About
Dr. Vikrant Mittal is a board-certified adult psychiatrist and Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He earned his MBBS from the University of Mumbai and his MD in psychiatry from Tufts University and Yale University School of Medicine, where he served as Chief Resident in Psychosomatic Medicine. He also holds a Master of Health Science in health finance and management from the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Dr. Mittal is a Fellow of both the American Psychiatric Association and the American College of Health Care Executives. His leadership roles have included Chief Medical Officer for the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Psychiatry Hospital and Medical Director and Chairman of Psychiatry at St. Luke's Hospital System. He previously held faculty appointments at Temple School of Medicine, Tufts University, and Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. S. journals and contributed chapters to psychiatry textbooks.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Mumbai (MBBS)
Medical School
Tufts University and Yale University School of Medicine (MD, Psychiatry)
Residency
Yale University School of Medicine, Chief Resident in Psychosomatic Medicine
Additional Training
Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health (Master of Health Science - Health Finance and Management)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Mittal right for?
Dr. Mittal is a strong fit for adults seeking psychiatric care from a clinician with deep academic and leadership experience. Patients managing complex mental health conditions benefit from his psychosomatic medicine background. Those who want a psychiatrist with a broad health systems perspective will find his training at Yale and Johns Hopkins relevant. He works well with patients who need thoughtful, evidence-informed psychiatric evaluation and management.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Mittal specializes in adult psychiatry and psychosomatic medicine. He treats a broad range of psychiatric conditions in adult patients. His clinical training at Yale and Tufts gives him a strong foundation in complex psychiatric presentations.
Yes. Dr. Mittal holds Diplomate status from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is also a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, one of the field's most distinguished professional designations.
Dr. Mittal completed his MD in psychiatry through training at Tufts University and Yale University School of Medicine. At Yale, he served as Chief Resident in Psychosomatic Medicine. He also earned a Master of Health Science from the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Yes. Dr. Mittal served as Chief Medical Officer for the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Psychiatry Hospital. He also served as Medical Director and Chairman of Psychiatry at St. Luke's Hospital System. Those roles reflect significant clinical and administrative leadership experience.
Yes. Dr. Mittal held faculty appointments at Temple School of Medicine, Tufts University, and Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. These positions reflect his ongoing engagement with psychiatric education and research.
Dr. Mittal is a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and a Fellow of the American College of Health Care Executives. These fellowships recognize both his clinical expertise and his leadership in health care administration.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026