
Psychiatrist with 27 years' experience in general and child mental health
Experience
27 years
Languages
Arabic, English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Urdu
Location
Deira, Dubai
Sees
children, adults
Dr. Siva Prakash is a psychiatrist with 27 years of clinical experience. He completed his medical degree at the University of Madras in 1971, followed by specialist training in psychological medicine at the University of Bangalore and the National Board of Examinations in India. He received advanced training in child psychiatry through a WHO-supported fellowship at the Institute of Psychiatry in London in 1983. He now practises at NMC Healthcare in Dubai.
Dr. Valappil's background spans general adult psychiatry and child mental health, reflecting his broad training across Indian and UK institutions. His career has focused on delivering psychiatric care across the lifespan, from childhood through adulthood.
Special interests: child and adolescent mental health.
Extracted from the doctor's hospital profile — patient-friendly terms
M.B.B.S.
University of Madras, India · 1971
D.P.M. (Diploma in Psychological Medicine)
University of Bangalore, India · 1976
M.N.A.M.S. (Psychiatry)
National Board of Examinations, India · 1979
Fellowship in Child Psychiatry (WHO Award)
Institute of Psychiatry, United Kingdom · 1983
Psychiatrist
NMC Healthcare, United Arab Emirates
Consultations are available in Arabic, English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Urdu.
NMC Healthcare — NMC Medical Centre, Deira, Dubai, Deira, Dubai.
Yes — this doctor sees children.
Commonly treated: Adult Psychiatric Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Behavioral Problems in Children, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conditions, Depression.
Profile compiled from NMC Healthcare's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
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