Adult Psychiatrist, Board Certified

Pleasanton

✅ Accepting New Patients

💼 14 Years Experience

⭐ Highly Recommended

🕰️ Excellent Wait Time

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5.0

I have been fortunate to see Sukanya Venkatachalam, M.D., after my dog and I were attacked by the same dog three different times. Her compassionate understanding was a life line for me during this stressful time. Dr. Venkatachalam has extensive knowledge and experience in psychiatry. I highly recommend her and am thankful for her support, kindness and gentle approach.

Getting to know Sukanya Pillai Venkatachalam, M.D.

Dr. Venkatachalam is a Board-Certified Adult Psychiatrist and a member of American psychiatric Association. She obtained her medical degree in year 2006 from Kilpauk Medical College at Chenni, India. She completed her residency in Psychiatry at Loyola University, Chicago in the year 2011. She was awarded a certificate of Achievement in Clinical work.

Dr. Venkatachalam is trained in both psycho pharmacology and psychotherapy and incorporates a balance of the two. She treats psychiatric disorder including Depression, Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, Psychosis and Behavioral problems.

In addition to English, Dr. Venkatachalam speaks Hindi and Tamil.

Focus Areas

PTSD
Mood Swings
Bipolar Disorder

Depression
ADHD
Panic Attacks

Schizophrenia
Anxiety

Clientele

Ages 16 yrs and above

Treatment Approaches

General Adult Psychiatry

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages

English, Tamil, Hindi

Insurance Providers

UMR
PHCS MultiPlan
Medicare
Carelon Health
VHP

ComPsych
Kaiser Permanente
Aetna
Cigna

BlueCross BlueShield
Magellan Health
TriWest
MHN

FAQs

1. What is your approach to working with patients?

I believe in the collaborative model of healthcare where the patient is an active participant alongside the physician in making decisions about their care.

2. How do you integrate medication management?

I tailor medications to meet the individual medical and psycho-social needs of each patient ,as opposed to the 'one size fits all' approach.

3. What types of concerns do you specialize in treating?

Anxiety disorders, Mood Disorders including depression and Bipolar Disorder, ADHD

4. What's something you want your patients to know about you?

I value the insight that patients share with me regarding their progress.I am always open to 'out of the box' ideas. I am always on the lookout for the most efficient way to do pretty much everything in life (with varying degrees of success) !

5. What do you believe is the most important part of the healing process?

Physician-Patient rapport

6. What kinds of clients do you work with best?

Young adults , women

7. Do you have experience with trauma or PTSD?

Yes, pharmacological treatment of PTSD

8. What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

Spending time with my family, reading,watching psychological thrillers on Netflix, staying up to date on the news.