Amaha Mental Health Centre, Indiranagar
Online Verified Bengaluru
- Psychiatrist
- Consultant
- Family counsellor
- Neuropsychologist
- Mental health service
Hours: Mon–Sat: 9 AM–8 PM; Sun: Closed
Best Psychiatrists in Karnataka
Karnataka has 5 cities with their own psychiatrist pages here, led by Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hubballi-Dharwad and Mangaluru. This page lists all 4 providers we hold for the state in one list, then links to each city for maps, FAQs and local healthcare figures.
Premium partners that have confirmed their details appear first and are labelled; the other entries come from public online sources and are marked as not yet verified, so please confirm details by phone before you travel.
Prerana Psychiatry & Gynaecology Hospital
Online Verified Mysuru
- Psychiatric hospital
- Child psychiatrist
- Family counsellor
- Mental health service
- Rehabilitation centre
Open 24 hours
Dr. Uzair Memon Parivartan Psychiatry Clinic
Online Verified Belagavi
- Mental health service
Hours: Mon–Fri: 10 AM–8 PM; Sat: 10 AM–4 PM; Sun: 11 AM–4 PM
Psychiatrists in Karnataka by city
Open a city for maps, hours, local healthcare facts and FAQs.
Psychiatrists in Karnataka at a glance
Quick facts for the Karnataka cities listed here. Hospital, bed and doctor figures are estimates scaled from state and national data, because no public source counts them city by city.
| Cities with a page | 5Largest first |
|---|---|
| Combined population of these cities (2025 est.) | 18.7 million (187 lakh)UN WPP 2024 / Census 2011 scaled |
| Estimated hospital beds in these cities | ~71,000State beds per 1,000 x city population |
| Estimated ICU beds | ~3,500ICU assumed at 5% of beds |
| Estimated hospitals (public + private) | ~2,900~770 public, ~2,100 private |
| Estimated practising doctors, all systems | ~23,000National ratio of 1 per 811 people |
| Estimated nurses and midwives | ~42,000National ratio of 2.23 per 1,000 |
| Hospital beds per 1,000 (state) | 3.80India average about 1.39; Above avg |
| Private share of hospital beds (state) | 73%2019-era estimate |
| Infant mortality (state, 2024) | 15 per 1,000 live birthsIndia: 24 (SRS 2024) |
| Life expectancy at birth (state, 2023, modelled) | 74.3 yearsIndia: about 72 |
Taken together, the 5 Karnataka cities with a page here have an estimated 18.7 million residents (about 187 lakh) in 2025. The largest are Bengaluru (14.4 million), Mysuru (1.3 million) and Hubballi-Dharwad (1.3 million), followed by 2 smaller cities. Population figures come from the UN's 2024 urban-area estimates for the biggest cities and from scaled Census 2011 data for the rest.
Applying state-level hospital-bed ratios to these populations gives about 71,000 hospital beds, including some 3,500 ICU beds, in an estimated 2,900 hospitals (roughly 770 public and 2,100 private). Karnataka averages 3.80 beds per 1,000 people against about 1.39 for India, and about 73% of its beds are private.
On the national ratio of one practising doctor per 811 people, these cities would have about 23,000 doctors and 42,000 nurses and midwives across all systems of medicine. Mental health is the thinnest part of this workforce: the national average is only about 0.3 psychiatrists per 100,000 people (WHO Mental Health Atlas 2014), so a population this size would have only a few dozen if it matched that average. Specialist head-counts are not published city by city, so these figures show scale, not how many psychiatrists practise in Karnataka.
Karnataka has infant mortality of 15 per 1,000 live births (India: 24) and modelled life expectancy of about 74.3 years (India: about 72). This page lists 4 psychiatrists across these cities, and every city and sister city below has its own page with maps, qualifications to check and answers to common questions.
General information compiled from public sources (MoHFW, SRS 2024, CDDEP / One Health Trust, UN WPP 2024, Census 2011); estimates, not official counts, and not medical advice.
What psychiatrists treat
- Depression
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- OCD
- Schizophrenia and psychosis
- Alcohol and substance dependence
- ADHD and child behaviour concerns
When to see a psychiatrist
- Low mood, loss of interest or hopelessness lasting more than two weeks
- Constant worry, panic attacks or fear that disrupts daily life
- Unusual thoughts, hearing voices or extreme mood swings
- Alcohol or drug use that you cannot cut down
- A child with sudden changes in behaviour or school performance
Emergency: If you or someone you know is thinking of self-harm, call Tele-MANAS on 14416 (free, 24x7) or 108, or go to the nearest hospital emergency department. India's free ambulance number is 108.
How to choose a psychiatrist
- Check the qualification: MBBS with MD (Psychiatry), DPM or DNB (Psychiatry).
- Verify registration with the NMC / State Medical Council register (psychologists register with the Rehabilitation Council of India, not the NMC) and note the registration number.
- Ask what the consultation includes and whether tests, follow-ups and procedures are charged separately.
- Look for clear, itemised communication about costs; avoid anyone who guarantees a cure.
- Check practical details: location, clinic hours, appointment system, and whether emergency back-up exists if something goes wrong.
Consultations are confidential. The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 protects patient rights. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can prescribe medicines; psychologists provide therapy and are not medical doctors.
Frequently asked questions: Psychiatrists in Karnataka
Which cities in Karnataka have listed psychiatrists?
We hold psychiatrists listings for 5 cities in Karnataka, including Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hubballi-Dharwad, Mangaluru and Belagavi. Each city has its own page with contact details and local information.
How many psychiatrists are listed in Karnataka?
This page shows 4 listed providers across 5 cities. It is a starting point rather than a complete register, so use the qualification and registration checks on each city page before booking.
Who is the best psychiatrist in Karnataka?
There is no single best doctor for everyone: the right choice depends on your condition, budget and city. Shortlist two or three psychiatrists, check their qualification and registration with the NMC / State Medical Council register (psychologists register with the Rehabilitation Council of India, not the NMC), and compare facilities and communication. Amaha Mental Health Centre, Indiranagar (Bengaluru) is the first listing on this page - confirm details by phone.
What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who diagnoses mental health conditions, prescribes medicines and can combine them with therapy. A psychologist is trained in counselling and psychotherapy but cannot prescribe medicines. Many people benefit from seeing both.
Is it normal to see a psychiatrist for anxiety or low mood in Karnataka?
Yes. Anxiety and depression are common and treatable. Early consultation often shortens recovery, and a psychiatrist can tell you whether therapy, medicines or both are suitable.
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