Shaji Puthuvel, Psychiatrist
Dr. Puthuvel is a board certified Adult Psychiatrist. He has been practicing since 2011. Dr. Puthuvel sees patients from the ages of 18 years old to over 90 years old. He likes to spend time getting to know his patients in order to work together to improve their lives. Dr. Puthuvel was awarded the Resident Teaching Award in 2007. This was presented by Medical Students for Excellence in Clinical Instruction. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family. Dr. Puthuvel earned an M.D. from Kasturba Medical College in 1999, completed a residency in psychiatry at East Tennessee State University in 2011, and became board certified in General Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in 2012.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 18-75+
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression/feeling down
- Intense mood changes
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- ADHD
- Aging
- Attention & focus
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Empty nesters
- Grief & loss
- Hallucinations
- Men's health/issues
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Parenthood
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Retirement
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Sexual trauma
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (Southeast)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
Languages
- English
- Malayalam
Education
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Kasturba Medical College
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Kasturba Medical Collene Manipal
Frequently Asked
Questions
Please call us at 678-831-0608 to schedule an appointment with Shaji Puthuvel.
Shaji Puthuvel generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 678-831-0608 to find out Shaji Puthuvel's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Shaji Puthuvel:
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (Southeast)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 678-831-0608 to see how we can help.
Yes, Shaji Puthuvel is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Shaji Puthuvel works at:
Yes, Shaji Puthuvel does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Shaji Puthuvel is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
- English
- Malayalam