LOKESH CHAMUNDAIAH
Summary
Dynamic anesthesiology specialist with a robust background in patient care and medical education, notably at Aster DM Healthcare. Excelled in critical thinking and communication, managing anesthesia for diverse surgical procedures and mentoring medical students. Proven expertise in airway management and pain management, enhancing patient outcomes and safety.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SPECIALIST ANESTHESIOLOGY
Aster DM Healthcare
03.2021 - Current
- Managed and monitored anesthesia care for over 1500 patients in a major hospital setting.
- Developed protocols and standards for anesthesia delivery, postoperative pain management, and critical care.
- Coordinated with other medical staff to ensure safe and efficient patient care.
- Provided anesthesia in MRI,CT SCAN AND ENDOSCOPY ROOMS
- Managed anesthesia care for surgeries in extreme ages like neonates, infants and frail elderly patients.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ANESTHESIOLOGY
DEPT OF MEDICAL EDUCATION GOVT OF KARNATAKA
05.2009 - 03.2021
- Supervised and trained both undergraduates and post graduate medical students.
- Participated in clinical research activities related to anesthesia and pain management.
- Mentored students and advised on career paths, degree requirements and post-graduate education options.
- Contributed to the development of a comprehensive curriculum, ensuring alignment with state standards and academic goals.
- Served on academic committees, contributing insights and expertise to enhance institutional policies and practices.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills through interactive classroom activities and discussions.
REGISTRAR ANAESTHESIOLOGY
Vikram Hospital, MYSURU
11.2008 - 04.2009
- WORKED AS JUNIOR TEAM MEMBER AND PROVIDED ANESTHESIA FOR ALL MAJOR SURGERIES INCLUDING NEUROSURGERY AND ONCOSURGERY.
- PART OF RAPID RESPONSE TEAM AND COLLABRATED WITH EMERGENCY MEDICINE IN PROVIDING ACUTE CARE
- ORGANISED AND DELIVERED LECTURES ON TOPICS PERTAINING TO EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE.
JUNIOR RESIDENT ANESTHESIOLOGY
PGIMER, CHANDIGARH
07.2005 - 06.2008
- Learned to evaluate and manage patients in stressful environments.
- Exhibited strong clinical judgment skills when triaging patients based on acuity levels, ensuring appropriate allocation of resources during peak times.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively managing and prioritizing caseloads of various medical complexities.
- Provided compassionate bedside manner, creating a supportive environment that fostered trust and encouraged open communication with patients and their families.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by effectively balancing clinical responsibilities with continuing education requirements as a Junior Resident.
- Mentored new residents during rotations, providing guidance on best practices for efficient clinical workflows and high-quality patient care delivery.
- Performed procedures such as PERIPHERAL NERVE BLOCKS, INVASIVE MONITORING and NEURAXIAL TECHNIQUES.
Education
EDAIC - ANESTHESIA AND INTENSIVE CARE
ESAIC
03.2023
M.D. - ANAESTHESIOLOGY
PGIMER
CHANDIGARH PUNJAB INDIA06.2008
MBBS - MEDICINE
GOVT MEDICAL COLLEGE, MYSURU
MYSURU KARNATAKA INDIA09.2004
Skills
- CRITICAL THINKING
- DECISION MAKING
- INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
- COMMUNICATION
- TEAM WORK
- AIRWAY MANAGEMENT
- VENTILATOR MANAGMENT
- USG GUIDED NERVE BLOCKS INVASIVE PROCEDURES
- PAIN MANAGEMENT
- EMERGENCY RESPONSE
- PATIENT MONITORING
- PATIENT COUNSELLING
- DATA ANLYSIS
Affiliations
- MEMBER OF ESAIC, ESC
TENNIS, CHESS
I AM PASSIONATE ABOUT THE GAME PLAY LAWN TENNIS REGULARLY FROM PAST 6 YRS
CHESS IS MY FAVOURITE INDOOR GAME AND UTILISE IT AS A STRESS BUSTER AND PLAY REGULARLY ON ONLINE PLATFORM WITH OTHER PEERS.
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
KANNADA
Advanced (C1)
Malayalam
Elementary (A2)
Tamil
Elementary (A2)
Arabic
Beginner (A1)
Certification
- Certified AHA ACLS BLS INSTRUCTOR, AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION - 2018
- Licensed DHA AND MOH(SPECIALIST PHYSICIAN ANESTHESIA) - 2021
Interests
Geriatric anaesthesia, paediatric anaesthesia and chronic pain management
Timeline
SPECIALIST ANESTHESIOLOGY
Aster DM Healthcare
03.2021 - Current
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ANESTHESIOLOGY
DEPT OF MEDICAL EDUCATION GOVT OF KARNATAKA
05.2009 - 03.2021
REGISTRAR ANAESTHESIOLOGY
Vikram Hospital, MYSURU
11.2008 - 04.2009
JUNIOR RESIDENT ANESTHESIOLOGY
PGIMER, CHANDIGARH
07.2005 - 06.2008
EDAIC - ANESTHESIA AND INTENSIVE CARE
ESAIC
M.D. - ANAESTHESIOLOGY
PGIMER
MBBS - MEDICINE
GOVT MEDICAL COLLEGE, MYSURU
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