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About Us
- Dr. U. Gauthamadas (MD, PhD, DPM, DCBD) is regarded as one of Chennai’s leading Neuro-Psychiatrists
- Known for his pioneering work in Neuro Behavioural Medicine and his strong commitment to improving mental health care in India
Times Health Survey – Centre Rankings:
- Ranked No. 7 in Chennai City (2017)
- No. 15 in South India (2019)
- No. 7 in National Single Specialty Centre Ranking (2022)
- 2023 Achievements:
- No. 2 in Chennai
- No. 3 in South India
- No. 7 in India
- Most recently, ranked No. 7 among National Single Specialty Neuro Science Centres in the Times Health Survey published on 30 May 2025
- (The survey is held every two years; there was no edition in 2021 due to COVID-19.)
About Dr. Gauthamadas:
- Recognised as the “Most Trusted Neuro Psychiatrist of the Year” (2017)
- Listed among the Best in India (2017 & 2018)
- Not just a clinician, but also a professor, researcher, and specialist in psychosocial disaster interventions
Honours & Awards:
- Mahatma Award for Social Good (2023) from the Aditya Birla Eternal Gandhi Institute
- Lifetime Achievement Award (2015) from the Indian Medical Association
He is especially known for:
- Strong medical leadership
- Service to community mental health
- Lifelong dedication to public well-being
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Other awards bestowed on Dr. Gautham include:
- Legend in Healthcare by the Times Healthcare Achievers Awards 2018
- Healthcare Personality of the Year 2018 for Excellence in Mental Health Care. The award was instituted by The Government of Telengana and presented at the Indywood Medical Excellence Awards, in Hyderabad.
- Most Trusted Neuro-psychiatrist of the Year at the 2017 Pan-India Rising Leadership Awards., Goa.
- Chennai Healthcare Leadership Award in 2018.
Vision
To advance mental health care through excellence, innovation, and compassion. Strengthening this commitment, Dr. U. Gauthamadas was recently elected as a member of the Mental Health Stigma Section of the World Psychiatric Association, reinforcing our dedication to reducing stigma and promoting global standards of care.
Since its inception in 1988, DocGautham’s Neuro Centre has upheld a vision of delivering accessible, evidence-based neuro-behavioural medicine. Our consistent recognition in the Times Health Surveys from Top 7 in Chennai (2017) to Top 3 in South India (2023) and Top 7 Nationally (2022, 2023 & 2025) reflects our ongoing pursuit of clinical excellence and our goal of remaining a leading centre of neuropsychiatric service in India.
