Consultants @ RxDx
Dr Valli Kiran
Dr Valli Kiran
MBBS, DPM, CCPHFI (Diabetes)
Consultant Psychiatrist
Department : Psychiatry
Consultation Available at : RxDx SAMANVAY Clinics, Malleswaram
Dr Valli Kiran is a highly experienced Consultant Psychiatrist in Malleshwaram, Bangalore, with over 20 years of clinical experience in diagnosing and managing a wide range of mental health conditions. He holds an MBBS and Diploma in Psychological Medicine (DPM) from NIMHANS, Bengaluru, one of India’s most respected institutes for mental health and neuroscience.
Dr Valli Kiran’s training at NIMHANS provided him with strong foundations in clinical psychiatry, psychotherapy, neuroscience, and research-based mental healthcare. He was awarded the D.L.N. Murthy Rao Prize for being the Best Outgoing Student in his DPM programme, reflecting academic excellence and clinical competence. He has also demonstrated consistent academic merit, including recognition at state-level psychiatry quizzes.
As a practising Psychiatrist in Malleshwaram, Dr Valli Kiran offers comprehensive psychiatric care with a strong emphasis on empathetic listening, personalised treatment planning, and long-term recovery. He is known for his ability to build strong therapeutic relationships, helping patients feel comfortable discussing sensitive emotional and psychological concerns.
His clinical expertise spans mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic illnesses, substance use disorders, and stress-related conditions. He has a special interest in psychotherapy, de-addiction services, child and adolescent mental health, and trauma-related conditions, including child sexual abuse. His approach integrates medication management with psychotherapy and lifestyle interventions, ensuring holistic care.
Dr Valli Kiran has also pursued additional certification in Diabetes Mellitus (CCPHFI), enabling him to address the mental health needs of patients with chronic medical conditions. His research background includes work at the Molecular Genetics Laboratory, Department of Psychiatry, and a presentation at the World Congress of Psychiatry in Madrid, highlighting his continued engagement with academic psychiatry.
Fluent in multiple Indian languages, Dr Valli Kiran makes a conscious effort to communicate with patients in their preferred language, fostering trust and comfort. His calm, open, and compassionate approach helps patients feel understood and supported throughout their treatment journey.
Qualification
- MBBS – Mysore Medical College
- Diploma in Psychological Medicine (DPM) – NIMHANS, Bengaluru
- Certificate Course in Diabetes Mellitus (CCPHFI) – PHFI
Area of Expertise
- General adult psychiatry
- Anxiety and depressive disorders
- Bipolar disorder and psychotic illnesses
- De-addiction and substance use disorders
- Psychotherapy and counselling
- Child and adolescent mental health
- Stress-related and trauma-related disorders
Conditions Treated
- Depression and mood disorders
- Anxiety and panic disorders
- Sleep disorders
- Substance use and addiction
- Schizophrenia and psychosis
- Stress and adjustment disorders
- Child and adolescent behavioural concerns
Language Spoken
- English
- Kannada
- Telugu
- Tamil
- Malayalam
- Hindi
