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15, Kannan Avenue, New Balaji Nagar Main Road, Landmark: Khadim's, Chennai
Get DirectionsVisited Mr. Dinesh (Clinical Psychologist)
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I was referred to Dr. Dinesh by my wife’s friend during a very difficult phase in my life. I had recently lost a close friend, and soon after, I began experiencing frequent intrusive and negative thoughts. It was overwhelming and began to affect my daily functioning and emotional balance.
Thats when I decided to reach out for professional help and I’m truly grateful that I found Dr. Dinesh. From the very first session, he made me feel safe and comfortable enough to open up. He has a deep understanding of human psychology, and what I appreciate most is the way he simplifies complex ideas through real-life stories. He often shares relatable examples that connect deeply with day-to-day experiences, making each session both insightful and practical.
Over the course of our sessions, he helped me understand that these thoughts are a part of the mind’s response to stress and grief and more importantly, that they can be managed. One of the most valuable takeaways for me was realizing how staying mentally engaged, keeping the mind occupied can significantly reduce the space available for those intrusive thoughts to grow.
Though I still experience them at times, they are far more manageable now. I actively use the techniques he taught me, and they have made a real difference in how I cope. His advice on how to play with the mind, as he puts it, has given me a sense of control I didn’t think I could regain.
I continue to take sessions with him, and I feel supported throughout this journey. If you're going through something similar whether it is grief, anxiety, or intrusive thoughts—I highly recommend Dr. Dinesh. He is compassionate, ************** and truly dedicated to helping you heal and move forward.
Visited Dr. Giridharan Shanmugam (General Surgeon) For Abscess Surgery
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I am an bodybuilding athelete, met Dr. Giridharan sir for an medical emergency which impacted by athletic performance. Has he diagonised on a first visit i had an abscess on my left glute and advised for an immediate surgery. Which was carried out successfully by him with out much chaos and i was able to come back to gym for working out with in a week of surgery. What ever medicines he suggested post surgery was absolutely hassle free with out much side-effects. I was very satisfied with his approach and treatment.
Visited Dr. Giridharan Shanmugam (General Surgeon)
I express my sincere gratitude and thanks to Dr.Giridharan sir.
I got my inguinal hernia operated under him. He made me comfortable through his communication and gestures. His availability in phone, WhatsApp at anytime, his way of clearing doubts is of really admirable one. Such a kind and dedicated doctor I have seen. He is rarest among the gem. This is not just recommend him,but we can realise the reality if we get treated under him. I once again thank him sincerely for treating me and wishing him all the success in the upcoming years.
Visited Dr. Giridharan Shanmugam (General Surgeon) For Laproscopic Appendicectomy
Approached Bewell hospital for my wife appendicitis operation late night. Fortunately Dr. Giridharan was there at that time and he helped me understanding about her situation and the surgery which made us feel better. Somehow had positive vibes after having consultation with him and 100% after the surgery. He immediately made arrangements for the operation at 5o clock early in the morning and gave his mobile number to reach out. As my wife was having severe pain I called him around 3 o clock. he politely responded at that time and arranged the operation early he himself coordinated with anasthesian and other doctors. He use to listen my concerns each and every time when he visited IP visit also explained without any rushing. I strongly recommend him. Thanks a lot Doctor
Visited Dr. Giridharan Shanmugam (General Surgeon)
Consulted Dr, Giridharan Shanmugam for phimosis issue, Doctor is very kind enough to explain about the issue - cause & effect and remedy for the same. So at last I preferred Stapler & Doctor clearly explained about it & surgery went well, last week with Doctor's positive approach and now I am at post observation as per Doctor advice. As of now there is no issue in recovery process & hope it will be fine.
So I strongly recommend Doctor Giridharan Shanmugam for any consultation & surgery without any hesitation.
Thanks a lot
JP
Visited Dr. Giridharan Shanmugam (General Surgeon) For Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
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I express my as well as our families’ heartfelt thanks to Dr.Giridharan, General Surgeon, who performed inguinal hernia(Laporoscopic) operation on my elder brother. He is a very unassuming and patient friendly doctor and most importantly accessible to the patient at all times. He was a source of comfort for my brother, to whom he patiently explained the nature of the problem and the remedial laparoscopic surgical procedures to be performed and took him into confidence. He promptly informed about the status of surgery after it was done and clarified us about the post operative precautions that were to be taken. We thank him sincerely for the exceptional care and treatment provided in this regard. We highly recommend him to one and all in need of Surgical Medical Care.
Visited Mr. Dinesh (Clinical Psychologist)
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I was suffering from stress and anxiety for the last two years which made me gave up on my job. I totally lost my confidence and I started avoiding social gatherings. I came to know about Dr.Dinesh and his excellence in handling anxiety. So I consulted him and took two weeks of counselling. At first he educated me about stress and anxiety and once I understood that 20% of anxiety was gone. Then slowly he trained me with techniques to face anxiety and to calm my mind. After these two weeks nearly half of my anxiety was gone and my confidence is levelling up. I highly recommend him for any kind of psychological illness.
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A Life-Changing Experience with Dr. Dinesh Sir – Truly Grateful!
We were deeply anxious and overwhelmed after our child was diagnosed with autism. Being from another state, it was not easy to find the right support. After extensive research, we found Dr. Dinesh sir and meeting him has been one of the most reassuring steps in our journey.
From the very first consultation, his warm, empathetic, and professional approach stood out. Our 4-year-old hyperactive child, who usually takes time to open up, mingled with him effortlessly—a clear sign of Dr. Dinesh sir’s genuine connection with children. His ability to quickly understand and diagnose a child’s needs is remarkable.
He not only guided us with simple and practical techniques that can be easily implemented at home, but also gave us, as parents, the confidence and clarity we were desperately seeking. His reassurance made a huge emotional impact on us and gave us hope.
We are truly thankful to have found Dr. Dinesh sir and look forward to a positive and enriching treatment journey under his care. His experience, compassion, and child-friendly methods make all the difference. We highly recommend him to any parent navigating similar challenges.
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We consulted Dr.Dinesh for our 3 years old son's speech delay.From the very first session,we started noticing positive changes in our child. The doctor was able to quickly identify that the issue was not developmental,but rather behavioral, primarily due to excessive screen time.He reassured us that our child is otherwise fine and provided valuable parenting guidance and practical strategies to address the concerns.His calm and confident approach gave us much needed clarity and confidence.We highly recommend him to other parents facing similar concerns.
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I was struggling with anxiety, which was preventing me from living a fulfilling life. After multiple sessions with him, I’ve finally found peace.
What I really appreciate about his approach is how he ends each session with physical exercises — helping release anxiety not just from the mind, but also from the body.
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