Dr G. V. Ramana Rao

M.D. in Psychiatry — the first M.D. in Psychiatry from Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

International Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.

• President, Indian Psychiatric Society, Andhra Pradesh Chapter (1995–96)
• President, Indian Medical Association, Bhimavaram Branch (2006–07)
• Chairman, Task Force on Yoga & Meditation, Indian Psychiatric Society (2020–21)
• Organizing Chairperson, International Conference on Spirituality on International Yoga Day (2021)
• Organized several continuing medical education programs and conferences under the Indian Psychiatric Society, Andhra Pradesh State Branch

• Best President, Indian Medical Association, Andhra Pradesh State (2006–07)
• Dr D. S. Raju Oration Award, APPSYCON, Visakhapatnam (2021–22)

• Former Professor of Psychiatry, GSL Medical College, Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh
• Member, State Mental Health Authority (2024), in the category of Eminent Psychiatrist
• Director & Consultant Psychiatrist, Shanti Hospitals, Bhimavaram, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh

• Organic mental disorders
• Autism spectrum disorders
• Consultation-liaison psychiatry

His spouse, Mrs Vani, is a psychologist; his son, Dr Subhash, is a psychiatrist; and his daughter-in-law, Dr Srividya, is a child psychiatrist. Mr Ram Abhilash is a pharmacy owner.