Dr Nirvana Swamy Kudlur Chandrappa

About Dr Nirvana Swamy Kudlur Chandrappa

Dr Nirvana Swamy Kudlur Chandrappa is a highly skilled and empathetic consultant psychiatrist based in London, practising at Oaktree Connect. He specialises in general adult psychiatry, addiction disorders, ADHD, autism, personality disorders, and neuropsychiatric disorders, with additional expertise in neuromodulation treatments including rTMS. Dr Chandrappa is known for his holistic and evidence-based approach, offering tailored care to patients with complex mental health needs. Dr Chandrappa completed his medical degree at the University of Mysore in India before undertaking postgraduate psychiatric training at Oxford Deanery and the West Midlands Higher Specialist Training Scheme. He is a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and holds a Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) in General Adult Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry. He has held significant leadership roles, including Clinical Director for NHS mental health services in the UK and Clinical Lead for national psychiatric services in Qatar. Committed to empowering individuals on their journey to mental wellness, Dr Chandrappa combines diagnostic precision with a strong focus on patient education, multiaxial formulation, and collaborative care planning. His contributions to service development have been recognised with four Clinical Excellence Awards in the UK. In addition to his clinical practice, he is an active educator and lecturer at Qatar University and Weill Cornell Medical College, supporting the next generation of psychiatrists through structured teaching and supervision.