Question 1

Why do patients visit Mr. Shekar Reddy?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Mr. Shekar Reddy for Nightmares/Bad Dreams, Schizophrenia Treatment, Drug Abuse & DeAddiction Therapy. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What do patients say about Mr. Shekar Reddy?

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Mr. Shekar Reddy has been recommended by 9 patients and has recieved stories from 5 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 3

What is Mr. Shekar Reddy's education qualification?

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Mr. Shekar Reddy has the following qualifications - MBBS, Diploma in Clinical Psychiatry.

Question 4

What does Mr. Shekar Reddy specialises in ?

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Mr. Shekar Reddy specialises as Psychiatrist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Mr. Shekar Reddy have?

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Mr. Shekar Reddy has an overall experience of 24 years. View where has Mr. Shekar Reddy practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Mr. Shekar Reddy?

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Mr. Shekar Reddy is a Psychiatrist and has an experience of 24 years in this field. He completed MBBS from Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad in 1995 and Diploma in Clinical Psychiatry from Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad in 2000. He is a member of Indian Psychiatric Society,Hyderabad Psychiatric Society,South Indian Psychiatric Society and Indian Medical Association (IMA). Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Nightmares/Bad Dreams,Schizophrenia Treatment,Drug Abuse & DeAddiction Therapy,Antisocial Behaviour and Abnormal, Unusual, Strange Behavior etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is a Psychiatrist?

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A psychiatrist is a medical physician who specializes in the care and treatment of mental, emotional, and addictive disorders. A psychiatrist is involved in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental diseases like anxiety, depression, psychosis, substance abuse, sexual dysfunction, and developmental disabilities.

Question 8

Is a Psychiatrist different from a Psychologist?

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Psychiatrists and psychologists are medical professionals offering different services. Psychologists receive graduate training in psychology and pursue either Ph.D or PsyD or clinical psychology. Psychiatrists are physicians with specific training in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness.

Question 9

When should one consult a Psychiatrist?

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A psychiatrist deals with the mental, emotional and behavioural aspects of human health. Whenever a person is affected by mental disorders like anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder, psychiatric help is needed. Drastic changes in behaviour without any visible cause require a consultation with a psychiatrist. Mental or emotional issues due to drug addiction requires psychiatric help.

Question 10

What are the conditions treated by a Psychiatrist?

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Any mental, emotional or behavioural issues that we face can be diagnosed and treated by a psychiatrist. Psychiatrists also deal with disorders caused by drug addiction. The following conditions are treated by psychiatrists: depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, Asperger’s syndrome, alcohol addiction, stress and burn-out, eating disorders & schizophrenia