Dr Ryan Coad

Dr Ryan Coad is a Consultant Psychiatrist and a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP). He has a wide range of experience in the psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of adults with a broad range of mental health conditions. Dr Coad has a passion for helping people improve their mental health, well-being, and quality of life with his compassionate, evidence-based approach.

Dr Coad studied at Flinders University and undertook specialist psychiatric training in Queensland and South Australia. He has worked in adult inpatient psychiatry, emergency psychiatry, outpatient mental health services, and remote Indigenous mental health throughout his career. This broad clinical experience has equipped him with a wide knowledge base in the management of a variety of mental health presentations from the common to the complex.

Dr Coad provides full psychiatric assessment, diagnostic clarification, medication reviews, treatment planning, and ongoing psychiatric care through Elyséa HEALTH. He works closely with patients, GPs, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals to provide bespoke, holistic care. His patient-centred approach is to understand the specific circumstances of each individual and devise practical treatment plans that promote long-term recovery and wellbeing.

Clinical Concentration

• Adult ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
• ADHD Evaluations and Continuing Care 
• Anxiety Disorders & Panic Attack 
• Depression and major depressive disorder 
• Bipolar disorder 
• Mood disorders
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 
• Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) 
• Conditions caused by trauma 
• Difficulties with regulating emotions
• Complex mental health presentations
• Review of medication and treatment planning
• General adult psychiatrist