Received Lifetime Achievement Award by the Indian Medical Association, for contribution to psychosocial interventions in disasters, public awareness on mental health, medical education, and service to the community.
Recognised as "Most Trusted Neuro-Psychiatrist of the year" by APS All-India Rising Leadership Awards 2017 in recognition of best practices in patient care and outcomes
Lauded as a "Healthcare Legend" in Tamilnadu. Received award from Dr. J. Radhakrishnan, Principal Secretary (Health and Family Welfare), Tamilnadu
The Government of Telengana has acknowledged
Dr. Gautham as the Healthcare Personality of the Year 2018. The award was bestowed at the Indywood Medical Excellence Awards.
Doc Gautham'
s Neuro Centre, ranked among top 15 Neuro Science Centers in South India, by the Times of India National Hospital Survey 2017.
Docgautham's Neuro Center se
lected as a Best Medical Practice in the Middle East, for safe and effective patient care and treatment.
Dr. Gautham recognised in
2005 for his work in 53 Tsunami affected villages in Tamilnadu. Lauded by the Governor of Tamilnadu Hon. Surjit Singh Barnala who also released Dr. Gautham's Handbook For Lay Counsellors.
Awarded the International Toothed Wheel Prize by the Rotary Club of Salzberg for the best International environment protection project - 1992.
Invited by the Government of India to form part of an expert group to draft the National Disaster Management Guidelines – Psychosocial Support and Mental Health Services in 2007, and to review the draft Guidelines in 2008.
Invited by the World Heath Organization to serve as resource person, from India, for the Early Childhood Care and Development program in developing countries - 1993 to 1996.
Invited by the Child-to-Child Trust, London to serve as Honorary Director of the Child-to-Child South India Resource Group, 1996 to 1999, overseeing and auditing projects in South India.