Dr. PP.Kannan completed his MBBS and MD at Madras Medical College. He has extensive experience as a consultant psychiatrist and has served in academic roles as an assistant professor and associate professor at various medical colleges. Currently, he holds the position of Professor of Psychiatry at Madras Medical College/IMH Chennai.

Dr. P.P.Kannan has rich experience in Child Psychiatry and Substance Use Disorders including Alcohol dependence. He also provides professional help for Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Marital Problems, Sexual Problems and childhood behavioral problems.

He had presented papers on Alcohol use Disorders in three consecutive National conferences.
He had worked in rural areas of Tamil Nadu for few years before specializing in Psychiatry that is helpful in differentiating the cultural variation in symptoms manifestation. In his views, Psychiatric Consultation is meant for improving one’s quality of life. Unfortunately, some people misconceive as only individuals suffering from PSYCHOSIS reach for such consultations.

His team includes a physician, a neurologist and a psychologist. During his consultation, he evaluates the behavioral and emotional problems and guides the individual seeking help to avail psychological therapies or pharmco therapies. Outcome is measured in terms of qualitative improvement rather than absolute cure or failure.