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Asst. Prof. Dr. S.M. Sayful Islam (Razu) – Best Brain, Mind, Drug Addiction, Psycho Sexual in Khulna

Dr. S.M. Sayful Islam (Razu) is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Khulna Medical College & Hospital, Khulna, with over 12 years of distinguished clinical, academic, and neuropsychiatric experience. As an eminent Psychiatrist with advanced training in Neuro Medicine, Sexual Medicine, Drug Addiction, and Diabetes, he provides expert care for binge-eating disorder, depersonalization disorder, hypochondriasis, kleptomania, and pyromania. Patients seeking expert psychiatric evaluation receive evidence-based treatments tailored to ensure emotional recovery and behavioral stability. His medical practice combines high-precision psychiatric diagnostics with individualized patient care plans.

Professional Biography

Dr. S.M. Sayful Islam (Razu) completed his MBBS degree, establishing a comprehensive clinical foundation in general medical sciences. He entered the prestigious BCS (Health) cadre and pursued rigorous postgraduate specializations, earning his Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Psychiatry. To broaden his holistic approach to patient care, he acquired advanced training in Neuro Medicine, Sexual Medicine, Drug Addiction, and Diabetes, making him exceptionally qualified to handle complex, multi-system psychiatric cases. Finding the best Psychiatrist in Khulna leads patients to rely on his 12+ years of academic leadership and specialized clinical expertise across top-tier government medical institutions.

His primary clinical focus includes specialized cognitive-behavioral therapies for binge-eating and hypochondriasis, grounding techniques and psychotherapy for depersonalization disorder, and highly specialized impulse-control interventions for rare conditions like kleptomania and pyromania. His diagnostic framework incorporates detailed psychiatric evaluations, psychometric assessments, and comprehensive psychosocial risk stratification to formulate effective, long-term mental health strategies.

At-a-Glance Profile Card

Qualifications & Education

• MBBS – Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

• BCS (Health) – Bangladesh Civil Service (Health Cadre)

• MD (Psychiatry) – Doctor of Medicine in Psychiatry

• Advanced Training – Neuro Medicine, Sexual Medicine, Drug Addiction & Diabetes

Designation & Workplace

• Designation: Assistant Professor (Psychiatry)

• Workplace: Department of Psychiatry, Khulna Medical College & Hospital, Khulna

Diseases Treated

• Binge-eating disorder requires targeted nutritional and psychological therapy.

• Depersonalization disorder demands specialized grounding and trauma-informed care.

• Hypochondriasis (illness anxiety) needs intensive cognitive restructuring.

• Kleptomania demands specific impulse-control and behavioral interventions.

• Pyromania requires highly specialized behavioral modification and therapy.

• Psycho-sexual dysfunctions require sensitive psychosexual counseling.

• Drug addiction and substance abuse need structured detoxification protocols.

• Major depressive disorder requires intensive mood stabilization.

• Generalized anxiety disorder demands targeted anxiolytic care.

• Panic disorder requires acute panic attack management.

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) requires specialized psychopharmacology.

• Bipolar affective disorder needs precise mood stabilizer titration.

• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) demands trauma-informed psychiatric care.

• Schizophrenia spectrum requires long-term antipsychotic management.

• Diabetic distress (psychological burden of diabetes) needs integrated coping strategies.

Clinical Specialties & Treatment Areas

• Impulse Control & Eating Disorders: Specialized behavioral protocols for binge-eating, kleptomania, and pyromania utilizing advanced cognitive and habit-reversal therapies.

• Neuro-Psychiatry & Somatic Care: Precision management for depersonalization disorder, hypochondriasis, and psychological complications related to neurological or metabolic diseases like diabetes.

• Addiction & Psycho-Sexual Medicine: Advanced diagnostic and therapeutic counseling for psychogenic sexual dysfunctions and comprehensive rehabilitation for chemical dependencies.

Advanced Procedure Breakdown

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E)

A highly specialized, evidence-based psychological treatment specifically tailored for binge-eating disorder. It focuses on modifying the distorted beliefs about weight and shape, and breaking the cycle of compulsive overeating through structured meal planning and emotional regulation.

Impulse Control & Habit Reversal Interventions

A structured psychotherapeutic program designed to treat rare impulse-control disorders like kleptomania and pyromania. It involves identifying triggers, building distress tolerance, and developing competing responses to prevent the destructive impulsive actions.

Integrated Psycho-Sexual & Metabolic Counseling

Leveraging his advanced training in both sexual medicine and diabetes, this therapy addresses sexual dysfunctions that are heavily influenced by both psychological anxiety and the neurological/vascular impacts of chronic metabolic conditions.

Condition-Specific Deep Dives

Binge-Eating Disorder

A serious eating disorder in which individuals frequently consume unusually large amounts of food and feel unable to stop eating. Unlike bulimia, it is not followed by purging. It leads to severe psychological distress, shame, and often physical health complications.

Depersonalization Disorder

A dissociative mental condition where a person persistently or repeatedly feels detached from their own body or mental processes, as if they are observing their life from the outside or living in a dream. It often causes immense anxiety and requires specific grounding therapies.

Hypochondriasis (Illness Anxiety Disorder)

A chronic psychiatric condition characterized by an excessive, debilitating worry about having a serious, undiagnosed medical illness, despite normal physical examinations and medical reassurance. It causes significant impairment in daily living.

The Doctor’s Clinical Approach

Dr. S.M. Sayful Islam (Razu) combines meticulous clinical mental health assessments with deep empathetic listening and evidence-based psychiatry. His unique background allows him to view mental health through a comprehensive medical lens—considering neurological, metabolic (diabetes), and sexual health factors. His philosophy emphasizes educating patients, ensuring rigorous medication safety, and structuring holistic recovery protocols.

Specialized Risk Factors

Emergency Callout: Immediate emergency medical evaluation is required if a patient engages in dangerous impulsive acts resulting in severe legal or physical harm (such as pyromania), experiences severe dissociative fugue states, expresses active suicidal ideation, or suffers a severe medical crisis related to binge-eating or substance abuse withdrawal.

Certifications & Professional Memberships

• Member, Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC)

• Member, Bangladesh Association of Psychiatrists (BAP)

Patient Visit Preparation Checklist

• Bring all prior psychiatric evaluations, psychological test results, and general medical records (especially diabetes or neurology reports).

• Maintain a complete list of current prescription medications, particularly psychotropic drugs, insulin, or nerve medications.

• Keep a detailed behavioral diary noting the specific times, triggers, and feelings associated with impulses (e.g., binge-eating, anxiety over health).

• Ensure a trusted family member accompanies the patient to assist with history-taking and care discussions.

Last Modified: October 21, 2026