BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Sharadhi C is a Consultant Psychiatrist at Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore, with over 12 years of clinical experience, including more than 9 years of specialist practice in psychiatry and addiction psychiatry. She completed her MBBS from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute and earned her MD in Psychiatry from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru - one of India's most prestigious institutions for psychiatric training. She is fluent in English, Hindi, and Kannada, enabling her to connect effectively with patients across diverse backgrounds. Dr. Sharadhi specialises in the diagnosis and management of a broad spectrum of psychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, OCD, ADHD, and trauma-related disorders. She brings specialised expertise in addiction psychiatry, psychiatric emergencies, and complex psychiatric cases. She is trained in advanced brain stimulation techniques including Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), and holds a certification in Narrative Therapy. She is currently pursuing Intensive Short-Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, reflecting her ongoing commitment to expanding her therapeutic repertoire. Dr. Sharadhi has substantial experience in academic and senior consultant roles and has delivered presentations and participated in multiple workshops across the field of psychiatry. She has a special interest in women's mental health and trauma-focused psychiatric care, and is dedicated to providing evidence-based, empathetic treatment that is both scientifically sound and sensitive to patient needs.
Summary
Education & Qualifications
- MD (Psychiatry) – National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru
Specialised Training & Certifications
- Certification in Narrative Therapy
- Training in Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Training in Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
- Currently Pursuing – Intensive Short-Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (ISTPP)
Medical Registration
- State Medical Council: Karnataka Medical Council
Clinical Experience
- (Present) Consultant – Psychiatry & Addiction Psychiatry, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore
How Dr. Sharadhi C Reviews Content on OnlyMyHealth
Dr. Sharadhi reviews all assigned psychiatry and mental health articles for clinical accuracy by cross-referencing medical claims and treatment guidelines against the latest peer-reviewed psychiatric literature and DSM-5 standards. She evaluates content for evidence-based practices and an empathetic, patient-safe tone before approving it for publication.
- Alumni OfMBBS – Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute
- Area Of Expertise
- Mood Disorders – Depression & Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety Disorders & OCD
- Schizophrenia & Psychotic Disorders
- ADHD & Neurodevelopmental Conditions
- Trauma-Focused Psychiatric Care
- Addiction Psychiatry
- Psychiatric Emergencies
- Women's Mental Health
- Brain Stimulation Therapies (ECT & rTMS)
- Psychotherapy (Narrative Therapy & Psychodynamic Approaches)









