Dr. Suresh Kumar is a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with nearly two decades of experience in the healthcare sector. He earned his MBBS degree from Kilpauk Medical College in Chennai and initially trained as a General Paediatrician before focusing on Psychiatry. He completed his super-specialist training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in London, UK.
With extensive clinical experience in both the UK and India, he possesses specialized skills in diagnosing and treating children and adolescents facing emotional challenges, including depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, stress-related issues, eating disorders, behavioral problems, sleep disturbances, and neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and Tic disorders. Dr. Kumar is adept at providing support to his patients and their families as they navigate various psychological issues and stress-related conditions.
He assists young individuals dealing with low self-esteem, self-harm, suicidal ideation, anger management issues, sleep problems, psychological trauma, relationship challenges, somatization, and unexplained physical symptoms. Additionally, he offers guidance to parents on how to support their children through family issues, academic struggles, peer relationships, and other adolescent challenges. Prioritizing the mental health and well-being of children, adolescents, and families, he collaborates closely with young people and their families to facilitate recovery, develop life skills, and help them reach their full potential.
Dr. Suresh Kumar is also skilled in assessing and managing children with special needs. He is experienced in various psychological therapies and counseling techniques, as well as in prescribing appropriate medications when necessary, ensuring a patient-centered approach to care. His professional memberships include being a member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health in London, UK, a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in London, UK, and a Life Fellow of the Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health.