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Dr.Kannan GK

Dr.Kannan GK

MBBS, MD - Psychiatry, Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP), CCT- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatrist

13 years experience

Dr. G.K Kannan completed his medical training (M.B.B.S) and psychiatry training (M.D Psychiatry) at the Madras Medical College in Chennai. After working over a year as a lecturer in the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Unit in Christian Medical College, he proceeded to Australia where he obtained fellowship of Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) and completed sub-specialist training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. He has been working in Psychiatry for over 13 years and in Child Psychiatry for over 6 years.Comprehensive Psychiatric assessment for adults and children/adolescents is offered at his clinic. He has experience in both psychotherapeutic techniques and medication treatment options enable him to offer holistic care. Formal training in mindfulness meditation-based interventions such as ACT (Acceptance Commitment Therapy), MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) and CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) for adults and young people provides him with the ability to offer treatment packages with a blend of the east and the west.Dr. Kannan also has training in behavior therapy for management of disruptive behaviors in children and Circle of Security training, which is of immense benefit for children with attachment difficulties. He has a special interest in the treatment of stress-related disorders and prevention of mental disorders. Dr. Kannan also has a keen interest in research. You can get the phone number of Dr. Kannan GK on Timesmed.com.

Education

  • MBBS - Madras Medical College - Chennai - 2003
  • MD - Psychiatry - Madras Medical College - Chennai - 2006
  • Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) - RANZCP (Australia) - 2010
  • CCT- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Royal Australian & New Zealand College Of Psyciatrists - 2012

Specializations

  • Psychiatrist
  • Adolescent And Child Psychiatrist

Awards and Recognitions

Memberships

  • Indian Psychiatric Society
  • Fellow of Royal Australian and NewZealand College of Psychiatrists

Experience

  • 2002 - 2003 - Intern ( House Surgeon) at Govt.General Hospital
  • 2003 - 2006 - Post Graduate(PG) Trainee M.D Psychiatry at Institute of Mental Health
  • 2006 - 2007 - Lecturer in Child Psychiatry at Christian Medical College
  • 2008 - 2011 - Career Medical Officer at Hunter NewEngland Health Service - Newcastle Australia
  • 2011 - 2014 - Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist at Sydney Childrens Hospital Network - Sydney
  • 2015 - 2015 - Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist at Townsville Hospital and Health Service

Registrations

  • 72397 - Medical Council of India (MCI) - 2003
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