Dr. Kavya Upendran

Professional Summery

Dr. Kavya Upendran is a dedicated Specialist in Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine who completed her residency at the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, a high-volume tertiary care center. During her training, she gained extensive exposure to a wide variety of complex cases, including specialized experience in neuro and cardiac anesthesia. She is highly proficient in administering anesthesia for diverse surgical specialties such as orthopedics and obstetrics, while maintaining a strong focus on patient safety protocols and emergency response. Her clinical expertise extends to advanced techniques, including ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks, fiberoptic intubation for difficult airway management, and central neuraxial anesthesia.

In the field of Critical Care, Dr. Kavya is experienced in managing critically ill patients postoperatively in the intensive care unit, ensuring their stability through advanced monitoring and interdisciplinary communication. She is committed to providing comprehensive perioperative care, from conducting through pre-operative risk assessments to developing personalized, cost-effective care plans tailored to individual patient needs. An active researcher, her thesis evaluated the efficacy of ultrasound-guided thoracolumbar interfascial plane blocks for perioperative pain management in spinal fusion surgery. Additionally, she is a polyglot, fluent in Malayalam and proficient in English, Kannada, Hindi, and Tamil, which allows her to effectively educate patients and address their concerns in their preferred language.

Qualification / Education:

• MBBS: Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, India
• DNB (Anaesthesiology): Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Bangalore, India
• Registrations: KMC registration number (MBBS) - 143577; TCMC registration number (MBBS) - 86831
• Certifications & Training: ISACON South Zone (2023); APGAP-KMC Manipal (2024); SAICAP (2024); PG excel (2025)

Experience:

• Anesthesiology Residency: Completed residency in a high-volume tertiary care center with specialized exposure to neuro and cardiac anesthesia.
• Critical Care: Managed the postoperative recovery of critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
• Clinical Practice: Administered anesthesia for diverse surgical procedures, including complex cardiovascular, orthopedic, and obstetric cases.
• Specialized Skills: Expert in ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks and difficult airway management using fiberoptic endoscopy.