About Dr. Prabhat Chalise
Consultant Psychiatrist in Biratnagar
Consultant Psychiatrist in Biratnagar, Koshi Province, Nepal, and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Purbanchal University School of Medicine.
Professional Background
Dr. Prabhat Chalise (MBBS, MD) is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Purbanchal University School of Medicine. He completed his MBBS at Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (Dhulikhel) and his MD in Psychiatry at the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS) with training at Mental Hospital, Patan. He is registered with the Nepal Medical Council (NMC registration no. 16893) and currently practices as a senior consultant psychiatrist at Dristi Clinic in Biratnagar.
He provides psychiatric assessment and management for a broad range of mental health and psychiatric conditions, with a clinical approach that combines evidence-based pharmacotherapy with targeted counseling and psychotherapy.
Credentials
Qualifications & Professional Roles
- MBBS (Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel)
- MD in Psychiatry (National Academy of Medical Sciences, Mental Hospital Patan)
- Consultant Psychiatrist
- Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Purbanchal University School of Medicine
- Nepal Medical Council registered psychiatrist (NMC no. 16893)
Academia
Academic Role
Dr. Chalise is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Purbanchal University School of Medicine in Biratnagar. His 2026 publication identifies him as Assistant Professor, Purbanchal University, Biratnagar, Nepal.
Associations
Professional Associations
Dr. Chalise is a Lifetime Member of the Psychiatrists' Association of Nepal (PAN), where he served as Joint Secretary (2023–2025) and as an Executive Member (2021–2023). He is the Founder President of the Early Career Psychiatrists' Network of Nepal (ECPN, 2023–2026) and a Lifetime Member of the Nepal Medical Association (NMA).
Involvement
Academic & Professional Involvement
Dr. Chalise serves as Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Purbanchal University School of Medicine, where he is involved in institutional medical education.
He has also participated in professional activities of the Psychiatrists' Association of Nepal, including the Website and Media committee for PANCON Nepalgunj 2024.
Selected Professional Activity
- Case presentation at thePANCON 2021 scientific programof the Psychiatrists' Association of Nepal.
- Presentation on pandemic and fear-related behavior, recorded while he was a psychiatrist at Patan Mental Hospital, in the public compilationBuilding Science Chasing Corona.
These are historical professional activities listed in public sources.
Research
Research & Publications
Dr. Prabhat Chalise is a co-author of the following 2026 publications in the Journal of Psychiatrists Association of Nepal.
“Empowering Leaders: Transformational Leadership Training in Nepal”
Co-authored with colleagues in the Journal of Psychiatrists Association of Nepal, 15(1), 61–64. The publication also identifies him as Assistant Professor at Purbanchal University, Biratnagar, Nepal.
“Evaluation of sleep quality in adults with major depressive disorder”
Co-authored with Upadhyay, S., Deep Shrestha, S., Katwal, P., Koirala, A., & Koirala, N. R., in the Journal of Psychiatrists' Association of Nepal, 15(1), 3–8. The study evaluated sleep quality among adult out-patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) and found a significant association between poor sleep quality and depression severity.