Our Dedicated Medical Experts
Meet our team of highly qualified doctors across multiple specialties, committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care with the latest medical advancements.
About Us
The department of psychiatry came into existence in the year 1991. After the initiation of a full fledged psychiatric unit with inpatient and outpatient facilities, the post graduate program (M.D.) in psychiatry was started in the year 1998. Till date eight postgraduates have completed their training in the department. Stalwarts in the horizon of Indian psychiatry have headed the department over the years. The department has evolved under the guidance of Dr. C. Shamasunder, Dr. A. Jagadeesh, Dr.N. Janakiramaiah. Dr. C.N.Krishnamurthy, Dr.R.Raguram and is currently headed by Dr.Lakshmi V Pandit. The department seeks to provide outstanding education and training in psychiatry to undergraduate medical students and post graduate trainees at KIMS. Our residency program aims at training psychiatrists in preparation for their leadership roles both in the public and private sectors. We also focus on offering the highest caliber of continuing medical education for psychiatrists and other medical practitioners. Our research goals are to develop a deeper understanding of the causes of psychiatric illness, and to create more effective diagnostic, treatment, and prevention strategies for these disorders. We also aim to advance the understanding of psychiatric aspects of medical illnesses. Our clinical mission will integrate state-of-the-art biological, psychological, and social approaches in the care of our patients and their families, as it provides the foundation for our teaching and research missions. In all of the above activities, we shall adhere to the highest ethical standards as we strive to enhance the quality of care for psychological ailments.
Facilities
The Department of Psychiatry at KIMS provides both out-patient and in-patient services. Outpatient services are provided from 9 AM to 4 PM every day. The Department has an inpatient facility for 30 patients. Trained nurses provide care to patients admitted in the wards. Residents are on duty every day of the week and emergencies are handled round the clock. Modalities of Service: Adult Psychiatry: Therapeutic services are provided for acute and continuing care of all adult psychiatric disorders. All patients are assessed using a structured proforma to facilitate effective data gathering which plays a crucial role in initiating appropriate interventions. De-addiction Services: The Department has initiated a dedicated care program for patients with substance abuse (alcohol and other substances) which has also provided a platform for research enquiries. Child Psychiatry: A team consisting of psychiatrist, clinical psychologist and psychiatric social worker provides integrated services for children with a wide range of problems like specific learning disabilities, emotional disorders and school refusal. Geriatric psychiatry: Out-patient and in-patient services for the psychiatric issues for the elderly are provided. Marital & Family Therapy: The trained psychiatric social workers in the Department provide planned, structured interventions for families with interpersonal and adjustment difficulties. Individual Psychotherapy: The Department has initiated a supervised individual psychotherapy program in which all the faculties are involved. Clinical Psychology Services: The trained Clinical Psychologist in the Department offers psychological assessment for adults and children, with a special focus on learning disabilities. ECT Services: Modified ECT is provided with the assistance of the Department of Anesthesia employing latest techniques. EEG services are also provided. Liaison Services: The Department has a very active and continuing interaction with other departments in the hospital. Over the years we have built effective liaison services in with other departments which have facilitated academic engagements in addition. The Department is also involved in the provision of psychiatric services for the HIV-ART cell, which includes pre and post-test counselling, screening and early recognition of psychosocial issues and initiation of appropriate interventions. SPECIALITY CLINICS Geriatric Clinic Monday 2:00PM – 4:00PM Child guidance clinic Tuesday 2:00PM – 4:00PM De-addiction Wednesday 2:00PM – 4:00PM Family Counseling Thursday 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Our Faculty
