A Journey of Service — From Soldier to Healer

Dr. Aanuj Yadav’s journey in psychiatry began with his medical education, culminating in an MBBS degree, followed by specialised training in psychiatry leading to the prestigious DNB (Psychiatry) qualification. His academic foundation, combined with his membership in the Indian Psychiatric Society (MIPS), places him among the qualified psychiatric professionals in India.

What sets Dr. Yadav apart is his 14 years of dedicated psychiatric service in the Indian Army. As a Lt. Colonel (Retd.), he served the nation by providing mental health care to soldiers, veterans, and their families across multiple postings and deployments. Military psychiatry presents unique challenges — from combat stress and PTSD to the mental health needs of soldiers and their families in high-pressure environments. Dr. Yadav’s experience in this demanding context has shaped him into a psychiatrist who combines clinical precision with extraordinary resilience and practical wisdom.

After retiring from military service, Dr. Yadav established Jai Ram Psychiatry Clinic in Lucknow in 2023, bringing his expertise to the civilian population. His transition from military to civilian practice was driven by a simple conviction: the discipline, structure, and evidence-based approach of military psychiatry can benefit every patient — not just those in uniform.

Today, he serves patients of all ages, with a particular focus on child and adolescent mental health, ADHD and autism assessments, and the management of complex psychiatric disorders. His patients consistently praise his empathetic approach, minimal-medication philosophy, and practical, actionable advice.