Question 1

Where does Dr. Sumithra Devi practice?

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Dr. Sumithra Devi practices at Prashanth Superspeciality Hospital - Velachery.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Sumithra Devi?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Sumithra Devi for Adolescent Medicine, Nicotine/Tobacco (Smoking) De-addiction Treatment, Family Counseling. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What do patients say about Dr. Sumithra Devi?

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Dr. Sumithra Devi has been recommended by 87 patients and has recieved stories from 76 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 4

What is Dr. Sumithra Devi's education qualification?

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Dr. Sumithra Devi has the following qualifications - MBBS, MRCPsych, Diploma In Psychological Medicine.

Question 5

What does Dr. Sumithra Devi specialises in ?

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Dr. Sumithra Devi specialises as Psychiatrist.

Question 6

How many years of experience does Dr. Sumithra Devi have?

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Dr. Sumithra Devi has an overall experience of 22 years. View where has Dr. Sumithra Devi practiced in the past.

Question 7

Who is Dr. Sumithra Devi?

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Dr. Sumithra Devi is a Psychiatrist in Velachery, Chennai and has an experience of 22 years in this field. Dr. Sumithra Devi practices at Prashanth Superspeciality Hospital in Velachery, Chennai. She completed MBBS from Thanjavur Medical College in 2001,MRCPsych from Royal College Of Psychiatrists in 2013 and Diploma In Psychological Medicine from Institute of Mental Health, Madras in 2005. She is a member of Tamilnadu Medical Council. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Adolescent Medicine,Nicotine/Tobacco (Smoking) De-addiction Treatment,Family Counseling,Marriage/ Marital Counselling and Premarital Counseling etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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