Dr Jerome Nicholapillai

Jerome is a Consultant Psychiatrist practicing at Northpark Private Hospital, where he has been consulting for eight years. Jerome provides comprehensive psychiatric assessment and management for a broad range of mental health conditions with an emphasis on evidence-based care.

He has experience across both public and private mental health services in Victoria and has held senior roles in psychiatric education and registrar training. Jerome values close collaboration with referring GPs and provides timely communication following assessment and treatment planning.

Areas of Practice

• General Adult Psychiatry (including older adolescents)

• Mood disorders (depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder)

• Psychotic disorders (schizophrenia and related conditions)

• Trauma-related disorders (including PTSD)

• ADHD assessment and management

Referral Indications & Assessment Services

• Diagnostic clarification and second psychiatric opinions

• Medication optimisation and treatment-resistant conditions

• Medicare Item 291 psychiatric assessments

• ADHD diagnostic assessments and management

• WorkCover, TAC and other compensable patient assessments and management

• Telehealth consultations where appropriate

• Inpatient admissions at Northpark Private Hospital

Languages: English, Tamil, Hindi