About Me

A specialist in Infectious Diseases with a rich experience of over 13 years is currently working in Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road. The Doctor has expertise in Appropriate antibiotics for common and rare infections such as Upper or Lower Respiratory Tract Infections, Urinary Tract Infections, Abdominal Infections, Bone and Joint infections, Infective Endocarditis Skull Base infections, etc.Fever of Unknown Origin, Expertise in Tropical Infections (Dengue, Malaria, Typhoid fever, Leptospirosis, Chikungunya, and others), Antimicrobial Stewardship (encourage optimal antibiotic usage), Expertise in HIV and associated Illnesses, Expertise in complicated Extrapulmonary and Pulmonary Tuberculosis including MDR and XDR Tuberculosis, Post-Surgical and Implant-related Infections, Adult Immunization and Travel Medicine, Infections associated with Bone Marrow and Solid Organ Transplant, Immunization and Prophylaxis in such hosts., Infections in Immunocompromised host, Expertise in Endemic Mycoses, Promoting Antimicrobial Stewardship and awareness of optimal use of antibiotics in day-to-day practice, Infections in immunocompromised hosts including HIV and Transplant Related Infections, Complicated Bacterial Infections (especially drug-resistant bacteria). She is extensively trained in Transplant related infections, HIV, MDR & XDR Tuberculosis, also complicated fungal infections. She holds experience in the evaluation of all kinds of complicated infections and fevers of unknown origin. She has handled numerous complex medical cases and is known for attention to detail, accurate diagnosis, and treating patients with empathy.