Dr. Krishna Divadeenam, MD

Dr. Krishna Divadeenam, MD

Psychiatrist
MO
4.40
“Dr. Divadeenam was great! This was my first visit and I couldn’t be happier. He was incredibly polite, took his time to listen and explain everything in detail, and made sure all my questions were fully answered. I never felt rushed, and his professionalism really stood out. I left feeling confident and well cared for. Highly recommend!”
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Overall rating

4.40

Average wait time

4.57

Bedside manner

4.43
“Dr. Divadeenam was great! This was my first visit and I couldn’t be happier. He was incredibly polite, took his time to listen and explain everything in detail, and made sure all my questions were fully answered. I never felt rushed, and his professionalism really stood out. I left feeling confident and well cared for. Highly recommend!”
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About Dr. Krishna Divadeenam

Focus areas

Anxiety
Depression
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Medication Management
Bipolar Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Krishna Divadeenam

Dr. Krishna Divadeenam is a staff psychiatrist at Talkiatry. He trained in New York and earned his medical degree from Albany Medical College in 1997. He finished his internship at Vanderbilt Medical Center and completed his psychiatric residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center in 2000. During his residency, he served as Chief Resident at the Kansas City VA Medical Center (KCVA). His initial post-residency focus was with patients with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI) when he worked at the Johnson County Mental Health Center. He has served as a adjunct professor at the University of Kansas providing clinical supervision to residents and yearly lectures on Bipolar disorder, Tourette’s and Obsessive compulsive disorder for over 20 years. He worked at Midwest Psychiatric associates in an outpatient private practice for nearly 3 years before returning to the KCVA. There he oversaw care for combat veterans as a clinical psychiatrist and the supervisor for the PTSD Specialty outpatient clinic. After 5 years he transitioned to the inpatient unit as the inpatient supervisor and one of the attending physicians of the acute inpatient psychiatric unit. In addition, he served as the University of Kansas Site director for their psychiatric residency program. Dr. Divadeenam believes in a holistic approach to mental health treatment, integrating medication management, supportive psychotherapy, and collaboration with therapists and support staff. He tailors treatment to each patient's unique needs, ensuring a comprehensive and individualized approach to care. His expertise includes treating a variety of psychiatric diagnoses, such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders (including OCD), ADHD, and PTSD. In a first visit, patients can expect a thorough evaluation, where Dr. Divadeenam takes the time to understand their medical history, symptoms, and treatment goals.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Medication Management
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Anxiety
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Bipolar Disorder
Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Board certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)

Education and training

  • Medical School - Union College-Albany College, Doctor of Medicine
  • Vanderbilt Medical Center East North Tower (Internship)
  • University of Kansas Medical Center Department of Otolaryngology, Residency in Psychiatry

NPI number

1376652149

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
4.40
Wait time
4.57
Bedside manner
4.43
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The appointment was just fine, but the doctor just *forgot* to prescribe me the new medication we had discussed. In matters of life and death mental health issues, this is unacceptable.
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I really liked the doctor
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I don’t know. My appt was canceled 30 minutes after I made it. So here I am sitting on my hands wondering If I can find another doc to help me with ADHD. ZERO stars
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Dr. Divadeenam was great! This was my first visit and I couldn’t be happier. He was incredibly polite, took his time to listen and explain everything in detail, and made sure all my questions were fully answered. I never felt rushed, and his professionalism really stood out. I left feeling confident and well cared for. Highly recommend!
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Dr. Krishna Divadeenam is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).

What languages does Dr. Krishna Divadeenam speak?

Dr. Krishna Divadeenam speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Krishna Divadeenam in reviews?

10 patients have reviewed Dr. Krishna Divadeenam. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.4/5. They have a 4.43/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.57/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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