MRCP (UK), MBBS
Medical Registration Verified
55% (20 patients)
Trained and worked in the uk for 8 years , in various subspecialities of psychiatry such as genaral adult and old age psychiatry, learning disability psychiatry, addictions psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry. Since return to india in august 2008, has been working as consultant at apollo speciality and venkateswara hospital, chennai. Also worked as Panel psychiatrist for usa immigration applicants based at apollo heart centre for about 5 years till 2015.Have experience in treating depression, mania, psychosis including schizo phrenia, anxiety spectrum of disorders, sleep disorders emotional and behavioural problems in children and adolescents , dementias, alcohol and drug abuse problems and stress related problems. Believes in empathised treatment of patients.
Visited For Stress Management
Happy with: Doctor friendlinessExplanation of the health issueTreatment satisfactionValue for moneyWait time
He's an excellent doctor with profound expertise, it's really hard to find a Psychiatric Doctor like Mr. Sitaram! He takes time for the patients and the patient's acquaintances to help coped with the treatment, and a splendid result is received and enjoyed to those who seek Medical & Mental Health help to anyone with Mental health related issues. I strongly recommend to any patient for treatment!
Visited For Pre-Marital Counselling
Happy with: Explanation of the health issue
Dr. Was very much good and skilled patiently asking questions easily judging the patient what problem she is having
Very much satisfied
I approached Dr. Sitaram un Velachery Appolo for mainly Depression, Anxiety and high levels of stress and inability to do even small tasks with focus. In the first session of close to half an hour he asked a couple of questions and listened hardly for five minutes, concluded something and gave tons of advices and gave an appointment for the next week. In the next week too he continued the same monologues while I begged him to address the other issues I had but he didn't bother to listen and was stubborn to talk. It's like he doesn't bother to listen or he lacks empathy and as a result I did not find much improvement with him. *** ******* *** *** *** **** **** ******** ****** ** ***
I and my wife met this doctor yesterday for issues related to anger management, stress and anxiety.I had booked the consultation via my company portal as I have medical insurance. And also the consultation fees via my company portal was around 500rs whereas the doctor charges 1000rs per each 15 mins.***** **** *** ****** ** ******* *** ******** **** * ** *** ********* **** ***** *** ***** **** ** *** ***** ** **** ******* ** **** *As a patient I was taken aback that a legal consultation was initially dishonored by the doctor *** ** *** ** ** ** **** ******* ***** ******After which he asked us to set aside the money problems and told us to go on with our problems.** ** **** * ******** ************* He hardly listened to my issue before he started giving loads of advises. My wife also had appointment but he didn't listen to her problems. All the while we were in his office, he kept checking the watch to see the time he lost with this appointment ! Please don't visit this doctor *** **** **** **** *
Visited For Anxiety Disorders TreatmentDepression TreatmentAnxiety And Depression
Hoped for better: Treatment satisfactionWait time
Dr Sitharam unfortunately seemed to enjoy talking far more than listening to others. He spent 50min talking and about 10min listening during my session. I don't think I was able to finish a single sentence, I would often have to interject during his monologues in order to get a word in. I left the session having a better understanding of him rather than him of me. I feel that the opposite is required for psychiatric counselling. Can't recommend.
Visited For Bipolar Disorder Treatment
Hoped for better: Wait time
not so pleasing experience ever. the Practo app showing the charges as ₹700 but the hospital says charges ₹2000. wont suggest to any
Visited For Memory Improvement
Happy with: Explanation of the health issue
I was shown 700 rupees as the consultation fee and was charged 2000 bucks. I had a budget constraint and did not expect this to happen.
They told me it is the doctor's wish to charge the fee amount.
Visited For Depression Treatment
Exorbitant charges. Charged 4times above the mentioned appointment fee in practo. Vey difficult for common people to get medical treatment nowadays. Those who can afford to pay gets medical treatment, *** **** *** ****
Visited For Patient Counselling
In practo fees mentioned 700rs, but we charged 4500rs. Not sure where is the problem.
Please correct it
Visited For Anger Management
Happy with: Doctor friendlinessTreatment satisfactionValue for moneyExplanation of the health issue
***** *******.patient listener..looks to identify the source of the problem than just indiscriminately prescribing drugs.