Whatever you share with Dr. Sridhar — about relationships, addiction, intrusive thoughts, work stress, family conflict — is strictly confidential and is not shared with anyone, including family members, without your consent. The only exception is risk of self-harm or harm to others, where the law requires disclosure.
By appointment
Allow 30-45 minutes for first consultation. Follow-ups are 15-20 minutes.Psychiatrist combining medication and therapy with international rehab background
Dr. Boppana Sridhar is a Consultant Neuropsychiatrist and Psychotherapist at Vivekananda Hospital, Begumpet. He holds an MBBS from the College of Medical Sciences, Bharatpur, and an MD in Psychiatry from Mamata Medical College, Khammam, under Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences. His total clinical experience spans 9 years in psychiatry, in addition to 4.5 years of work in disability and community rehabilitation in Australia before his MD.
His Australian rehabilitation background shaped his clinical approach. The bio-psycho-social model used in Western community psychiatry treats the patient as a person within their environment, not just a diagnosis to be medicated. This means his first consultation explores not only your symptoms but also your work, relationships, family dynamics, sleep, substance use and recent life events. The treatment plan that follows is tailored to the whole picture, not just a prescription.
His clinical strength is multimodal psychotherapy. He is trained in both Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), which is unusual in Indian psychiatry where most consultants are skilled in one structured therapy or none at all. CBT is the gold-standard psychotherapy for anxiety disorders, depression, OCD and phobias. DBT was developed for borderline personality disorder, chronic suicidality and emotion dysregulation, and is also effective for chronic self-harm and difficult mood states. Having both in one consultant's repertoire means treatment can be matched to the actual condition rather than the doctor's training limit.
His practice covers the full age spectrum. For adolescents, this includes ADHD evaluation, exam anxiety, behavioural problems, school refusal, and early-onset depression. For adults, it covers anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, marital and relationship difficulties, work stress, sleep disorders and de-addiction. For elderly patients, it covers late-life depression, anxiety with medical comorbidities, dementia behavioural symptoms and grief.
De-addiction is a specific sub-specialty area. Mild to moderate alcohol or drug dependence in medically stable patients can be managed at Vivekananda Hospital with outpatient detoxification and craving-reduction medications, supported by structured psychotherapy and family counselling. Severe withdrawal cases requiring intensive inpatient detoxification or long-term residential rehabilitation are referred to specialised facilities.
There is no health without mental health. I provide a judgment-free space where medication is just one tool, and therapy is the path to long-term resilience and peace.
Education and Training
- MBBS, College of Medical Sciences, Bharatpur
- MD Psychiatry, Mamata Medical College Khammam, Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences
- 4.5 years Community Rehabilitation experience, Australia
What Dr. Sridhar treats at Vivekananda Hospital
Comprehensive outpatient psychiatry and psychotherapy across all age groups, with selective in-patient management for medically stable cases.
Mood and Anxiety
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders (panic, GAD, social anxiety)
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Bipolar disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Phobias
Severe Mental Illness
- Schizophrenia (outpatient management)
- Bipolar disorder (mania, depression phases)
- Acute psychosis evaluation
- Long-term medication monitoring
- Family education and support
De-addiction
- Alcohol dependence (outpatient detox for stable cases)
- Tobacco cessation
- Cannabis dependence
- Prescription medication misuse
- Behavioural addictions (gambling, internet)
- Relapse prevention counselling
Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
- Marital and couple therapy
- Family therapy
- Grief counselling
- Stress management training
Child and Adolescent
- ADHD evaluation
- Exam anxiety and study skills
- School refusal
- Behavioural problems
- Early-onset depression and anxiety
- Parental guidance
Older Adults
- Late-life depression
- Anxiety with medical comorbidities
- Dementia behavioural symptoms
- Sleep disorders
- Bereavement and grief
- Caregiver support
Vivekananda Hospital admits psychiatric patients for medical stabilisation (e.g., medical workup after a paracetamol overdose, alcohol withdrawal in a medically stable patient, evaluation of organic causes of psychiatric symptoms). For severe acute psychiatric conditions requiring 24-hour psychiatric nursing, locked supervision or long-term residential rehabilitation, Dr. Sridhar coordinates referral to dedicated psychiatric facilities such as NIMHANS, Asha Hospital or other specialist centres while ensuring continuity of care.
For active suicidal thoughts with intent or plan, severe agitation, or any immediate safety concern, do not wait for an appointment. Call iCALL helpline at 9152987821 (10 AM to 8 PM, Monday to Saturday) or Vandrevala Foundation 24/7 helpline at 1860-2662-345 / 1800-2333-330. For medical emergencies (overdose, self-injury), come directly to the Vivekananda Hospital emergency department or call +91 72079 04418.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book an appointment with Dr. Sridhar?
Will I get addicted to psychiatric medicines if I start them?
What is CBT, and how is it different from regular counselling?
What is DBT and who is it for?
Do you treat alcohol addiction? Can it be done at home?
I have marriage problems. Can a Psychiatrist help?
My child cannot concentrate on studies. Is this a medical issue?
Is everything I tell the doctor kept confidential?
What if I need urgent psychiatric care outside appointment hours?
Are psychiatric consultations covered by insurance?
How many sessions will I need?
Book a consultation with Dr. Boppana Sridhar
By appointment. Allow 30-45 minutes for the first consultation. Confidential, judgment-free space.