Dr. Srinivasan Ganesh Kumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
Qualifications
MD, DPM
MBBS – Tirunelveli Medical College
DPM – Madurai Medical College
MD – Madurai Medical College
Professional Summary
Dr. Srinivasan Ganesh Kumar has been practising since 2000. His areas of particular interest include geriatric mental health, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, child and adolescent mental health, and personality disorders.
Conditions Commonly Worked With
- Bipolar disorder
- Schizophrenia / psychosis
- Alcohol-use problems
- Substance-use disorders
- Child and adolescent mental health
- Geriatric mental health
- Women’s mental health
Psychiatric Practice
- Adult psychiatry
- Child and adolescent psychiatry
- Geriatric psychiatry
- Addiction psychiatry
- Emergency psychiatry
- Inpatient psychiatry
- Consultation-liaison psychiatry
Specialist Treatment Areas
- Medication management
- ECT
- Treatment-resistant mental illness
- Clozapine treatment / monitoring
- Addiction treatment
- Detoxification
Languages & Age Groups
Languages
- English
- Tamil
- Telugu
Age Groups
- Children
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Older Adults
Professional Registration
Tamil Nadu Medical Council
Registration Number: 60126
Research & Professional Engagement
Dr. Srinivasan Ganesh Kumar is involved in clinical research, Sub-Investigator activities, clinical trials and conference participation. Papers have been presented at SCARF, TANPSYCON and ANCIPS.
- Clinical Research
- Sub-Investigator
- Clinical Trials
- Conference Presentations
Professional Membership
Indian Psychiatric Society – Membership No. 19402.
Locations / Consultation Availability
Consultation availability may vary by location and schedule.
Approach to Care
Dr. Srinivasan Ganesh Kumar places strong emphasis on psychoeducation, long-term follow-up and relapse prevention, recovery and functional improvement, individualised treatment, and multidisciplinary team care.
What to Expect in a First Consultation
During a first consultation, the focus is on understanding the patient’s current symptoms, previous psychiatric or psychological history, family history, sleep, physical health, medication history, alcohol or substance use, work or education, risk and safety, and previous treatment response.
How to Prepare for Your Appointment
Patients and families may bring previous prescriptions, a current medication list, previous medical or mental-health records, relevant laboratory reports, and details of previous treatment. A family member may be brought if appropriate.
Family Participation in Care
Family participation is usually encouraged where appropriate.
Philosophy of Care
Dr. Srinivasan Ganesh Kumar believes that recovery includes functioning and quality of life, not only symptom reduction.
Book an Appointment
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Srinivasan Ganesh Kumar, contact Ahana Hospitals.