Dr. S. Swetha Reddy
Psychiatrist & Perinatal Psychiatrist
Doctor Overview
Dr. Swetha Reddy. S, is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Women Mental Health specialist at Asha Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad with an expertise in management of Mental health disorders in Perinatal period- Perinatal Psychiatry (dealing with various Psychiatric issues and their management during Pregnancy and Postpartum Period) and Women’s mental health offering services to women of all ages dealing with Adolescent mental health, Pre conception counseling, infertility related psychological issues, trauma and stress related issues during pregnancy and delivery, menopause related psychological issues. She is lso competent in managing Major mental health disorders in women such as Schizophrenia and other Psychotic disorders, Major depressive disorder (MDD), Bipolar Disorder (BD), Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), other anxiety disorder and Substance use disorders in women.
She has conducted various treatment programs for management of Depressive disorders and BD and High Intensity treatments (HIT) for OCD at Asha Neuromodulation Clinics, Gachibowli which has given promising results. She has many research publications to her credit, delivered talks and workshops in national level conferences, presented her research projects at various National and International Psychiatric Platforms and addressed general public on several mental health issues. She is an active member in several Psychiatric societies in India, rendered her services through Women Mental Health subspecialty section of Indian Association Of Private Psychiatry- IAPP, currently serving as Co Chairperson in Women Mental Health Section in Indian Psychiatric Society.
Dr. Swetha Reddy S has completed her MBBS from Dr. Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institue of Medical Sciences and Research Foundation, Vijayawada, pursued DNB in Psychiatry (Masters in Psychiatry) at Asha Hospital, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad and is a Consultant Psychiatrist at Asha Hospital with 15 years of experience in the field of Psychiatry, completed in-depth modules in Perinatal Psychiatry, Mc Lean Hospital- Harvard Medical School Affliate and Massacheusetts General Hospital and Department of Perinatal Psychiatry, NIMHANS Bengaluru.
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Asha Hospital, Road No. 14 Banjara Hills | Mon- 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM Tue- 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM Wed- 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM Thu- 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM Fri- 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM Sat- no OPD Sun- 09:00 AM to 02:00 NOON |
Asha Neuromodulation Clinic, Gachibowli | Tue- 03:00 PM to 08:00 PM Thu- 03:00 PM to 08:00 PM Sat- 03:00 PM to 08:00 PM |
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Educational Qualification
✅ Following this, they completed their internship in Medicine at Gandhi Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, from 2010 to 2011, gaining hands-on clinical experience.
✅ Pursuing specialization, they obtained a Diplomate of National Board (D.N.B.) in Psychiatry from Asha Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, between 2011 and 2014, refining their expertise in mental health.
✅ Furthering their knowledge in emotional intelligence, they completed an Online Advanced Training Course on Emotional Intelligence for Children and Adults from Yale University, Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, between 2018 and 2020.
✅ Additionally, they undertook a Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Certificate Course in Perinatal Psychiatry at McLean Hospital – Harvard Medical School Affiliate and Massachusetts General Hospital from March to May 2021, enhancing their skills in perinatal mental health.
✅ Most recently, they completed a Certification Course in Perinatal Psychiatry from NIMHANS in 2024, further solidifying their expertise in this specialized field.
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Awards and Recognitions
🥇 Poduvu Chinnareddy Venkatrammamma award for best paper (Perinatal Psychiatry) TSPSYCON 2024.
2. Member of Indian Psychiatric Society.
3. Member of Indian Medical Association.
4. Member of Marce Society.
📚 Publications
📖 Reddy, M S & Bobba, Neeta & Reddy, Swetha. (2020). Reevaluating the concept of lifelong mood stabilizers in a Bipolar I disorder patient: A 25-year case study. Asian Journal of Psychiatry [DOI: 10.1016/j.ajp.2020.102422].
📖 Reddy MS, Vijay SM, Reddy S. (2017). Are we overdiagnosing bipolar disorder? Indian J Psychol Med. 39(5):698.
📖 Reddy MS, Vijay MS, Reddy S. (2017). Bipolar disorder: Clinical conundrums 1. Indian J Psychol Med. 39(4):389.
📖 Reddy MS, Mythri SV, Reddy S. (2017). Mood stabilizers, but for lithium, are not stabilizing moods! Indian J Psychol Med. 39(5):553.
📖 Damegunta SR, Gundugurti PR. (2017). A Cross-sectional Study to Estimate Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Patients with Bipolar Disorder. Indian J Psychol Med. 39(5):634-640. [DOI: 10.4103/IJPSYM.IJPSYM_369_17] .
📖 Reddy MS, Starlin MV, Reddy S. (2016). Obsessive-compulsive (Anankastic) personality disorder: A poorly researched landscape with significant clinical relevance. *Indian J Psychol Med. 38(1):1.
📖 Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder – A Case Report. (2015). Published in *Complicated Cases in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Issue IV, Elsevier.
📖 Reddy DS, Reddy MS. (2014). Serum lithium levels: Ideal time for sample collection! Are we doing it right? Indian J Psychol Med. 36(3):346.
📖 Damegunta SR. (2014). Time Matters!: When is the Right Time to Estimate Serum Valproic Acid Levels? Indian J Psychol Med. 36(3):349-350. [DOI: 10.4103/0253-7176.135402] .
📖 Swetha Reddy, G. Prasad Rao. (2013). Effects of estrogen on women's psychiatric health. IJPP Spl. Supplement.
🧪 Clinical Trials
🔬 A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Asenapine in the Prevention of Recurrence of a Mood Episode after Stabilization of an Acute Manic/Mixed Episode in Subjects with Bipolar I Disorder.
🔬 A Study on Mood Stabilizer plus Antidepressant versus Mood Stabilizer Plus Placebo in the Maintenance Treatment of Bipolar Disorder.
🎤 Conference Presentations
📌 Poster Presentations:
🖼️ International Conference of ISBD, Seoul, South Korea.
🖼️ ISBD Virtual Conference 2020.
🖼️ Retrospective analysis of general medical conditions in people suffering from bipolar disorder.
🖼️ Comparison of short‐term escitalopram vs lithium monotherapy for acute episode of bipolar depression: A randomized open-label trial.
📢 Speaker Engagements:
🎙️ Workshop on Brief Psychotherapy for OCD – *ANCIAPP 2019 & ANCIPS 2019.*
🎙️ Women and Bipolar Disorders – *World Congress of Asian Psychiatry 2022.*
🎙️ High-Intensity Treatment for OCD – *TSPSYCON Guntur 2023.*
🎙️High-Intensity Treatment for OCD – *Abu Dhabi 2024 (International Conference of Asia, Asia Pacific SAARC, and Middle East Psychiatric Federations).*
🎙️ High-Intensity Treatment for OCD – *ANCIPS 2025.*
🏛️ Conference Organization:
📅 Organized four national-level conferences in Psychiatry:
🏛️ ANCIAPP 2017.
🏛️ ANCIAPP 2019.
🏛️ Art of Psychiatry Conference – Webinar 2020.
🏛️ Indian Association for Geriatric Mental Health 2024.
🏛️ ANCIPS 2025.
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Frequently asked Questions with Answers
Dr. Swetha Reddy specializes in treating mood disorders, including Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
2.What are the key areas of focus in Dr. Swetha Reddy's practice?
Dr. Swetha Reddy focuses on Perinatal Psychiatry, Women’s Mental Health, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Depressive Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, and Psychotic Disorders, offering specialized treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs.
3. What services are offered at the Asha Bipolar Clinic (ABC)?
The Asha Bipolar Clinic (ABC) offers specialized treatment for mood disorders and OCD. Services include pharmacotherapy, counseling, and neuromodulation therapies, all aimed at achieving recovery and social reintegration for patients. citeturn0search0
4. Is counseling a part of the treatment plan for mood disorders at ABC?
Yes, counseling is an integral part of the treatment plan at ABC. The clinic provides counseling services to help patients manage their conditions effectively.
5. What is the role of neuromodulation in treating mood disorders at ABC?
Neuromodulation is one of the therapeutic tools used at ABC to treat mood disorders. It involves using advanced techniques to modulate neural activity, offering an additional avenue for patients who may not respond to traditional treatments.
6. Is counseling a part of the treatment plan for mood disorders?
Yes, counseling is an integral part of the treatment plan. Dr. Swetha Reddy provides psychotherapy and counseling services to help patients effectively manage their conditions.
7. What is the role of neuromodulation in treating mood disorders?
Neuromodulation is one of the therapeutic tools used to treat mood disorders. It involves using advanced techniques to modulate neural activity, offering an additional avenue for patients who may not respond to traditional treatments.
8. How can I schedule an appointment with Dr. Swetha Reddy?
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Swetha Reddy, you can contact Asha Hospital helpline number directly through their official website or call their appointment desk.
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