Dr. Babu R. Vadlamudi, MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
37450 Schoolcraft Road Livonia MI, 48150About
Dr. Babu Vadlamudi is a psychiatrist practicing in Livonia, MI. Dr. Vadlamudi is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Vadlamudi diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Vadlamudi may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Vadlamudi treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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Education and Training
Medical Education
Rangaraya Medical College Kakinada
India Undergraduate
Andhra Christian College Guntur
India
Andhra Medical College, Univ of Health Sciences 1973
Board Certification
Board Eligible
Provider Details
Dr. Babu R. Vadlamudi, MD's Expert Contributions
Is feeling lonely a sign of depression?
It may be one of the symptoms among helplessness, hopelessness, worthlessness, poor appetite, poor concentration, with frequent suicidal thoughts. READ MORE
How is a geriatric psychiatrist different from a normal psychiatrist?
Only difference is in experience and training. READ MORE
How successful is cognitive behavioral therapy?
It will be successful if you are motivated, READ MORE
What causes anxiety disorders to develop?
To have a normal style of life with normal relationships with no substance abuse problems usually will not cause any anxiety problems. READ MORE
What do antidepressants do to the brain?
Regulate neuroharmones, READ MORE
What are the best treatments for depression?
If it is situational, you do not need treatment. If it is continuous and prolonged, see a psychiatrist. READ MORE
What is the difference between everyday and geriatric depression?
Geriatric depression may be accompanied with no spouse, chronic illness, irrational thinking, chronic substance abuse etc. READ MORE
Can a person with OCD live a normal life?
No. Prolonged OCD leads to depression. READ MORE
Can certain foods help with depression?
Yes. READ MORE
Is anxiety common in the US?
Yes. READ MORE
Will medication help lower anxiety?
To some extent, but I do not like to use a medication, try to divert the attention so that you need think about anxiety. READ MORE
Can vitamin deficiencies cause anxiety?
Yes. READ MORE
Is borderline personality disorder curable?
Personality disorders are difficult to get cured. READ MORE
How can I control my anxiety attacks?
Divert your attention from anxiety and develop a positive hobby so that you have no time to think about anxiety. READ MORE
How do you deal with a binge eating disorder?
Develop an attitude to control your impulsivity by diverting the attention towards a positive hobby. READ MORE
Who do you see for depression?
A psychiatrist. READ MORE
Is there a difference between a panic attack and an anxiety attack?
Higher level of anxiety disorder is Panic disorder. READ MORE
How do you diagnose multiple personality disorder?
With psychiataric evaluation. READ MORE
Are antidepressants safe?
Yes. If the diagnosis in right. READ MORE
How dangerous is it to take antidepressants?
Treatments are not dangerous if the diagnosis is right. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- SUNY Syracuse,Phsyciatric Center 1988-1992 -
- St. Josephs Psychiatric Hospital 1995-1996 -
- Psychiatrist Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center 1987 - 1991
- Forensic Psychiatrist Suny Syracuse University of New York 1991 - 1992
- Psychiatrist Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center 1988 - 1991
- Psychiatrist Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center 1988 - 1991
- Forensic Psychiatrist Suny Syracuse University of New York 1991 - 1992
- Psychiatrist Fairlawn Center 1983 - 1987
- Flexible Intership South Macomb Hospital/ Detroit Memorial Hospital 1982 - 1983
- Psychiatrist St, Joeseph Hospital Pontiac Outpatient Clinic 1996 - 1998
- Psychiatrist Huron Valley Center 1998 - 2004
- Supervising Psychiatrist Caro Center 2004 - 2008
- Psychiatrist Psychiatric Intervention Center/ COPE 1995 - 2016
- Psychiatrist Detroit Recieving Hospital/ Crisis Center 1996 - 2016
- Psychiatrist Walter Ruther 2008 - 2013
Internships
- Flexible internship 1982-1983: Government General Hospital; Detroit Memorial Hospitals
Fellowships
- SUNY Health Science Center and Central New York PC (Forensic Psychiatry)
Professional Society Memberships
- Michigan Psychiatric Society
Articles and Publications
- Published Article: Lithium Toxicity in Children Population in Hospitalized Patients at Fairlawn Center during 1986
What do you attribute your success to?
Hard Work, Education, Patient Care, and a Passion for the Field
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