Dr. Ambanna Gowda is a highly accomplished Consultant in Internal Medicine at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bangalore. With extensive academic and clinical experience, he is recognised for his expertise in preventive healthcare, diabetes, and the management of complex conditions such as hypertension, thyroid disorders, COVID-19, and pregnancy-related issues. His approach focuses on accurate diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, and long-term patient well-being.

Educational Qualifications

• M.B.B.S. – Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College (MRMC), Gulbarga (2005)
• M.D (General Medicine) – Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore (2010)

Professional Experience

• Consultant – Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
• Assistant Professor – Department of General Medicine, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore
• International Advisory Board Member – Hutchinson’s Clinical Methods Textbook (24th Edition)

Awards & Achievements

• Invited to the “Doctor’s Day Enclave” by The Economic Times‍
• Featured in The Economic Times: Inspiring Doctors of India 2023 coffee-table book

Fellowships

• Fellowship in Diabetes – M V Diabetes Centre, Chennai
• PG Diploma in Diabetes – Cardiff University, UK
• Diabetology and Advanced Diabetology Course – Steno Diabetes Centre, Copenhagen, Denmark

Publications

• ‍Safety of Insulin Degludec/Insulin Aspart in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus over 1 Year during Routine Clinical Care in India: SMART (Study of Management of Diabetes with RyzodegTM Treatment)
• ‍An Elusive case of acute abdomen in dengue fever
• ‍Prevalence of nosocomial infections in the intensive care unit

Articles

• Reviewer of Chapters / Member – International Advisory Board for the 24th Edition of Hutchinson’s Clinical Textbook‍
• Reviewer – Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences
• Reviewer – Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine and Healthcare‍
• Thesis Topic – A Study on Prevalence of Nosocomial Infections in the Intensive Care Unit Patients at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College and Teaching Hospital

Clinical Research / Principal Investigator Roles

• Randomized, international, multicentre double-blind study on PZN-128 powder for subcutaneous injection in immune thrombocytopenic purpura
• Phase II open-label bioavailability study of an investigational product containing glutathione in healthy subjects
• Phase II open-label bioavailability study of investigational oral products in healthy participants
• Double-blind, randomized comparative clinical study on iron repletion in patients with iron deficiency anaemia
• Multicentric Phase IV trial evaluating a fixed-dose combination of Carvedilol and Ivabradine in chronic heart failure and angina pectoris
• Randomized, double-blind, multicentre study comparing BP08 (Tocilizumab) and RoActemra® in rheumatoid arthritis patients