Providers
Ritvij Satodiya, MD
Introduction
Dr. Ritvij Satodiya is deeply committed to advancing mental health care, with a strong focus on improving the well-being of individuals and communities. His professional journey across two continents has provided him with extensive exposure to diverse cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, strengthening his ability to deliver compassionate and culturally responsive psychiatric care.
During his training, Dr. Satodiya gained broad clinical experience at leading hospitals in New York City. Alongside his clinical work, he actively participated in advanced psychiatric research at prestigious academic institutions, including Yale University and New York University. These experiences allowed him to develop strong expertise in complex psychiatric conditions and a wide range of evidence-based treatment approaches.
Education & Clinical Training
Education & Clinical Training
Emory University School of Medicine
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship
New York University School of Medicine
Psychiatry Residency
Stony Brook University School of Medicine
Academic Appointments & Professional Service
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
Society of Biological Psychiatry (SOBP)
Psychiatry Residency
Awards & Honors
- Research Colloquium for Junior Investigators (Track 2) – American Psychiatric Association
- Nyapati Rao and Francis Lu International Medical Graduate (IMG) Fellowship Award – American Associations of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training
- Second Place – New York State Psychiatric Association 15th Annual Scientific Paper Contest
- Kathy Sylva “Rising Star” Award, Research Trainee of the Year, and Postgraduate Clinical Trainee of the Year – Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health
- Fellow Immersion Training Program Award in Addiction Medicine – Boston University School of Medicine (NIDA-supported)
- Educational Outreach Program Award – American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Early Research Career Colloquium Award – American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Fellowship Award – Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry
- Max Fink Award for Excellence in Research (awarded twice) – Department of Psychiatry, Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine
- Fellowship Award – Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship and Diversity Leadership Fellowship, American Psychiatric Association
- Chief Residency for Research – Department of Psychiatry, Stony Brook University School of Medicine
- Resident Recognition & Research Colloquium Award for Junior Investigators (Track 1) – American Psychiatric Association
Abhishek Wadhawan, MD
Introduction
Dr. Abhishek Wadhawan is a distinguished, board-certified psychiatrist dedicated to advancing the field of mental health through clinical excellence, academic leadership, and cutting-edge research. As a key Faculty Member at Carolinas Psychiatric Institute, Dr. Wadhawan brings a global perspective and a deep commitment to treating complex psychiatric conditions.
Throughout his career, Dr. Wadhawan has remained at the forefront of psychiatric innovation. He has contributed to significant collaborative research with the Mood and Anxiety Program at the University of Maryland Baltimore and has been recognized with numerous prestigious research awards.
Education & Board Certification
Residency - Saint Elizabeths Hospital
(George Washington University affiliate), Washington, DC
Academic & Clinical Appointments
Faculty Member
Carolinas Psychiatric Institute
Clinical Assistant Professor
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Assistant Clinical Professor
Saba University School of Medicine
Core Faculty Member
Residency Program at Saint Elizabeths Hospital
Awards, Honors & Professional Memberships
Society of Biological Psychiatry (SOBP)
American Psychiatric Association (APA)
Washington Psychiatric Society