| Years of Experience: |
9 years |
| Professional Registration: |
AP Medical Registration Number (71401)
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Academic Background:
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- Senior Residency Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam (Aug 2019- Aug 2020)
- MD Psychiatry National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore (July 2016-June 2019)
- Residential Internship, Government General Hospital, Kakinada (March 2010- March 2011)
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada (May 2005- March 2010)
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| Awards & Recognition: |
Best Psychotherapy Award – Academic Year 2016–2019, NIMHANS, Bangalore
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Areas of Experience:
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- Adult psychiatry
- Deaddiction Psychiatry
- Child and Adolescent psychiatry
- Consultation liaison psychiatry
- Geriatric psychiatry
- Neuromodulation techniques
- Psychological treatments
- Rehabilitation psychiatry
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Career Highlights:
- Former Consultant Psychiatrist, District Mental Health Programme, Srikakulam.
- Senior Resident, Government Hospital for Mental Care, Visakhapatnam.
- Medical Officer in a Government setup and two years of rural practice.
Current Appointments:
- Director, Psychiatrist, OM Hospital, Vizag
- Consultant Psychiatrist, Medicover Hospital, Vizag
- Consultant psychiatrist, Care Hospital, Vizag
Papers Published:
- Ul hassan, F., Nagavarapu, L. S., Prasad M, K., Raj, A., & Sekhar, K. (2019). Homelessness in mental illness: Opportunities & prospects in the Indian context. Asian Journal of Psychia- try, 45, 28–32. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajp.2019.08.011
- Gowda, G. S., Sastry Nagavarapu, L. S., Reddy Mukku, S. S., & Farooq Ali, S. (2019). Amisul- pride Induced Oropharyngeal Dyskinesia in a patient with Schizophrenia: A case report and review of literature. Asian Journal of Psychiatry, 41, 78-81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajp.2017.10.010
Dr. Shankar Sastry is known for his patient-focused approach and dedication to improving mental health outcomes. Through his clinical expertise and leadership, he continues to guide individuals and families towards recovery, resilience, and overall well-being.
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