Gagandeep Singh, M. D.
Helping you put the pieces together
DR GAGANDEEP SINGH PSYCHIATRIST
Gagandeep Singh, MD
Gagandeep Singh, MD, is board certified in both child and adolescent psychiatry and general adult psychiatry and takes a personalized approach with all of his patients. With a private practice located in Freehold and Monroe Township, New Jersey, he handles a wide range of mental health concerns, from depression and anxiety to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Dr. Singh was born in India, but immigrated to America as a young child and grew up in New Jersey. He personally understands the influence culture has on individual issues and communities, especially when it comes to mental health stigmas. Through his medical practice and community involvement, Dr. Singh strives to educate the public about mental health issues, with a focus on the particular needs of the South Asian community.
Personalized Approach
Dr. Singh’s approach is personalized and unique in the in-depth initial assessment he provides, as well as the extended duration of time he allows for each of his sessions.
The extended sessions allow for Dr. Singh to better understand the specific needs and preferences of each patient. Each appointment experience is unique and specifically tailored to that specific patient, building a foundation on rapport and trust.
Education
Dr. Singh attended Rutgers University on a merit-based scholarship, where he majored in biology and psychology.
He earned his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (Rutgers University) - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where he also completed both his general psychiatry residency and a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry.
Personal Life
Dr. Singh is a practicing Sikh and speaks four languages: English, Punjabi, Hindi, and Spanish.
When he’s not at the office, Dr. Singh enjoys sports, cultural dances, poetry, writing, and stage performances.
PSYCHIATRIST IN NEW JERSEY
DR. SINGH'S THOUGHTS
These are Dr. Singh's thoughts about the work he is fortunate to do, in his own words.
The Practice of Psychiatry
"The practice of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, as well as Adult Psychiatry, is as exciting as it is varied.
This specialty is truly one of the last bastions in modern medicine that allows the practitioner to 'connect' with the patient, and one where the value of the patient's input is not underestimated.
You can read my blog to understand my thoughts on the importance of the doctor-patient relationship and providing mental health services to society as a whole, as well as specific barriers faced by the South Asian community."
The Art of Psychiatry
"Understanding the impact of one's life experiences, and the interaction with a person's biology and temperament is an art that few have the opportunity to practice on a routine basis. A careful evaluation can reveal several areas of focus for medication and therapy during the treatment of the individual.
It is this art that defines the profession of Psychiatry - especially Child and Adolescent Psychiatry."
TOP DOCTOR
Dr. Singh has been named a New Jersey Top Doc based on patient feedback and accolades!
BEST PSYCHIATRIST NJ
HONORS AND AWARDS
2011 Board Certification achieved in the specialty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
2010 Board Certification achieved in Adult (General) Psychiatry
2009 Author of article on adolescent hopelessness and deliberate ingestion of foreign objects (being edited for submission to journal)
2009 Small Group Facilitator for Medical Students (February) – Clinical Case Vignettes in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
2008-09 American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Resident Representative for Child/Adol. Fellowship Program
2008 Grand Rounds Presenter (April) – Prevalence of Osteoporosis Risk Factors in SPMI Patients
2008 Small Group Facilitator (March) – Individual Barriers to Medical and Psychiatric Treatment
2007 Young Investigators’ Poster Presentation at the American Psychiatric Association Annual Conference - San Diego, May 2007: Prevalence of Osteoporosis in SPMI Patients.
2007 Indo-American Psychiatric Association Outstanding Resident Award Recipient
2006 New Jersey Psychiatric Association Best Paper Award Recipient (Internet Addiction)
2006-08 President – North American Sikh Medical and Dental Association; Early career physicians sub-chapter (NASMDA – FRAMS)