Dr. Santhosh Gandhi Dontham

Dr. Santhosh Gandhi Dontham – Senior Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr. Santhosh Gandhi Dontham has 25+ years of medical experience and is currently a senior consultant neuropsychiatrist. He has an extensive background in general adult psychiatry, neuropsychiatry, old-age psychiatry, child psychiatry, liaison psychiatry and psychological therapies. Further specialises in managing anxiety, insomnia, IBS, OCD, stress, perinatal mental health, psychosomatic disorders, ASD, functional vomiting, Non-epileptic seizures, post-head injury or stroke rehabilitation, dementia, addictions and behavioral issues in children. He follows an integrated approach, combining medication with advanced non-pharmacological therapies such as Audio visual Entrainment Therapy, biofeedback, neurofeedback, rTMS and evidence based psychotherapies like CBT and psychodynamic therapy. With over 25 years of clinical experience, he is committed to providing effective mental health care to individuals of all ages.

Education & Credentials:
• FRCPsych (Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK)
• CCT in General Adult Psychiatry
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Neuropsychiatry (Birmingham, UK)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Psychotherapeutics (Birmingham, UK)
• Trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Family Therapy and Couple Counselling.
• Trained in Neurofeedback/Biofeedback, rTMS, and Audio-Visual Entrainment Therapies

Professional Experience:
Dr. Santhosh Gandhi Dontham has extensive experience in both clinical and academic settings. He worked in Chennai until 2004, between 2004 and 2021 in NHS, UK and since 2021, he practices in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. His clinical training covers a wide range of subspecialties, including General adult psychiatry, Old-age psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Eating Disorders, Forensic Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry. He currently is a senior consultant in his own private practice (Donthams Speciality Clinics) alongside being a visiting senior consultant in various multispecialty hospitals (like VGM, NRP, Balaji ….). He is also an active trainer and external speaker, educating junior doctors, junior psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses and others.

Areas of Expertise:
• Performance improvements
• OCD and Psychosis (Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder)
• Low Self-esteem, Self-confidence, and Interpersonal Issues
•Perinatal (Pregnancy-related) Mental Health
• Addictions and Substance Use Disorders
• Behavioural Issues in Children, ADHD (Child & Adult), ASD
• Functional Disorders
• Sleep issues / Insomnia
• Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Anger Issues
• IBS
• Functional seizures (NESA), functional vomiting
• Dementia
• Post-head injury or stroke cognitive rehab
• Headache

Treatments offered:
• Pharmacotherapy
• Psychological Therapies (Individual, Couple and Family Counselling)
• Non-Pharmacological Treatment Modalities: Neurofeedback, Biofeedback, Audio-Visual Entrainment, CES, tDCS, and rTMS
He is the first to incorporate AVE treatment and has successfully managed various ailments including headache, stress, sleep issues, anxiety, ASD, functional disorders, IBS and aggression. He is a pioneer in this treatment and the first in India.

Personal Attributes:
• Compassionate and empathetic therapeutic approach
• Highly skilled in both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment methods
• Strong commitment to ongoing professional development
• Excellent communicator and active listener
• Focused on creating safe, supportive, and effective treatment environment

Languages:
• Fluent in English, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi

Available Days:
• Available for consultations on all days except Sundays, based on appointment availability.

Consultation Timings (IST):
• 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM (depending on the availability)

Consultation Fees:
• ₹ 3000 per 45-minute session

Professional Memberships:
• Indian Psychiatric Society
• Royal College of Psychiatrists (UK)
• Kongunadu Psychiatric Society
• South Zone Psychiatric Association
• Tamil Nadu Psychiatric Society
• UK Adult ADHD Network