Alabama Psychiatry

Dr. Shankar Yalamanchili, MD (Dr. Chili)

Dr. Chili is a Board Certified Psychiatrist, specializing in geriatric and adult psychiatry. He attended medical school at Kasturba Medical College in Manipal, India. His residency was completed at University Hospital in Stony Brook, NY from July 1999 to June 2003. Additionally, Dr. Chili completed a Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship at Western Psychiatry Institute and Clinic in Pittsburgh, PA from December 2003 – December 2004. Dr. Chili’s primary practice is devoted to inpatient care and telepsychiatry services. As the owner of Alabama Psychiatry, Dr. Chili develops business interests for the company and strives to reach out to many providers of mental health services to positively impact wellness among this patient population. Dr. Chili is committed to improving the care of patients with mental health illnesses. Special focus is placed on those who are uninsured or who reside in under served communities. Dr. Chili believes mental health services are more effective if collaborative efforts are employed by using psychiatrists in conjunction with medications and therapy by mental health providers.