Athi P. Venkatesh, MD, is a skilled, compassionate, and board-certified Doctor of Medicine at Kingwood Psychiatry. Dr. Venkatesh specializes in General Psychiatry and provides high-quality care for children, adolescents, and adults in Kingwood and Shenandoah, Texas.
Education has always been of importance to Dr. Venkatesh. He graduated from Tirunelveli Medical College (TVMC) in India and received his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS).
From 1992 to 1996, Dr. Venkatesh worked at a Private Practice in India. He completed his Residency in Psychiatry at the Institute of Mental Health Center Christian Medical College (CMC) in Vellore, India.
In 1999, Dr. Venkatesh moved to the United States of America to further his education and career. He fulfilled an externship in Psychiatry at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Elmhurst Hospital in New York City, New York.
Next, he completed his professional training and Residency in Psychiatry at Scott & White Hospital Texas A&M University (now called Baylor Scott & White Hospital) in Temple, Texas.
Dr. Venkatesh contributed to the following research: The effects of Nefazadone on Liver function tests, ECT in resistant Schizophrenia, and Thrice vs. Twice weekly ECT in depression.
He is a member of the American Psychiatric Association (APA)
Dr. Venkatesh joined Kingwood Psychiatry in July 2004 and continues to provide all his patients with the personalized therapy and treatment they need to improve their mental well-being and live their best lives.