Dr. Vikhram Ramasubramanian M.D. (Psy)
CEO / Director / Consultant Psychiatrist
Qualifications
MD – General Medicine, MD – Psychiatry
Certificate program in Geriatric Psychiatry, King George’s Medical College
Professional Summary
Dr. Vikhram Ramasubramanian has been practising since 2009. His clinical interests include mood disorders and depression, anxiety and stress-related disorders, psychotic disorders and schizophrenia, addiction psychiatry and substance-use disorders, neuropsychiatry and geriatric psychiatry. His approach emphasises detailed assessment, shared decision-making, family involvement, medication and psychological treatment where required, psychoeducation, long-term follow-up and individualised care.
Working with Dr. Vikhram Ramasubramanian
I believe recovery is a team effort. By working closely with patients and families, my focus is not just on short-term symptom relief, but on building sustained recovery, resilience, independence and a better quality of life over the long term.
Conditions Commonly Worked With
Dr. Vikhram Ramasubramanian works with depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia / psychosis, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety, trauma-related conditions / PTSD, alcohol-use problems, substance-use disorders, behavioural addictions, child and adolescent mental health, ADHD / attention difficulties, autism / developmental concerns, sleep-related mental health problems, geriatric mental health, memory / cognitive concerns, women’s mental health, and severe mental illness.
Services & Treatment Areas
Dr. Vikhram Ramasubramanian provides medication management, ECT and addiction treatment.
Psychiatric Practice
- Adult psychiatry
- Child and adolescent psychiatry
- Addiction psychiatry
- Emergency psychiatry
Languages & Age Groups
Languages
- English
- Tamil
Age Groups
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Older Adults
Locations / Consultation Availability
Consultation availability may vary by location and schedule.
Research & Academic Work
Dr. Vikhram Ramasubramanian has been actively involved in clinical research, clinical trials and peer-reviewed psychiatric publications for more than a decade, alongside his clinical practice. His research interests span mood and anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, addiction psychiatry, treatment-resistant depression, suicide-related research, neurostimulation, digital behaviour and addiction, and child and adolescent mental health.
Clinical Research Experience
Clinical Research Experience
Dr. Vikhram Ramasubramanian has served as a Sub-Investigator and Principal Investigator in numerous Phase II, III and IV global and multicentre clinical trials. Through Ahana Hospitals’ integrated Clinical Research Department, he has contributed to more than 40 clinical trials across psychiatric indications including major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, adolescent schizophrenia and related conditions.
Selected Publications
1. Development and psychometric evaluation of an abbreviated form of the Revised Suicide Crisis Inventory (A-SCI)-2 in major depression: A multicentric investigation.
2. Symptom Severity and Sociodemographic Correlates of the Suicide Crisis Syndrome in Major Depression: A Multicentric Investigation.
Archives of Suicide Research, 2025.
3. A Cross-Sectional Study on the Levels of Smartphone Use Among Children During the COVID-19 Lockdown in Tamil Nadu, India.
2024.
4. The Relationship between Psychological Inflexibility and Academic Anxiety among School Children Preparing for their Board Exams: A Cross-sectional Study.
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2023;17(11)-VC04.
5. A comparative study of the effect of electroconvulsive therapy and transcranial direct current stimulation in the treatment of persons suffering from treatment-resistant depression.
Industrial Psychiatry Journal, 2022;31(1):68-73.
6. Endoxifen: A new protein kinase C inhibitor to treat acute and mixed mania associated with bipolar I disorder.
Bipolar Disorders, 2021;23(6):595-603.
7. A Cross-Sectional Study on Internet Addiction Among Adolescent Children of Parents With Mental Illness.
Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 2021;43(5):422-427.
8. Development and Validation of the Smartphone Addiction Scale for Children – Parent Version (SASC-P).
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2021;15(7)-VC10.
9. A Cross-Sectional Study on Patient Satisfaction Regarding Teleconsultation Practice During the COVID-19 Pandemic in a Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital in South India.
2021.
10. A Cross-Sectional Study on the Mental Health of Professionals Working from Home in Tamil Nadu, India, during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
2021.
11. Statewide Survey of Psychological Distress Among People of Tamil Nadu in the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 2020;42(4):368-373.
11. Caregiver burden in children with intellectual disability: Does special school education help?
Industrial Psychiatry Journal, 28(2):176-184.
Academic & Teaching Interests
Dr. Vikhram Ramasubramanian’s academic interests include clinical psychiatry, research methodology, evidence-based treatment, mental-health service development and mentoring mental-health professionals. His work focuses particularly on translating research findings into practical improvements in diagnosis, treatment, relapse prevention and long-term patient outcomes.
Conferences & Professional Engagement
Dr. Vikhram Ramasubramanian has participated in professional and academic activities related to psychiatry, clinical research and mental healthcare, including scientific discussions, research collaboration, professional training and continuing medical education. His broader academic objective is to strengthen the connection between clinical practice, research and real-world psychiatric outcomes.
Professional Membership
Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS) – National Convenor
Member, South Zone, Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS)
What to Expect in a First Consultation
During a first consultation, the discussion may focus on current symptoms, previous psychiatric or psychological history, family history, sleep, physical health, medication history, alcohol or substance use, and previous treatment response.
Current concerns
Current symptoms and the concerns that brought you for support.
Previous history
Previous psychiatric or psychological history and previous treatment response.
Family history
Relevant family history.
Sleep
Sleep patterns and related concerns.
Physical health and medication
Physical health and medication history.
Alcohol and substance use
Alcohol or substance use where relevant.
Patient Preparation
Patients and families may bring previous prescriptions, previous medical or mental-health records, relevant laboratory reports, details of previous treatment and an appropriate family member.
Family Participation in Care
Family participation is usually encouraged where appropriate and may depend on patient preference, clinical circumstances, age and condition.
Approach to Care
Understand the person before treating the symptoms.
Care should be individualised to the person’s needs.
Patients and clinicians should make decisions together.
Recovery includes functioning and quality of life, not only symptom reduction.
Family support can be an important part of recovery.
Mental and physical health should be considered together.
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