Professional statement
Dr Nirvana Swamy Kudlur Chandrappa is a highly skilled and empathetic consultant psychiatrist based in London, practising at Oaktree Connect. He specialises in general adult psychiatry, addiction disorders, ADHD, autism, personality disorders, and neuropsychiatric disorders, with additional expertise in neuromodulation treatments including rTMS. Dr Chandrappa is known for his holistic and evidence-based approach, offering tailored care to patients with complex mental health needs.
Dr Chandrappa completed his medical degree at the University of Mysore in India before undertaking postgraduate psychiatric training at Oxford Deanery and the West Midlands Higher Specialist Training Scheme. He is a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and holds a Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) in General Adult Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry. He has held significant leadership roles, including Clinical Director for NHS mental health services in the UK and Clinical Lead for national psychiatric services in Qatar.
Committed to empowering individuals on their journey to mental wellness, Dr Chandrappa combines diagnostic precision with a strong focus on patient education, multiaxial formulation, and collaborative care planning. His contributions to service development have been recognised with four Clinical Excellence Awards in the UK. In addition to his clinical practice, he is an active educator and lecturer at Qatar University and Weill Cornell Medical College, supporting the next generation of psychiatrists through structured teaching and supervision.
Clinics
Oaktree Connect
Birmingham, 17 Portland Rd, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B16 9NXMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 27 years of experience
- Consultant Psychiatrist, Oaktree Connect
Subspecialties
- Addiction disorders
- Anxiety disorders
Professional memberships
- CCST (Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training), General Medical Council (2007)
- MRCPsych, Royal College of Psychiatrists, London (2003)
Education
- Higher Specialist Training in Psychiatry (Specialist Registrar Training), University of Birmingham (2004–2007)
- Basic Specialist Training in Psychiatry (Senior House Officer), University of Oxford (2000–2004)
Teaching posts
- Honorary Lecturer, Qatar University Medical School
- Honorary Lecturer, Weil Cornell Medical School
Positions in organisations
- Clinical Lead and Senior Consultant Psychiatrist, Umm Salal Treatment Center, Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar
Publications and conferences
- Dr Kudlur Chandrappa's publications are available on ResearchGate |https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nirvana_Chandrappa
Prizes and awards
- Four Clinical Excellence Awards in the United Kingdom for work related to setting up, developing, and effectively managing mental health services to high standards of care.
Languages spoken
- English
- Hindi