The Director of the Schizophrenia Clinic is Dr G Prasad Rao

Dr. Gundugurti Prasad Rao M.D. D.P.M.
Director, Division of Schizophrenia and Psychopharmacology

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in 1st class from S.V. University in August 1980
  • Passed Diploma in Psychological Medicine from “National Institute of Mental Health And Neuro Sciences”, Bangalore in August, 1983 - 1st Class
  • Passed M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) in Psychiatry from “Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research” Chandigarh in 1985

Awards in Academics:

1.           Won the Best Essay cash award of Rs. 300/- in the Essay Writing Contest for the final M.B.B.S. Students from all over India.  Subject:  Pleural Effusion conducted by Tuberculosis Association of India in 1979.

2.           Yamnuri Aruna Ramulu Prize in Pharmacology - 1979.

3.           Chennababu Prize in Forensic Medicine   -   1979.

4.           Dr. S. Pinakapani Gold Medal in General Medicine   -   1980.

5.           Bronze Medal in Psychiatry from Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh   -   1986.

Most Recent Awards:

Andhra Pradesh State Government Award for Ugadi Punaskarana -2011 - Awarded by Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.