
Dr. Sangeetha Sankaranarayanan
Consultant – Psychiatry
SIMS Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai
20+ years of experience
About Doctor
Qualifications:
- MD (Medicine), Baroda Medical College/University
- MRCPsych (UK), Royal College of Psychiatrists
- CCT in Adult Psychiatry / Liaison Psychiatry (UK)
- MBA, Lancaster University, UK
Overview:
Dr. Sangeetha Sankaranarayanan is a distinguished Consultant Psychiatrist at SIMS Hospital, Chennai. She earned her MD in Medicine from Baroda Medical College and completed her psychiatric training in the United Kingdom, obtaining the MRCPsych and CCT in Adult and Liaison Psychiatry. Further enhancing her credentials, she holds an MBA from Lancaster University, UK. Dr. Sangeetha's dual expertise in medicine and psychiatry allows her to provide comprehensive care to patients with intertwined medical and psychiatric conditions.
Her approach integrates pharmacological treatments with counseling therapies, ensuring holistic patient management. She is adept at addressing a wide spectrum of psychiatric disorders and has a particular interest in women's mental health, addiction psychiatry, and neuropsychiatric conditions. Her commitment to patient care is evident in her personalized treatment plans and dedication to mental well-being.
Conditions Treated:
- Stress, Adjustment Disorders, Depression, Sleep Disorders
- Anxiety, Phobias, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self-Harm and Suicidal Tendencies
- Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder
- Medically Unexplained Symptoms
- Psychiatric Symptoms of Medical and Neurological Conditions
- Prenatal and Postnatal Disorders
- Premenstrual and Menopausal Mood Disorders
- Substance Addictions: Cannabis, Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco
- Dementia, Delirium, and Other Age-Related Conditions
- Psychiatric and Behavioral Problems Related to Traumatic Brain Injury
- Pre-Transplant Assessments, Bariatric Pre and Post-Operative Evaluations
- Gender Identity Consultations
- Body Dysmorphia
Procedures Performed:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Overeating/Obesity
- Death Anxiety Management
- Grief Counseling
- Carer Counseling for Relatives of Patients with Prolonged Illnesses
- Career Counseling
- Premarital, Post-Retirement, and Other Life Transition Counseling
- Relationship Counseling
- Sexual Health Counseling
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FAQs
Dr. Sangeetha combines medication with counseling therapies to provide holistic care tailored to each patient's needs.
Yes, she provides counseling for various life transitions, including premarital, post-retirement, and career-related changes.
Appointments can be booked directly through SIMS Hospital. Alternatively, you can connect with HOSPIDIO via Email at [email protected] or Call/WhatsApp: +91-9870538337 for assistance.