Dr.G.Padmini
Consultant Psychiatrist
Qualifications
MBBS, DPM
Tirunelveli Medical College – MBBS
Madurai Medical College – DPM
Professional Summary
Dr. G. Padmini has been practising since 1993. Her areas of particular interest include depression and mood-related problems, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, social anxiety and related difficulties, and severe mental illness and psychological support.
Conditions Commonly Worked With
Dr.G.Padmini works with depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia / psychosis, social anxiety, and severe mental illness.
Services & Treatment Areas
Dr.G.Padmini provides medication management, treatment for treatment-resistant mental illness, and Clozapine treatment / monitoring.
Psychiatric Practice
- Adult psychiatry
- Geriatric psychiatry
Languages & Age Groups
Languages
- English
- Tamil
Age Groups
- Adults
- Older Adults
Professional Registration
Medical Registration
Registration Number: 31759
Research & Clinical Trials
Dr.G.Padmini has extensive experience as a Sub-Investigator in clinical trials involving schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depressive and anxiety disorders, and mild cognitive impairment. Her clinical research involvement includes Phase II, III and IV, BA-BE and observational studies.
Clinical Research Experience
Dr. G. Padmini has participated as a Sub-Investigator in clinical trials involving schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depressive and anxiety disorders, and mild cognitive impairment. Her research involvement includes Phase II, III, IV, BA-BE and observational studies from 2011 onwards, with ongoing clinical research involvement.
Clinical Trial Experience
Dr. G. Padmini has participated as a Sub-Investigator in more than 25 industry-sponsored trials across psychiatric indications including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, mild cognitive impairment, and depressive and anxiety disorders.
Professional Role
Since 2009 in Consultant Psychiatrist, Ahana Hospitals LLP, Madurai.
Location
Approach to Care
Dr. G. Padmini’s approach includes detailed assessment, shared decision-making, family involvement where appropriate, strong emphasis on psychoeducation, recovery and functional improvement, individualised treatment and multidisciplinary team care.
Working with Dr. G. Padmini
I provide a supportive and individualized approach, helping patients and families understand the concerns and work together towards recovery.
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, work or education, relationships or family, risk and safety, 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 and physical health
Sleep patterns and physical health concerns.
Medication and substance use
Medication history and alcohol or substance use where relevant.
Work, relationships and safety
Work or education, relationships or family, and risk and safety where relevant.
Patient Preparation
Patients and families may bring previous prescriptions, a current medication list, previous medical or mental-health records, relevant laboratory reports, details of previous treatment and a family member where appropriate.
Family Participation in Care
Family participation is usually encouraged where appropriate.
Philosophy of 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.
Book an Appointment
Connect with Ahana Hospitals to arrange an appointment with Dr. G. Padmini.