Dr. Krishna K R

Dr Krishna K R is a highly skilled psychiatrist in Mysuru with 28 years of experience in adult psychiatry, old-age psychiatry, community mental health, and psychosexual medicine. He currently practises as a Consultant – Psychiatry at Manipal Hospital, Mandi Mohalla, Mysuru and Cadabams Hospital, J P Nagar, Bengaluru.

His clinical work covers depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, addiction-related concerns, dementia, cognitive decline in older adults, and psychosexual medicine.  Known for his calm, patient-centric approach and unhurried consultations, Dr Krishna is widely regarded as one of the best psychiatrists in Mysuru.

Patients looking for a psychiatrist for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, addiction counselling, dementia support, or age-related psychiatric concerns can consult Dr Krishna K R for structured evaluation and personalised treatment planning. He consults in Kannada, English, and Hindi.

Area of Expertise

Comprehensive psychiatric care is delivered across adult mental health, old-age psychiatry, addiction medicine, and community mental health.

Adult Psychiatry

Structured assessment and treatment is provided for common and complex mental health conditions.

• Depression evaluation and management
• Anxiety disorders treatment
• Bipolar disorder care
• Schizophrenia management
• Psychosexual medicine

Old-Age and Geriatric Psychiatry

Specialised care is offered for cognitive decline and psychiatric conditions in older adults.

• Dementia evaluation and support
• Cognitive changes assessment
• Age-related psychiatric care
• Family counselling for dementia

Addiction and Substance-Related Concerns

Evidence-based treatment planning is provided for addiction and related behavioural issues.

• Addiction counselling
• Substance use disorder management

Community Mental Health

Preventive and community-based mental health approaches are integrated into patient care.

• Preventive psychiatry
• Community mental health support
• Mental health education

Professional Experience

Dr Krishna K R is currently associated with:

• Consultant – Psychiatry, Manipal Hospital, Mandi Mohalla, Mysuru
• Consultant – Psychiatry, Cadabams Hospital, J P Nagar, Bengaluru

Credentials, Qualifications, and Registration

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS from Karnatak University, Dharwad in 1998
• MD Psychiatry from Gujarat University in 2004
• Fellowship in Psychosexual Medicine
  

Research and Academic Contributions

He has contributed to psychiatric research and academic work across national and international platforms.

• Research on catatonia and schizophrenia
• Reviewer for Asian Journal of Psychiatry
• Drug trials and clinical audits
• Presentations at national and international conferences

Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council – Registration No 49878 since 1998

Book an Appointment

For consultation on depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, addiction counselling, dementia, or age-related psychiatric concerns, Dr Krishna K R is available at Manipal Hospital, Mandi Mohalla, Mysuru and Cadabams Hospital, J P Nagar, Bengaluru. Book your appointment through HexaHealth for a seamless and priority consultation experience.