
Dr. Shreekumar S. Vinekar, MD, DLFAPA, DLFAACAP, FACPsych
Addiction Psychiatrist | Addiction Psychiatry
2525 NW Expressway Suite #312 Oklahoma City OK, 73112About
Dr. Shreekumar Vinekar practices General Psychiatry, Adult, Geriatric, Forensic, Addiction, and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in Oklahoma City, OK. Dr. Vinekar evaluates patients throughout the lifespan, including childhood and adolescence, utilizing various assessment procedures to determine beneficial treatments that relieve symptoms, attain and maintain remission and stability while improving quality of life and promoting better lifestyle choices. As both a General Psychiatrist and Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Dr. Vinekar is trained and certified to offer psychotherapy, medication management, and numerous other treatment modalities. He helps patients improve their adaptation to past and present stressors, striving to enhance overall wellbeing, achieve wellness, optimize available resources, foster well-bonded family and social environments, support educational achievements, meet occupational and professional goals, and maximize functionality—or to make the best of any disability to live as normal a life as possible as a "differently abled" individual. His forensic practice primarily focuses on helping those who have suffered psychological injuries and trauma to qualify for workers' compensation and/or public assistance. He is also a certified disability analyst. Dr. Vinekar brings extensive experience in Rural Psychiatry, Correctional Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Community Psychiatry, Acute and Long-Term Inpatient Psychiatry (Adult, Geriatric, Child and Adolescent), Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense Psychiatric Care, and the treatment of Chronic Major Mental Disorders. Currently he is engaged in full-time out-patient psychiatry and maintains his academic affiliation as a Professor Emeritus at OU College of Medicine.
Education and Training
Seth G. S. Medical College MB,BS 1966
Board Certification
Senior Disability Analyst and Diplomate (Disability Analysts)
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (Psychiatry and Neurology)
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Professor Emeritus OU College of Medicine 2014 - Present
- Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences University of Oklahoma College of Medicine 1998 - 2014
Awards
- Numerous Best Teacher and Distinguished Faculty Awards including Gordon Deckert Award for Sustained Educational Excellence 2005 Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, OU College of Medicine, 1999-2014
- Povl Toussieng Distinguished Service Award 2012 Oklahoma Council for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Professional Memberships
- Distinguished Life Fellow, American Psychiatric Association, 1974-Present
- Distinguished Life Fellow, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 1978-Present
- Fellow, American College of Psychiatrists, 1999-Present
- Member, American Medical Association, 1974-Present
- Psychiatric Consultant and Member, Oklahoma Society for Psychoanalytic Study (OSPS), 1999-2014
- Member, American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, 1977-1988
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Paul Harris Fellow, International Rotary Club
Areas of research
Trauma Psychatry
Sensory Isolation
Visual Recognition of Facial Emotional Expressions
Yoga Science
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Comprehensive Mental Health Services for All Ages by a Distinguished Psychiatrist
Dr. Vinekar, a highly respected psychiatrist, is making significant strides in mental health care in Oklahoma City, offering a wide range of psychiatric services for adults, geriatrics, children, and adolescents. With extensive experience in various psychiatric disciplines including General, Forensic, and Addiction Psychiatry, Dr. Vinekar is committed to enhancing the quality of life for his patients through effective treatment modalities and compassionate care.
Holding a medical degree from Seth G. S. Medical College, where he graduated in 1966, he is a highly qualified practitioner in the field. He is a board-certified member of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, as well as a Senior Disability Analyst and Diplomate in Disability Analysts. His credentials reflect his commitment to maintaining the highest standards of psychiatric care.
Dr. Vinekar’s approach involves thorough evaluations and personalized treatment plans that encompass psychotherapy and medication management. With a focus on both current and historical stressors, he aims to foster resilience and adaptability in his patients, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives. “My goal is to help individuals manage their mental health effectively, achieve stability, and make the best of their circumstances, no matter the challenges they face,” says Dr. Vinekar.
In addition to his general practice, Dr. Vinekar has a specialized forensic practice, assisting those who have experienced psychological trauma in navigating workers’ compensation and public assistance claims. As a certified disability analyst, he ensures that patients receive the support they need for their mental health challenges.
His extensive background includes Rural Psychiatry, Correctional Psychiatry, and Acute and Long-Term Inpatient Psychiatry, among others. His dedication to education is evident through his role as Professor Emeritus at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, where he has received numerous accolades for his teaching excellence, including the prestigious Gordon Deckert Award for Sustained Educational Excellence.
His professional memberships reflect his commitment to the field, including being a Distinguished Life Fellow of both the American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He also engages in philanthropic efforts as a Paul Harris Fellow with the International Rotary Club, demonstrating his dedication to community service and mental health advocacy.
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