Dr N. Prasanna Kumar

Consultant – Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

MBBS, MD, DM (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)

Psychiatry

January 1, 2009

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Top Areas of Expertise

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
ADHD
Intellectual Disability
Dyslexia and Learning Disorders
Depression and Anxiety Disorders
Mood Disorders
Suicidal Behavior and Psychosis
Sleep Disorders in Children and Adolescents

Top Treatments Offered

Comprehensive child and adolescent psychiatric evaluation
Behavioral therapy guidance and medication management
ADHD and Autism management programs
Treatment of depression, anxiety, and mood disorders
Psychosis and severe mental illness management
Sleep disorder management in children

About 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