OPD Timings:
Monday to Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm (excluding Wed)
Based on prior appointments only.
Qualifications & Education:
- MRCPsych (UK) – Royal College of Psychiatrists, United Kingdom
- MBBS – M R Medical College, Gulbarga University, Karnataka
Areas of Expertise:
- Mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder)
- Psychotic disorders
- Addiction and substance use disorders
- Personality disorders
- Anxiety and stress-related conditions
- Psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis (DSM-5 based)
- Psychopharmacology and medication management
- Psychotherapy and counselling
Clinical Expertise:
- Comprehensive psychiatric assessment including mental status examination
- Individualised treatment planning combining medication and psychotherapy
- Management of psychiatric emergencies in hospital settings
- Evaluation of ICU-related delirium and acute behavioural disturbances
- Pre-operative psychiatric evaluation
- Psychiatric assessment for transplant donors and recipients
- Multidisciplinary care with psychologists, social workers, and therapists
Professional Experience:
- Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist, Narayana One Health Clinic, HSR Layout, Bengaluru (2019 – Present)
- Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist, Queens Hospital & Shree Brain & Spine Clinic, Bengaluru (2016 – 2019)
- Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist, Narayana Hrudayalaya & Narayana Multispeciality Clinic, Bengaluru (2008 – 2016)
- Senior House Officer – Psychiatry, Parkview Hospital, Glasgow, UK (2004 – 2007)
- Pre-Registration House Officer – General Surgery, St Mary’s Hospital, Isle of Wight, UK
Conferences & Academic Activities:
- IPSOCON 2024 – NIMHANS, Bengaluru
- Workshop on Cognition & Dementia – NIMHANS
- CME on Psychiatry in General Hospital Settings – BGS Global Institute
- Workshop on Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation – NIMHANS
- ANCIPS Conference – NIMHANS
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Workshop – NIMHANS
Clinical Approach:
- Patient-centric, empathetic, and evidence-based care
- Focus on holistic mental health and long-term recovery
- Strong emphasis on ethical psychiatric practice and counselling
Languages Known:
English, Kannada, and Hindi