DR. SHIJOY P KUNJUMON

Meet Dr. Shijoy P Kunjumon

Esteemed Specialist | Comprehensive Care, Exceptional Results

Biography

Dr. Shijoy is an accomplished Psychiatrist with over a decade of clinical experience and currently serves as an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Travancore Medical College Hospital. He is widely respected for his ethical, patient-centered, and evidence-based approach to mental healthcare, with a strong commitment to providing compassionate, individualized treatment.

Dr. Shijoy received advanced multidisciplinary training at the prestigious National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, where he developed specialized expertise in Addiction Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Neuropsychiatry, and Forensic Psychiatry. He has further strengthened his clinical expertise through specialized certification courses in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, enabling him to effectively manage complex psychiatric conditions in children and adolescents. He has also completed an Advanced Course in Addiction Psychiatry at NIMHANS, equipping him with comprehensive expertise in the evidence-based management of substance use disorders, dual diagnosis, and complex addiction-related conditions. Dr. Shijoy has extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of psychiatric disorders, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic illnesses, substance use disorders, child and adolescent mental health conditions, sexual disorders, and other complex psychiatric illnesses. He also holds a Fellowship in Psychosexual Medicine, enabling him to provide specialized care for psychosexual disorders and relationship-related concerns with the highest standards of professionalism, sensitivity, ethics, and strict confidentiality. He is particularly recognized for his expertise in Interventional Psychiatry, including the administration of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and Ketamine Therapy, delivered in accordance with the highest standards of patient safety, ethical practice, and clinical governance. These advanced treatment modalities provide effective therapeutic options for carefully selected patients with treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Shijoy is deeply committed to medical education, mentorship, and academic excellence. As an Associate Professor, he actively contributes to the training of undergraduate and postgraduate medical students, fostering evidence-based practice and advancing the quality of psychiatric care.

Known for his compassionate approach, sound clinical judgment, and commitment to continuous professional development, Dr. Shijoy strives to provide comprehensive, personalized mental healthcare while helping patients achieve long-term emotional well-being and an improved quality of life.