Psychiatrists in Chennai
25 psychiatrists in Chennai compared on Google reviews, hospital, hours and fees where published. Psychiatry covers depression, anxiety, OCD, addiction, sleep disorders.
Updated October 2026 · Ratings and hours from Google; fees and registration from each doctor's own pages and the NMC register, with the source on every profile

Who are the best psychiatrists in Chennai?
By Google rating weighted by review count, the top psychiatrists in Chennai on this page are Dr Banumathi Rajkumar (5.0, 74 reviews), Chennai Minds (4.7, 260 reviews), Dr Bhargav Sirivelu (4.7, 235 reviews), Dr Abinayaa Arasu ,Depression ,Alcohol (4.9, 87 reviews), Dr D. Archanaa, M.D (4.7, 128 reviews). The order comes from public reviews and published details, not from payments; a clinic cannot buy a position.
Psychiatrists in Chennai at a glance
| Doctor | Clinic or hospital | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Dr Banumathi Rajkumar MBBS, MD | Annai Hospital | 5.0 (74) | Not listed |
| 2. Chennai Minds | Saligramam | 4.7 (260) | Not listed |
| 3. Dr Bhargav Sirivelu | Apollo Hospitals Greams Lane | 4.7 (235) | Not listed |
| 4. Dr Abinayaa Arasu ,Depression ,Alcohol | Saidapet | 4.9 (87) | Not listed |
| 5. Dr D. Archanaa, M.D | Apollo Hospitals Chennai | 4.7 (128) | Not listed |
| 6. Athmikha | Adyar | 4.9 (49) | Not listed |
| 7. Dr Esther Suresh | Chennai Obesity Care | 4.7 (109) | Not listed |
| 8. Dr V.Mridulla Abirami | Iswarya Neurology Hospital | 5.0 (34) | Not listed |
| 9. Adhd | Apollo Cradle & Children's Hospital | 4.8 (50) | Not listed |
| 10. Dr Aslam Yousuff | Purasaiwakkam | 4.9 (55) | Not listed |
"Not listed" means no fee on the doctor's own page or clinic listing. Google ratings as of October 2026.
How we rank doctors
- Google rating weighted by review count
- Publishes a consultation fee
- NMC registration shown on the profile
- Has a website or a hospital page
Doctors and clinics cannot pay for a higher position. Sponsored placements, when they exist, are labelled and sit outside the list.
Seeing a psychiatrist in Chennai
Chennai has 25 psychiatrists with a public page in this directory, 25 with Google reviews and 0 with a published fee. Psychiatry covers depression, anxiety, OCD, addiction, sleep disorders. Most clinics take direct bookings by phone; hospital OPDs may need registration first.
Request an appointment with a psychiatrist in Chennai
One form. Your request goes to clinics on this page that take enquiries.
Psychiatrist in Chennai: FAQs
Who are the best psychiatrists in Chennai?
By Google rating weighted by review count, the top psychiatrists in Chennai on this page are Dr Banumathi Rajkumar (5.0, 74 reviews), Chennai Minds (4.7, 260 reviews), Dr Bhargav Sirivelu (4.7, 235 reviews), Dr Abinayaa Arasu ,Depression ,Alcohol (4.9, 87 reviews), Dr D. Archanaa, M.D (4.7, 128 reviews). The order comes from public reviews and published details, not from payments; a clinic cannot buy a position.
How much does a psychiatrist consultation cost in Chennai?
None of the psychiatrists on this page publishes a consultation fee on a page we could read. Ask the clinic when you book; the profile has the phone number where Google lists one.
Which psychiatrists in Chennai are at hospitals?
10 of the 25 psychiatrists listed practise at a hospital or clinic that has its own page here, including Annai Hospital, Apollo Hospitals Greams Lane, Apollo Hospitals Chennai, Chennai Obesity Care. The rest are standalone clinics.
When should I see a psychiatrist?
Psychiatry covers depression, anxiety, OCD, addiction, sleep disorders. A general physician can refer you, but in India you can book a psychiatrist directly. Carry old reports and a list of current medicines.
How is this list ordered?
By a weighted Google rating that discounts a handful of five-star reviews against hundreds at 4.8, with a small lift for doctors who publish a fee, have a website and show an NMC registration. Claims, enquiries and sponsorship never change the order.
