Dr. Venkat Ramesh is an esteemed Infectious Disease Specialist based in Hyderabad. He is currently affiliated with Apollo Health City, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. Dr. Ramesh specializes in a wide range of infectious diseases and holds a Fellowship of National Board (FNB) in the subject. He is an expert in diseases such as HIV, TB, STDs, fevers, and fungal infections. With over half a decade of experience in treating patients with infectious diseases, Dr. Ramesh is known for his comprehensive approach, friendly demeanor, and excellent communication skills. He has made significant contributions to the medical community through his research and publications, particularly focusing on the recent COVID-19 pandemic.
Educational Qualifications:
- MBBS: Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal, Manipal University (2006-2012)
- MD (General Medicine): Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore, Manipal University (2013-2016)
- MRCP (UK): Member of the Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom (2017)
- FNB (Infectious Diseases): Fellowship of National Board, India (2020)
- DTM&H: Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Liverpool, United Kingdom (2021)
- FRSPH (UK): Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health, United Kingdom (2020)
Professional Experience:
- Consultant in Infectious Diseases: Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad (April 2020 – Present)
- Registrar (Fellow) in Infectious Diseases: FNB Infectious Diseases (April 2018 – April 2020)
- Research Assistant in Electrophysiology: CARE Hospital, Banjara Hills (April 2017 – March 2018)
- Registrar (Internal Medicine): Global Hospital, Mumbai (July 2016 – March 2017)
Notable Achievements:
- Distinction: Top ten percentile in DTM&H, Liverpool, UK
- Winner of the Dr. Amit Bohra Prize Examination in Psychiatry at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (2010)
- Selected for the ID Research Careers Meeting at the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, USA (June 2019)
- His paper titled "Diagnostic Values of Laboratory Biomarkers in Predicting a severe course of COVID-19 on Hospital Admission" focuses on the recent pandemic cases.
Certifications:
- Global Health and Humanitarian Medicine Course (June 2019 – March 2020)
- Manage TB Course, NPTEL (2018)
Professional Memberships:
- Member of Royal College of Phyicians of United Kingdom
- Member of Infectious Diseases Society of America
- Member of Clinical Infectious Diseases Society (India)
Fellowships:
- Fellowship of National Board (Infectious Diseases)
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health, United Kingdom