Overview
The founder of Rumi Mind Health, Dr. Sina Nikayin, MD is an internationally recognized interventional psychiatrist with years of experience in diagnosing and treating mood disorders and other treatment resistant mind health challenges.
After completing his psychiatry residency at Yale University, where he spent the last year of his training as the chief resident of interventional psychiatry, Dr. Nikayin joined the faculty at the Yale School of Medicine as an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry. Since then, Dr. Nikayin has completed tens of thousands of interventional psychiatric treatments on thousands of patients with the most challenging and treatment resistant disorders at Yale New Haven Hospital. He continues to provide care to patients at Yale New Haven Hospital as a Assistant Professor Adjunct of Psychiatry.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Nikayin has completed numerous scholarly projects, and has been the primary investigator or co-investigator on multiple significant studies and clinical trials in the field. His work has been cited more than 5,000 times as of this writing, a testament to his role in defining and advancing modern psychiatry. He has been featured in various major scientific publications and news organizations, including, but not limited to the New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA Psychiatry.
His top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Delirium, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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129 Kings Hwy N, Westport, CT 06880
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sina Nikayin
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sina Nikayin?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sina Nikayin by calling their office at 203-707-2000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sina Nikayin a top-rated expert for Major Depression?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sina Nikayin 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. Sina Nikayin specialize in?
While Dr. Sina Nikayin is a Psychiatry, they have specific expertise in Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Delirium. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Psychiatry.
Does Dr. Sina Nikayin participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sina Nikayin has published 22 articles and abstracts on conditions like Major Depression. You can view a list of Dr. Sina Nikayin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sina Nikayin accept my insurance?
Dr. Sina Nikayin accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 203-707-2000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Bipolar Disorder (BPD)Dr. Nikayin isExperienced. Learn about Bipolar Disorder (BPD).
- DeliriumDr. Nikayin isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Major DepressionDr. Nikayin isExperienced. Learn about Major Depression.
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Dr. Nikayin isExperienced. Learn about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).