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Bipolar Disorder (BPD)Dr. Solai isExperienced. Learn about Bipolar Disorder (BPD).
- DeliriumDr. Solai isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Major DepressionDr. Solai isExperienced. Learn about Major Depression.
- Schizoaffective DisorderDr. Solai isExperienced. Learn about Schizoaffective Disorder.
- SchizophreniaDr. Solai isExperienced. Learn about Schizophrenia.
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Dr. Solai isExperienced. Learn about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).