Dr. Praveen Ravindranath
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr. Praveen Ravindranath, an esteemed senior consultant psychiatrist, shows a deep commitment to delivering high-quality care to his patients. With pride, he treats patients using an empathetic approach, along with holistic views and evidence-based practice. He is employed at a renowned public hospital in Melbourne and, in addition, provides services in private inpatient settings. He serves as an adjunct lecturer at a prestigious university.
About Dr. Praveen Ravindranath
Praveen has been a consultant psychiatrist for over 10 years and has worked across Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. His work experience spans a wide range of settings, primarily in inpatient settings at teaching hospitals, community settings, emergency psychiatric services, rural areas, and forensic settings.Praveen is a Fellow of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) and a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK (MRCPsych). In recognition of his contributions to psychiatry for over 10 years in the UK and overseas, Praveen was awarded a Fellowship of The Royal College of Psychiatrists (FRCPsych) as a mark of distinction for promoting excellence in mental health care.Praveen has a family comprising 2 young children who constantly keep him engaged. In his leisure, he loves spending time outdoors with his family.
Professional Areas of Interest
- Mood Disorder - Depression and bipolar affective disorder
- Anxiety Disorder
- Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
Professional Associations
- Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP), Australia
- Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK
Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
- Diploma in Mental Health, UK
- Membership of Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) with Certificate of Specialist Training (CCT), with sub-specialisation in Addiction Psychiatry from UK
- MRCPsych
- FRCPsych
- FRANZCP