Dr. Keshav Pai

Dr Keshav Pai is a Consultant in Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences in Mangaluru with 30 years of experience, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Attavar.

He specialises in the management of depression, schizophrenia, and addictive disorders, with extensive academic expertise as the former Professor and Head of Department at KMC Mangalore and a recipient of the prestigious T M A Pai Gold Medal for research.

He consults in English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tulu, and Konkani.

Area of Expertise

Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry

Dr Keshav Pai evaluates and manages adults and elderly patients presenting with complex mood and cognitive disorders using evidence based psychiatric protocols:

• Depression management
• Schizophrenia treatment
• Geriatric psychiatry
• Anxiety disorder care
• Psychotic disorder evaluation

Addiction Psychiatry

Patients with substance use and behavioural addiction concerns are assessed and managed by Dr Keshav with structured clinical interventions:

• Alcohol de‑addiction
• Substance abuse management
• Addiction counselling
• Relapse prevention
• Behavioural addiction therapy

Child Psychiatry

Dr Keshav Pai manages children and adolescents presenting with emotional and behavioural conditions requiring specialist psychiatric assessment:

• Childhood behavioural management
• Adolescent mental health
• Developmental disorder screening
• Paediatric emotional care
• Family based intervention

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (1996)
• MD Psychiatry, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (2001)
• FAGE, Fellow of the Academy of General Education

Awards and Recognition

• T M A Pai Gold Medal for research
• Research awards for Best Scientific Publications

Research and Publications

Dr Keshav Pai has authored numerous scientific articles in both national and international peer reviewed journals, contributing extensively to modern psychiatric research.

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliations

Dr Keshav Pai currently consults at:

• Manipal Hospital, Attavar, Mangaluru

Previous Association

• Professor and Head, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore

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