Overview
Dr. A. Saravanakumar is an expert and empathetic psychiatrist at our Psychiatry Department, committed to providing personalized, evidence-based care to enhance the mental well-being of his patients. He has 15 years of extensive experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health conditions. He is providing specialized services complement a holistic approach to mental health, addressing interconnected aspects of emotional, physical, and social well-being.
Diploma in Psychological Medicine (D.P.M) from Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram (Centre of Excellence)
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) in Psychiatry from National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru (Institute of National Importance)
- Best psychotherapy award from NIMHANS (2013)
- Recognition award for promoting awareness among college students on the responsible and balanced use of the internet, By Christ College, Puliyanmala (2017)
- President’s Appreciation Award in 67th state annual conference by Indian Medical Association, Kerala (2023-24)– Recognized for outstanding contributions for IMA activities as secretary of IMA Kattappana branch for 3 years.
- Publication – Emotion Processing Deficit in Euthymic Bipolar Disorder: A Potential Endophenotype- Published in Indian Journal Of Psychological Medicine (August 2021), contributing to advancements in psychiatry.
- Conducted Memory Clinics for early recognition of dementia in community medical camps and CME programmes for general practitioners organized by IMA Kattappana.
- Conducted Awareness programmes for school teachers for early detection of SLD (specific learning disorders) in high ranges of Idukki district.
- Consultant psychiatrist at St JOHNS HOSPITAL, Kattappana since 2013 and Proficient in integrating pharmacological and psychological interventions tailored to individual needs, ensuring high patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.
- Formerly as a District Mental Health Program (DMHP) Psychiatrist of Idukki District and Leading mental health initiatives, delivering community-based psychiatric care, and promoting mental health awareness.
- Weekly visits to Deaddiction centre run by CMI congregation and ministry of social welfare, India (Navadarsanagram – Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts) and providing medical support for dealing substance induced psychiatric complications
- Twice yearly visit to residential care home for wandering and homeless psychiatric patients run by Non-Governmental Organization (Assisi Snehashram by FSD congregation) and providing pharmacological and psychosocial support.
- Comprehensive management of mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorders.
- Proficient in treating anxiety disorders such as generalized anxiety, panic disorders, and social phobia.
- A patient-centred approach, combining empathy with scientifically validated treatments in treating psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and delusional disorder.
- Comprehensive care for alcohol dependence, smoking cessations and behavioural addictions.
- Evaluation and management of insomnia, parasomnias and hypersomnia.
- Diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and low libido.
- Expertise in balancing pharmacological therapies with psychoeducation and rehabilitation strategies to enhance quality of life of patients with Dementia, behavioural problems with Parkinson disease and stroke
- Holistic approach of psychosomatic disorders through a multidisciplinary approach in conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, and somatic symptom disorders
- Collaborative Management with Clinical Psychologists and Psychiatric Social Workers for conditions like ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, intellectual developmental disorders and Specific learning disorders.
