About Doctor

MD; DM; IDCCM; PDF(EP); ECDS

Performed around 1000 RFA and 3d mapping procedures and 600 device implantations as a primary operator, till date.
Built a team of cardiologists and successfully running a heart failure program in one of the leading hospitals in the state.
Highly experienced in device therapy of heart failure and is operating as a chief operator in various device implantation programs across the state.
One of the founding members of the ANDHRA PRADESH STATE ARRHYTHMIA ASSOCIATION, AP and currently serving as the secretary of the association.
Headed a team of medical professionals as DIRECTOR, department of cardiac rehabilitation at TRUST HOSPITAL, Kakinada.

Performed various EP procedures like 2D RFA & 3D mapping with EnSite velocity and Carto systems.
Performed around 1000 RFA and 3D mapping procedures along with a team of EP technicians and other professionals in the last 5 years.
Implanted around 400 devices like pacemakers, CRT, AICD, as a primary operator in patients with indicated medical conditions.
Planned and organised device clinics at two centers, where regular follow-up and troubleshooting is done for the patients with CIEDs.
Handled patients with idiopathic heart failure patients in the OPDs and orchestrated HEART FAILURE CLINIC which include clinical cardiologist, cardiac electrophysiologist, cardiac radiologists, cardiac surgeons, and critical care specialists.

Worked under the aegis of DR. ANIL SAXENA & DR. APARNA JASWAL, who, apart from being renowned electrophysiologists, are also well-known names across various national & international heart rhythm societies.
work involves dealing with patients with dysrhythmias, heart failure who either come to the OPD services or are admitted to the IPD services.
Being one of the busiest centers in INDIA, average case load is around 500-600 procedures per annum and around 1000 OPD patients per month.
As a fellow, assisted the consultants as a second operator in all the procedures.
Oversaw pacemaker clinic and coordinated with the technicians for follow up and troubleshooting of the CIEDs.
Involved in various research projects undertaken by the department. As part of the curriculum, presented 4 presentations in the APHRS conference held at TAIPEI, TAIWAN.

DM in CARDIOLOGY-	2014-2017
Awarded GOLD MEDAL by ALUMNI, GANDHI MEDICAL COLLEGE for the year 2017. Submitted a thesis on ASSESSMENT OF RV FUNCTION BY 2D ECHO IN INFERIOR WALL MI.
DCCM- DIPLOMA IN CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE	2009-2010
Gained overall experience in handling critically ill patients, performing various emergency procedures, organising ACLS & MET CALL teams.
MD in PULMONARY MEDICINE	2005-2008
Stood first in the exam held by the university with an aggregate of 65%. Submitted a thesis on CT GUIDED FNAC IN NON-RESOLVING PNEUMONIA.

Awarded ECDS (European certificate as device specialist) by EHRA, in the month of august 2021.
Cleared EP specialist qualification exam conducted by BHRS, UK, in the month of May,2022.
Awarded Heart failure certification by HFA, ESC in the month of October 2022.
Awarded EXECUTIVE DIPLOMA IN AI & ML by IIM, BODHGAYA in the year 2023.

All EP procedures like simple ablations, complex 3d mapping techniques, AF ablation, leadless pacemaker implantation, CRT implantation.
Coronary interventions, complex PCIs, peripheral interventions, simple CHD interventions.
AI & ML programming, particularly PYTHON.

Associated with various NGOs which work relentlessly in upbringing the society.
Current committee member of SEVA BHRATHI, an NGO run by Rashtriya Swayam sevak, which conducts various medical camps and awareness programs about child health and malnutrition, regularly in the under privileged societies.
Learnt violin and Carnatic classical music which helps as a relaxation technique.
Attending a spiritual class on BHAGAVAD GITA organised by RUSHIPHEETAM.
A vivid movie watcher and critic.

Experience