Dr. George Antony Lal
Consultant Psychiatrist
MBBS, MD
OP Timings: Mon/Wed/Fri - 10:30am-1pm, 4pm-7pm; Tue/Thu/Sat - 10:30am-5pm; 2nd Sundays: 10am-4pm
Dr. George Antony Lal received his MD in Psychiatry from St. Johns Medical College in Bangalore(2025) after completing his MBBS from KS Hegde Medical Academy in Mangalore.
His clinical interests include geriatric psychiatry and substance use disorders, including cannabis, alcohol, and tobacco dependence, behavioural addiction (gambling, mobile and porn addiction). Trained in managing complex psychiatric and cognitive conditions in older adults, and skilled in delivering holistic, evidence-based care tailored to individual patient needs. His research interests include depression in elderly, suicides in elderly, substance use in elderly along with other comorbid medical conditions. Adopts a compassionate, recovery-oriented approach, integrating pharmacological and psychotherapeutic strategies for sustainable outcomes. Experienced in motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and relapse prevention, with a strong foundation in multidisciplinary teamwork across inpatient and outpatient settings.
Academically active, with multiple papers and posters presented at national and state-level conferences, and served on the organizing committee for national child psychiatry events at St. John’s National Institute of Health Sciences, Bengaluru. Committed to advancing mental health through clinical excellence, research, and service development.
