Trusted, evidence-based mental health care
Dr Arpitha B K
MBBS, MD Psychiatry | NIMHANS-trained | KMC Registration: 118149
Dr Arpitha B K is a Consultant Psychiatrist trained at NIMHANS, Bengaluru, with experience in acute inpatient psychiatry, neuromodulation therapies, and outpatient mental health care. She has worked across mood disorders, suicidality, psychosis, addiction, geriatric and adolescent psychiatry, with special focus on treatment-resistant depression and complex presentations.
Professional background
She is currently Consultant Psychiatrist at Sukoon Psychiatry Care, Bengaluru, and has served as lead or in-charge for ketamine infusion therapy, Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), and rTMS.
- Current role: Consultant Psychiatrist, Sukoon Psychiatry Care, Bengaluru
- Previous role: Senior Resident, NIMHANS, Bengaluru
- Earlier training: Junior Resident, NIMHANS, Bengaluru
- Psychotherapy training: Completed 76 supervised psychotherapy sessions
Areas of clinical interest
- Addiction Psychiatry
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Perinatal Psychiatry
- Neuromodulation therapies
- Mood disorders and complex psychiatric presentations
Her experience also includes emergency and inpatient psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, community psychiatry, family interventions, discharge planning, and continuity of care.
Education and achievements
- MD Psychiatry (2018–2021): NIMHANS, Bengaluru
- MBBS (2011–2017): Mysore Medical College & Research Institute
- Academic recognition: Gold Medal in Preventive & Social Medicine (MBBS)
- Languages: Kannada, English, Hindi
Research and academic contribution
- Epidemiological Analysis of Mental Health Morbidity in Tamil Nadu – Indian Journal of Psychiatry, 2023
- Conference presentations including ANCIPS and GERON
- Book chapter contributions on counselling skills, ethics, and climate change & mental health
This profile is best suited for a trust-building consultant doctor page, partner introduction, or appointment-led mental health service page.
Compassionate psychiatric care with strong clinical depth
For clinics, hospitals, and patients looking for a psychiatrist with structured clinical training, experience in complex psychiatric care, and a balanced approach to treatment planning, Dr Arpitha B K brings a strong blend of academic excellence and real-world practice.
