Dr. Ch. B. V. Sri Lakshmi

OPD Timings:

Professional Summary:

Compassionate and dedicated Pulmonologist with over three years of experience in Respiratory Medicine, Critical Care, and Medical Education. Experienced in managing complex pulmonary disorders, intensive care patients, and respiratory emergencies, with a strong academic background in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students. Adept at evidence-based patient care, clinical research, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Education:

• MD – Respiratory Medicine, GSL Medical College & General Hospital, Rajahmundry (2019 – 2022)
• MBBS, Konaseema Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Foundation, Amalapuram (2011 – 2017)

Areas of Expertise:

• Pulmonary Medicine & Critical Care
• COPD, Asthma and Interstitial Lung Disease Management
• Respiratory ICU Management
• Bronchoscopy Assistance and Interventional Procedures
• Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV), CPAP and BiPAP
• Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) Interpretation
• Chest X-Ray and CT Thorax Interpretation
• Medical Education and Clinical Teaching
• Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Research

Professional Experience:

• Civil Assistant Surgeon – Health Department, Govt of Andhra Pradesh, Paderu, ASR District
• Assistant Professor – Department of Respiratory Medicine Gayatri Vidya Parishad Institute of Healthcare & Medical Technology, Visakhapatnam
• Senior Resident – Department of Respiratory Medicine Gayatri Vidya Parishad Institute of Healthcare & Medical Technology, Visakhapatnam

Skills:

• Provided comprehensive outpatient and inpatient pulmonary care.
• Managed ICU and Respiratory ICU patients with acute and chronic respiratory illnesses.
• Conducted bedside teaching and academic sessions for MBBS students and residents.
• Participated in departmental research activities and academic presentations.
• Managed procedures including thoracocentesis, chest tube insertion, and bronchoscopy assistance.
• Managed respiratory emergencies including COPD exacerbations, asthma, ARDS, and pneumothorax.
• Handled NIV, CPAP, and BiPAP therapies and assisted in ventilator management.
• Actively managed COVID-19 patients with varying degrees of severity.
• Participated in departmental teaching and clinical audits.

Research & Publications:

• A Prospective Observational Study of Prevalence and Effect of Anemia in COPD Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital.
• A Retrospective Study of Echocardiographic Findings in COPD Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital.
• Research Work: Role of Physical Inactivity with Systemic Comorbidities in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Conference Presentations & Awards:

• 2nd Prize – "Outcomes of Noninvasive Ventilation Support in Patients with Various Respiratory Conditions in Intensive Care Settings", IMA TN State Branch AMSCON 2021.
• Paper Presentation at IMA TSNB AMSCON 2021.
• Poster Presentation – "A Case of Sarcoidosis", 37th APTCCON 2019.
• Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) for COVID-19.
• WHO Certificate – COVID-19 Operational Planning Guidelines and Partner Platform.
• 95% Score in Basic Course in Biomedical Research by ICMR and NIE.