Ritula Mehndiratta, MD, DABSM
Sleep Medicine located in Rockville, MD & Germantown, MD
About Dr. Mehndiratta
Ritula B. Mehndiratta, M.D.
Licensure
State of Maryland
State of Virginia State of Texas
Certification
Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry
ABIM, Diplomate in Sleep Medicine
Education and Experience
August 2011-Present: Medical Director at Sleep Services of Maryland, Rockville, MD, Germantown, MD and Leesburg, VA
August 2011-Present: Medical Director at Sleep Services of Maryland, Rockville, MD, Germantown, MD and Leesburg, VA
Sept- 2003 –March 2012: Consulting Psychiatrist at Psychogeriatrics, Silver Spring MD
Sept 2002-March 2012: Consulting Psychiatrist at Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, MD
June 1999- Sept 2002: Staff Psychiatrist Veteran Affairs Medical Center affiliated with Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
July1997-June1999: Residency (PGY3-4) University Hospital of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University, and Cleveland OH
July1996-June 1997: University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL
Jan 1995-June 1996: University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
1993-1994: Medical Assistant to Dr Satish Mongia, M.D. (Neurologist) Jamestown, NY
1992: Clinical Research (Performed evaluation of drug addicted patients and assisted with rehabilitation protocol. Obtained history and collected clinical data
1991: Rotatory internship at Sardar Patel medical College (India)
1985-1990: M.B.B.S. from Sardar Patel Medical School, University of Rajasthan (India)
1984: Dayanand College, University of Kurushetra (India)
1982-1983: High school from Harayana Agriculture University, Hisar (India)
Honors and Awards
Certificate of commendation presented by American association of Women Psychiatrists in recognition of outstanding contribution to psychiatry and Women’s Health
I was recognized as outstanding resident during my residency.
Attended Mental Health Board Meetings and actively involved in peer review and quality assurance committees.
Graduated in first division throughout the medical school
Graduated with merit (ranked 7th in the University)
Honors in Biology, Social sciences and Sanskrit
Presentations and Publications
1. M Balish, Y Mehndiratta, P Rosenburg, Ritula Mehndiraxta, Mitchell Wallin. The role of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in the treatment of insonmia associated with drug resistant insomnia. Neurology Supplement April 2000, vol 54, Number 7, supplement 3.
2. EEG Changes associated with rTMS as used in the treatment of depression. Angela Warner, Y Mehndiratta, Marshall Balish, P Rosenburg Neurology Supplement April 2000, vol 54, Number 7, supplement 3: P03.101.
3. Treatment of lumbar facet syndrome with radiofrequency denervation. Y Mehndiratta, DeSilva, Mohammad Yaseen, M Wallin, Abstract Book, Worldwide Pain Conference 2000, page 87
4. Role of rTMS in the treatment of headache. R Mehndiratta, M Balish, Y Mehndiratta, P Rosenburg. Abstract Book, Worldwide Pain Conference 2000, page 218.
5. rTMS in the treatment of insomnia. R Mehndiratta, Y Mehndiratta, M Balish, P Rosenburg.
Journal of Sleep and Sleep disorder Research, April 2000
The role of rTMS in the treatment of PTSD (Accepted for publication in the Journal of Neuropsychiatry) The following abstracts were presented at the MUSC (Medical University of South Carolina)
Research Day:
1. Review of HIV related neurological disorders in the pediatric age group in S.C.
2. Normalization of CD 4+ counts in-patients without HIV infection treated for neurosarcoidosis.
3. LOCKED IN SYNDROME: Following recurrent episodes of vertigo and generalized shaking.
Research
Sub-Investigator in the role of rTMS (Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) in the treatment of drug resistant depression.
Clinical Research (Performed evaluation of drug addicted patients and assisted with rehabilitation protocol. Obtained history and collected clinical data.
Memberships
APA
AMA
AASM
Extracurricular activities
Medical School
Participated in dance, theater and badminton
First place in Improvisional Theater
Second place in Badminton Open Mixed Doubles
Second place Pantomime Competition
Citizenship: US citizen
Ritula B. Mehndiratta, M.D.
Licensure
State of Maryland
State of Virginia State of Texas
Certification
Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry
ABIM, Diplomate in Sleep Medicine
Education and Experience
August 2011-Present: Medical Director at Sleep Services of Maryland, Rockville, MD, Germantown, MD and Leesburg, VA
August 2011-Present: Medical Director at Sleep Services of Maryland, Rockville, MD, Germantown, MD and Leesburg, VA
Sept- 2003 –March 2012: Consulting Psychiatrist at Psychogeriatrics, Silver Spring MD
Sept 2002-March 2012: Consulting Psychiatrist at Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, MD
June 1999- Sept 2002: Staff Psychiatrist Veteran Affairs Medical Center affiliated with Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
July1997-June1999: Residency (PGY3-4) University Hospital of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University, and Cleveland OH
July1996-June 1997: University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL
Jan 1995-June 1996: University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
1993-1994: Medical Assistant to Dr Satish Mongia, M.D. (Neurologist) Jamestown, NY
1992: Clinical Research (Performed evaluation of drug addicted patients and assisted with rehabilitation protocol. Obtained history and collected clinical data
1991: Rotatory internship at Sardar Patel medical College (India)
1985-1990: M.B.B.S. from Sardar Patel Medical School, University of Rajasthan (India)
1984: Dayanand College, University of Kurushetra (India)
1982-1983: High school from Harayana Agriculture University, Hisar (India)
Honors and Awards
Certificate of commendation presented by American association of Women Psychiatrists in recognition of outstanding contribution to psychiatry and Women’s Health
I was recognized as outstanding resident during my residency.
Attended Mental Health Board Meetings and actively involved in peer review and quality assurance committees.
Graduated in first division throughout the medical school
Graduated with merit (ranked 7th in the University)
Honors in Biology, Social sciences and Sanskrit
Presentations and Publications
1. M Balish, Y Mehndiratta, P Rosenburg, Ritula Mehndiraxta, Mitchell Wallin. The role of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in the treatment of insonmia associated with drug resistant insomnia. Neurology Supplement April 2000, vol 54, Number 7, supplement 3.
2. EEG Changes associated with rTMS as used in the treatment of depression. Angela Warner, Y Mehndiratta, Marshall Balish, P Rosenburg Neurology Supplement April 2000, vol 54, Number 7, supplement 3: P03.101.
3. Treatment of lumbar facet syndrome with radiofrequency denervation. Y Mehndiratta, DeSilva, Mohammad Yaseen, M Wallin, Abstract Book, Worldwide Pain Conference 2000, page 87
4. Role of rTMS in the treatment of headache. R Mehndiratta, M Balish, Y Mehndiratta, P Rosenburg. Abstract Book, Worldwide Pain Conference 2000, page 218.
5. rTMS in the treatment of insomnia. R Mehndiratta, Y Mehndiratta, M Balish, P Rosenburg.
Journal of Sleep and Sleep disorder Research, April 2000
The role of rTMS in the treatment of PTSD (Accepted for publication in the Journal of Neuropsychiatry) The following abstracts were presented at the MUSC (Medical University of South Carolina)
Research Day:
1. Review of HIV related neurological disorders in the pediatric age group in S.C.
2. Normalization of CD 4+ counts in-patients without HIV infection treated for neurosarcoidosis.
3. LOCKED IN SYNDROME: Following recurrent episodes of vertigo and generalized shaking.
Research
Sub-Investigator in the role of rTMS (Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) in the treatment of drug resistant depression.
Clinical Research (Performed evaluation of drug addicted patients and assisted with rehabilitation protocol. Obtained history and collected clinical data.
Memberships
APA
AMA
AASM
Extracurricular activities
Medical School
Participated in dance, theater and badminton
First place in Improvisional Theater
Second place in Badminton Open Mixed Doubles
Second place Pantomime Competition
Citizenship: US citizen
Accepted Insurance
All major insurances accepted.