Serene Life Hospital
Online Verified Chennai
- Psychiatrist
- Rehabilitation centre
- Alcohol de-addiction programme
- Child psychiatrist
- Psychiatry clinic
Open 24 hours
Best Psychiatrists in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu has 7 cities with their own psychiatrist pages here, led by Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai and Tiruppur. This page lists all 7 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.
Vazhikatti Mental Health Centre & Research Institute
Online Verified Coimbatore
- Psychiatrist
- Alcohol de-addiction programme
- Child psychologist
- Hospital
- Psychiatry clinic
Open 24 hours
Alpha Omega deaddiction & psychiatric center
Online Verified Madurai
- Psychiatric hospital
Open 24 hours
Akam Psychiatric Rehabilitation Centre
Online Verified Tiruppur
- Psychiatric hospital
- Family counsellor
- Rehabilitation centre
Open 24 hours
Athma Mind Care Hospital
Online Verified Tiruchirappalli
- Psychiatrist
- Rehabilitation centre
- Alcohol de-addiction programme
- Psychiatry clinic
- Psychiatric hospital
Open 24 hours
Dr.KSR's The Mind and Body clinic
Online Verified Salem
- Psychiatrist
- Rehabilitation centre
- Child psychiatrist
- Mental health service
- Psychiatric hospital
Hours: Mon–Sat: 10 AM–7 PM; Sun: Closed
Athma Mind Care Hospital
Online Verified Erode
- Psychiatrist
- Child psychiatrist
- Child psychologist
- Consultant
- Family counsellor
Open 24 hours
Psychiatrists in Tamil Nadu by city
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Psychiatrists in Tamil Nadu at a glance
Quick facts for the Tamil Nadu 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 | 7Largest first |
|---|---|
| Combined population of these cities (2025 est.) | 22.5 million (225 lakh)UN WPP 2024 / Census 2011 scaled |
| Estimated hospital beds in these cities | ~43,000State beds per 1,000 x city population |
| Estimated ICU beds | ~2,100ICU assumed at 5% of beds |
| Estimated hospitals (public + private) | ~680~340 public, ~340 private |
| Estimated practising doctors, all systems | ~28,000National ratio of 1 per 811 people |
| Estimated nurses and midwives | ~50,000National ratio of 2.23 per 1,000 |
| Hospital beds per 1,000 (state) | 1.91India average about 1.39; Above avg |
| Private share of hospital beds (state) | 50%2019-era estimate |
| Infant mortality (state, 2024) | 11 per 1,000 live birthsIndia: 24 (SRS 2024) |
| Life expectancy at birth (state, 2023, modelled) | 75.0 yearsIndia: about 72 |
Tamil Nadu's 7 largest listed cities add up to roughly 22.5 million people. Chennai (12.3 million), Coimbatore (3.2 million) and Madurai (1.9 million) lead the list, with 4 other cities behind them. Most figures are 2025 estimates and should be read as approximate.
Applying state-level hospital-bed ratios to these populations gives about 43,000 hospital beds, including some 2,100 ICU beds, in an estimated 680 hospitals (roughly 340 public and 340 private). Tamil Nadu averages 1.91 beds per 1,000 people against about 1.39 for India, and about 50% of its beds are private.
On the national ratio of one practising doctor per 811 people, these cities would have about 28,000 doctors and 50,000 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 Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu has infant mortality of 11 per 1,000 live births (India: 24) and modelled life expectancy of about 75.0 years (India: about 72). This page lists 7 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
- Bipolar disorder
- Schizophrenia and psychosis
- Alcohol and substance dependence
- Sleep problems
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
- Sleep that has been disturbed for weeks
- 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 how long the clinic has treated the condition you have, not just how long the doctor has practised.
- Read recent patient feedback on more than one platform, and be wary of identical glowing reviews.
- 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 Tamil Nadu
Which cities in Tamil Nadu have listed psychiatrists?
We hold psychiatrists listings for 7 cities in Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruppur, Tiruchirappalli, Salem and Erode. Each city has its own page with contact details and local information.
How many psychiatrists are listed in Tamil Nadu?
This page shows 7 listed providers across 7 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 Tamil Nadu?
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. Serene Life Hospital (Chennai) 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 Tamil Nadu?
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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