Dr Channarayapatna Prasanna

With a primary focus on schizophrenia and binge eating disorder (BED), Dr Prasanna's interests also encompass a wide range of psychiatric areas, including anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, eating disorders, general adult psychiatry, intellectual disability, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), personality disorders, psychosis, panic disorder, adolescent psychiatry, agoraphobia, and social anxiety.

Dr Prasanna obtained his qualifications from DNB (India) and DPM (India), and he is fluent in English, Hindi, Kannada, and Telugu. He has experience working with various groups, such as doctors, psychiatrists, medical students, individuals with intellectual disabilities, non-English speakers, gender diverse individuals, and the LGBTQ+ community.

His expertise encompasses anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder, cognitive-behavioral therapy, depression, developmental disabilities, eating disorders, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), obsessive-compulsive disorders, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psychosis, schizophrenia, and supportive psychotherapy.

Dr Prasanna offers a range of services, including opinion and report (MBS item 291) services, shared care, and workcover provider services. His clientele primarily includes old adolescents and young adults, as well as older persons with psychiatric conditions not related to dementia.