Dr Peter Drysdale

Dr Peter Drysdale is a highly qualified and dedicated Psychiatrist based in Glen Iris, Victoria. With a primary focus on Old Age Psychiatry and Psychogeriatrics, he provides compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to the unique mental health needs of older adults, specifically those aged 60 and above. Dr Drysdale is committed to supporting patients and their families as they navigate complex cognitive and psychiatric conditions, offering a reassuring and professional approach to mental health management.

In his clinical practice, Dr Drysdale specialises in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, and dementia. He possesses particular expertise in neuropsychiatry and the administration of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). In addition to clinical care, Dr Drysdale offers specialised services such as civil and criminal medicolegal assessments, urgent psychiatric evaluations, and independent opinions and reports, including Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) item 291 assessments. He also serves as an approved WorkCover Provider.

Dr Drysdale completed his medical training with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) alongside a Bachelor of Science with Honours (BScHons). He is a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) in the United Kingdom and a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP). Demonstrating his dedication to his sub-specialty, he is also an Accredited Member of the Faculty of Old Age Psychiatry within the RANZCP.