Dr. Harini Atturu

Dr Harini Atturu is a Consultant Psychiatrist with 22 years of clinical experience in mental health and behavioral sciences, specialising in adult and adolescent psychiatry, ADHD, autism, psychotherapy, and perinatal mental health.

Dr Harini is currently associated with CARE Hospital, Hitec City, and KIMS Hospital, Gachibowli, Hyderabad.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Harini Atturu specialises in mental health and behavioral sciences with strong expertise across adult psychiatry, ADHD and autism spectrum disorders, perinatal and postnatal mental health, addiction psychiatry, and psychotherapy.

Adult and Adolescent Psychiatry

She provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and management for adults and adolescents presenting with a wide range of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, offering evidence-based, patient-centred psychiatric care focused on accurate diagnosis and long-term mental wellness.

ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders

Dr Harini Atturu provides specialised assessment and management for adults and adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorders, delivering structured, individualised treatment plans to support functional improvement and quality of life.

Perinatal and Postnatal Mental Health

She offers dedicated psychiatric care for women experiencing mental health challenges during pregnancy and the postpartum period, providing targeted interventions and therapeutic support to promote maternal wellbeing and healthy parent-infant bonding.

Psychopharmacology and Medication Optimisation

With advanced training in psychopharmacology, Dr Harini Atturu focuses on optimising psychiatric medications for patients with complex mental and physical health conditions, ensuring effective symptom management while minimising adverse effects and improving overall quality of life.

Psychotherapy

She provides structured psychotherapy for individuals with a range of psychological and behavioural difficulties, offering evidence-based therapeutic approaches to support mental health recovery, emotional regulation, and long-term psychological wellbeing.

Addiction Psychiatry

Dr Harini Atturu has specialist training in addiction psychiatry, providing assessment and management for individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions, delivering integrated care strategies for sustained recovery and rehabilitation.

Professional Experience

Current Affiliations

• Consultant at CARE Hospital, Hitec City, Hyderabad
• Consultant at KIMS Hospital, Gachibowli, Hyderabad

Previous Affiliations

• Visiting Consultant at KIMS Hospital, Gachibowli, Hyderabad
• Chief Domain Expert and Medical Advisor at CognitiveBotics, Hyderabad

Awards and Recognition

• Servier Young Researcher Award – For interdepartmental research on "Experiences of People Living with Lipodermatosclerosis", conducted in collaboration with the Vascular Team at CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, 2021
• Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Health and Medical Excellence Award – For best and dedicated services to the medical field, 2021
• Seva Ratna Legendary Award – For outstanding services rendered during the COVID-19 period, 2021

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS – Kurnool Medical College, 2004
• MSc Psychiatry – University of Manchester, Manchester, UK, 2015
• MRCPsych – Royal College of Psychiatrists, 2016
• Training in Core Psychiatry – North Western Deanery, 2016
• Training in Adult ADHD, Adult Autism and Addiction – West Yorkshire, UK, 2016
• Telangana State Medical Council – Registration No. 52679, 2017

Languages

• English
• Hindi
• Telugu

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