Question 1

Where does Dr. S Karthikeyan practice?

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Dr. S Karthikeyan practices at Villivakkam Health Centre - Villivakkam.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. S Karthikeyan?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. S Karthikeyan for Psychiatry, Adolescent Disorders, Acceptance Commitment Therapy. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. S Karthikeyan's education qualification?

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Dr. S Karthikeyan has the following qualifications - M.D. (Psychiatry), MBBS.

Question 4

What does Dr. S Karthikeyan specialises in ?

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Dr. S Karthikeyan specialises as Psychiatrist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. S Karthikeyan have?

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Dr. S Karthikeyan has an overall experience of 20 years. View where has Dr. S Karthikeyan practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. S Karthikeyan?

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Dr. S Karthikeyan is a Psychiatrist in Villivakkam, Chennai and has an experience of 20 years in this field. Dr. S Karthikeyan practices at Villivakkam Health Centre in Villivakkam, Chennai. He completed M.D. (Psychiatry) from Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences in 2021 and MBBS from Tamil Nadu Dr.Mgr Medical University in 2004. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Psychiatry,Adolescent Disorders,Acceptance Commitment Therapy,Adopted Child Syndrome and DEPRESSION 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

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