We have several consulting psychiatrists who visit the Health Centre two afternoons a week for the campus community. Contact the Health Centre to get an appointment.
In addition, we also have several clinical psychologists, who are available on all working days and on Saturdays at Faculty club.
Dr. Vidya M K
Consulting Psychiatrist
Consulting Hours : Monday and Wednesday from 03:00 pm to 06:00 pm @ Wellness Center, 1st floor Faculty club.
Email id : vidyak@iisc.ac.in
Dr. Vidya M K is a consultant psychiatrist, having more than 14 years’ experience in the field of psychiatry. She completed her MBBS from KIMS, Bangalore. She completed her PG Diploma in Psychiatry (DPM) from JJM Medical College, Davangere, Karnataka. She then completed DNB (Psychiatry) from Schizophrenia Research Foundation, Chennai. She then went on to complete MRCPsych (UK). She has worked in medical colleges and tertiary psychiatry hospitals. She now has started her private practice.
She has keen interest in various mental health issues across life span. She has extensive
experience in assessment and treatment of anxiety disorders, depression, mood disorders, OCD, substance addiction, behavioral addiction, psychotic disorders, dementia, child and adolescent mental health issues.
Dr Virupakshi Jalihal
Consulting Psychiatrist
Tuesday and Friday from 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm @ Wellness Center, 1st floor Faculty club
Email Id : virupakshij@iisc.ac.in
Dr Virupakshi Jalihal completed MBBS from Mysore Medical College, Mysore (1994). He has received postgraduate training in Psychiatry in India and the United Kingdom. His Postgraduate qualifications include DPM from NIMHANS (2002), PGDCP from University of Leeds, UK (2005), MRCPsych, UK (2005), MMedSc in Clinical Psychiatry from University of Leeds, UK (2009). He has completed the CCT in General Adult and Substance Misuse Psychiatry (2009) and registered as a specialist in the United Kingdom (GMC No: 6030986). He is registered with Karnataka Medical Council (KMC No:40432).
Dr Jalihal has been practicing psychiatry for more than 22 years with a special interest in Neuropsychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry and Developmental Psychiatry. He had worked in the United Kingdom in various settings for about 9 years and since returning to India in 2011 has been working in M S Ramaiah Medical College and Hospitals, Bengaluru. He believes in holistic care of individuals and their families with judicious use of pharmacotherapy (medication) and non-pharmacological measures (counselling, therapy, etc..,).
Dr. Adarsh B
Consulting Psychiatrist
Consulting Hours : Every Saturdays 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm and every Sundays 10:00 am -01:00 pm
Email id : badarsh@iisc.ac.in
Dr. Adarsh B is a renowned Psychiatrist and therapist. He holds sound clinical experience and has expertise in non-pharmacological modes of treatment along with Pharmacological ways of management. He believes in a holistic approach in treating clients. Dr. Adarsh B received his MD degree from the prestigious M S Ramaiah Medical College, Karnataka. He has been trained in NIMHANS for 3 months in the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Department during his post-graduation period.
Completed Cognitive behaviour therapy certification course from NIMHANS 2022. He received certification courses from ICMR with respect to research-related work. He has publications in his name and has presented papers at National and International conferences. Currently Associated with Medical College as Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry.
Dr. Virupaksha HS
Consulting Psychiatrist
Consulting hours :- Wednesday’s and Saturday’s.
Timings :- Wednesday 5:00pm to 8:00pm and Saturday 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Email: virupakshahs@iisc.ac.in
Dr. Virupaksha graduated from Mysore Medical College, Mysore with MBBS. He completed his DPM at NIMHANS, is a Gold Medallist in MD (Psychiatry) from NIMHANS, and has obtained advanced certification training by CISMU, UNDSS. He has training in research and fMRI image analysis – NIMHANS. Dr Virupaksha is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Ramaiah Medical College. He is a General Adult Psychiatrist with extensive experience in treating common illnesses, specialist in psychotherapy, clinical assessment and treatment of all psychiatric disorders.
Dr. Shilpa Sri S K
Consulting Psychiatrist
Consulting hours :- Tuesday and Friday from 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm @ Wellness Center, 1st floor Faculty club
Email: shilpasri@iisc.ac.in
Dr Shilpa Sri S K , graduated with MBBS from Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar in 2005. She completed her Diploma in Psychological Medicine(D.P.M) at PSG Institute of Medical Science and Research, Coimbatore in 2010 with a gold medal to her credit. She then went on to do her DNB in psychiatry from National board of Examinations, New Delhi.
Dr Shilpa has about 14 plus years of experience in Psychiatry and is the current head of department of psychiatry at St Martha Hospital, Bengaluru.
She is a life fellow of the Indian Psychiatric society. She has extensive experience in managing cases of Schizophrenia and spectrum disorders, Mood disorders, Anxiety disorders, OCD, Phobias, Childhood disorders, Dementias, Alcohol and other Substance related disorders.
Dr. Shailaja B
MBBS, DPM, MD, Consulting Psychiatrist
Consulting hours :- Monday from 10:00 am to 04:00 pm @ Wellness Center, 1st floor Faculty club.
Email: shailajab@iisc.ac.in
Compassionate and conscientious psychiatrist with 8 years of clinical experience. Her area of interest is adult psychiatry. She has diagnosed and treated a wide array of psychiatric disorders and psychological issues, enhancing patient well-being. She believes in providing quality mental health care services tailor-made for each client and their family. Practices rational psychopharmacotherapy. Has a keen interest in academics and research activities. She has published ten research papers, and the Association of Industrial Psychiatrists of India honored her with the Laxmi Shanti award for one of her research projects. She was earlier associated with the Department of Psychiatry at M.S. Ramaiah Medical College & Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, Bangalore.
Dr. Harshita H A
MBBS, MD,PDF (NIMHANS), Consulting Psychiatrist
Consulting hours :- Monday and Thursday from 05:30 am to 08:30 pm @ Wellness Center, 1st floor Faculty club.
Dr Harshitha graduated from Bengaluru Medical college in the year 2017. She went on to complete her MD in Psychiatry from prestigious National Institute of Mental Health and Neuroscience (NIMHANS), Bengaluru from 2018-2021, following which she did her Post Doctoral Fellowship in Community Psychiatry from 2021-2022 and worked in NIMHANS as Senior Resident from 2022 to 2024. She has presented in many of the National and international conferences and has received research grants. She has received prestigious Druva Kumar award for her work in psychotherapy and has been a certified life skills Educator to build psychosocial competence in youth.
She works as a General Adult Psychiatrist and has good experience in Adolescent wellbeing, Dementia, Women’s Mental health, Psychotherapy, Common and Severe Mental disorders.