Dr N. Prasanna Kumar

Dr. N. Prasanna Kumar is well recognized for his compassionate and evidence-based approach to child and adolescent mental health. He focuses on early diagnosis, structured intervention, and family-centered care to ensure long-term psychological well-being. His academic involvement and clinical expertise make him a trusted specialist for complex pediatric psychiatric conditions in Visakhapatnam.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS
• MD (Psychiatry)
• DM (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry) – National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

Professional Experience:

• Consultant – Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Rainbow Children’s Hospital & BirthRight
• Former Psychiatrist at Institute of Mental Health (IMH), Erragadda, Hyderabad
• Experience at Government Hospital for Mental Care, Visakhapatnam
• Worked in reputed private hospitals including Mahaveer Hospitals and NRI Hospital

Awards and Achievements:

• One of the few DM Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists in Andhra Pradesh
• Speaker at World, National, Zonal and State Psychiatry Conferences
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Contributor to reputed Psychiatry textbooks

Publications & Academic Contributions:

• Published research articles in peer-reviewed national and international psychiatry journals
• Presented papers at World, National, Zonal, and State Psychiatry Conferences including those organized by the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) and World Association for Social Psychiatry (WASP)
• Speaker at Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs
• Contributed chapters to reputed Psychiatry textbooks