Dr Shwetha Purkanti
MBBS, Madras Medical College MD Psychiatry, Madras Medical College Certificate in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry , IACAM Certification in Psychosexual Medicine, Allo Health NIMHANS Certified in Motivational Therapy & Tobacco Cessation
Continental Hospitals, Financial District, Gachibowli
16 Years
About Doctor
Dr. Shwetha Purkanti is a highly experienced and compassionate Consultant Psychiatrist based in Gachibowli, Hyderabad. With over 15 years of dedicated service in the field of mental health, she brings deep clinical insight and a patient-first philosophy to her practice. After completing her MBBS and MD in Psychiatry from the prestigious Madras Medical College, Dr. Shwetha pursued multiple specialized certifications including Psychosexual Medicine, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, and Tobacco Cessation from renowned institutions like NIMHANS and IACAM. Her professional journey spans reputed hospitals and medical colleges such as Apollo Spectra Hospitals, Samvedna Mind Care, Ayaan Institute of Medical Sciences, and Sree Balaji Medical College. Currently, she serves as a Consultant Psychiatrist at Continental Hospitals, Hyderabad. Dr. Shwetha has authored multiple research papers in reputed journals, focusing on geriatric psychiatry, post-stroke depression, and hypothyroidism-linked cognitive dysfunction. Her diverse experience makes her uniquely equipped to treat mood disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, psychosexual issues, substance abuse, and more. She is known for combining evidence-based treatment with empathetic counseling, ensuring each patient feels heard, respected, and supported on their mental health journey.