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Arvind Kunadi

Grand Blanc,MI

Summary

Highly skilled Assistant Professor of Medicine with comprehensive background in clinical practice, medical research and teaching. Demonstrated strength in developing and implementing curriculum, providing patient care, conducting original research and mentoring students. Previous roles have positively impacted student success rates and contributed to advancements in medical field.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate I.M. Residency Program Director

McLaren Flint
Flint , MI
03.2023 - Current
  • Monitored performance metrics to evaluate effectiveness of programs.
  • Provided leadership in developing innovative approaches to meet program goals.
  • Created and implemented new policies and procedures for the program.
  • Spearheaded program planning and staff development to promote growth.
  • Supported the development of residents by offering educational resources and guidance.

Internal Medicine Physician and Nephrologist

Mclaren Flint
12.2008 - Current
  • Utilized expertise in ordering and interpreting diagnostic imaging studies and lab tests to support accurate diagnoses.
  • Demonstrated expertise in assessing and directing healthcare initiatives to optimize patient well-being
  • Collaborated with specialists to deliver comprehensive care
  • Ensured accurate and organized records through rigorous attention to detail

Chairman of the Nephrology Department

McLaren Flint
Flint, MI
2023 - Current
  • Aligned department goals with facility objectives to promote collaboration.
  • Organized interactive sessions to ensure ongoing communication among team members.
  • Employed effective communication and self-assessment techniques to identify departmental strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Offered support in maintaining consistent care practices within the department

Associate Professor of Medicine

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
2014 - Current
  • Collaborated with other departments to create interdisciplinary programs for students.
  • Organized weekly seminars for faculty and students to discuss current topics in the field.
  • Implemented strategies aimed at improving student engagement during lectures or discussions.
  • Mentored junior faculty members on teaching methods and scholarly writing techniques.
  • Reviewed manuscripts submitted for publication in academic journals related to the field.
  • Supervised work of postgraduate students by supporting research.
  • Designed comprehensive assessment plans aligned with curricular objectives set forth by accrediting agencies.

Nephrology Fellow

Rutgers University formerly known as UMDNJ
Newark, NJ
07.2006 - 07.2008
  • Contributed to specialized consulting activities.
  • Evaluated the results of diagnostic imaging and lab tests.
  • Guided and mentored colleagues in their professional development
  • Created effective treatment strategies to optimize patient results.

Primary Care Physician

Ascension Genesys Hospital
Grand Blanc, MI
01.2005 - 06.2006
  • Provided comprehensive primary care services to a diverse patient population.
  • Developed and implemented patient treatment plans based on assessment findings.
  • Referred patients to specialists when necessary for further diagnosis or treatment.
  • Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve overall health conditions.
  • Prescribed medications as needed while ensuring safety precautions were followed according to established guidelines.

Internal Medicine Resident

McLaren Regional Medical Center, Michigan State University
07.2001 - 06.2004
  • Participated in clinical research projects related to Internal Medicine topics.
  • Communicated effectively with both colleagues and patients while maintaining professional conduct.
  • Assisted physicians in the diagnosis of medical disorders.
  • Coordinated care between primary care physician, specialists, nursing staff, and other healthcare providers.
  • Managed time effectively by prioritizing tasks based on urgency or importance.
  • Provided comprehensive care for patients with acute and chronic medical conditions.

Education

Nephrology Fellowship -

Rutgers University Formerly Known As UMDNJ
Newark
07.2008

Internal Medicine Residency -

Michigan State University With McLaren R.M.C.
06.2004

M.D. -

Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College
Gulbarga, India
07.1997

Skills

  • Strategic leadership
  • Operations Oversight
  • Financial Management
  • Policy Implementation
  • Business oversight
  • Performance standards and analysis
  • Internal Medicine
  • Diagnosis and treatment
  • Treatment Plan Development
  • Healthcare Team Collaboration

Certification

  • ABIM, Internal Medicine. 2004. Recertification 2018.
  • ABIM, Nephrology. 2011.
  • USMLE, Step 3. 2004.
  • USMLE, Step 2. 2000.
  • CSA. 2000.
  • USMLE, Step 1. 1999.

Accomplishments

Golden Apple Award, McLaren Flint. 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2016.

Best Consultant Award, McLaren FLint. 2019, 2014

Master Teacher Award, McLaren Flint. 2015.

Best Faculty Award for Internal Medicine, Ascension Genesys. 2011-2012.

Gary Pyler Care and Concern Award. 2006.

Guidance and Teaching, a role modeling appreciation award, McLaren Flint. 2004.

Farrehi Award for Academic Achievement, McLaren Flint. 2004.

Chief Medical Resident Internal Medicine, McLaren Flint, Michigan State University. 2003-2004.

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Telegu
Native/ Bilingual

Affiliations

Travelling, Fishing, Basketball, Cricket, Cooking, Coin/Stamp Collection, Photography, and Tennis.

Community Involvement/Volunteer

  • Volunteer Physician, Genesee County Free Clinic. Flint, MI. 2001 to 2004.
  • Annual Free Prostate Cancer Screening. Great Lakes Cancer Center, Flint, MI. 2001 to 2004.

Professional Affiliations

  • American Society of Nephrology (ASN)
  • American Medical Association (AMA)
  • American College of Physicians- American Society of Internal Medicine (ACP-ASIM)

Oral Presentations

  • Comparative analysis of recurrence pattern in colon patients who underwent sentinel lymph node mapping vs. conventional staging. Michigan State University, Flint Area Medical Education Research Forum. April 2004.
  • Interstitial Nephritis, Grand Rounds McLaren Flint, Michigan State University. February 2004.

Publications

The efficacy and safety of cabozantinib in patients with metastatic or advanced renal cell carcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Majd M AlBarakat, Yaman B Ahmed, Sakhr Alshwayyat, Asmaa Ellaithy, Yaqoub Y. Al-Shammari, Youssef Soliman, Hazem Rezq, Basel Abdelazeem, Arvind Kunadi

Zynteglo-A Review

Simhachalam Gurugubelli, Sai giridhar Gundepalli, Ujwala Koduru, Swetha Pydi, Arvind Kunadi

In‐hospital mortality of heparin‐induced thrombocytopenia in end‐stage kidney disease. A retrospective national population‐based cohort study

Calvin Ghimire, Nischit Baral, Tejaswi Vinjam, Simi M Mathews, Nisha Baral, Bandana Acharya, Pramod K Savarapu, Krishna Bashyal, Arvind Kunadi, Joshua D Mitchell

Sex-based disparities and in-hospital outcomes of patients hospitalized with atrial fibrillation with and without dementia

Nischit Baral, Joshua D Mitchell, Neelum T Aggarwal, Timir K Paul, Amith Seri, Abdul K Arida, Parul Sud, Arvind Kunadi, Krishna P Bashyal, Nisha Baral, Govinda Adhikari, Melissa Tracy, Annabelle Santos Volgman

Meta-analysis examining phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

Govinda Adhikari, Nischit Baral, Rohit Rauniyar, Gary Tse, Sandip Karki, Basel Abdelazeem, Kirolos Gergis, Pramod Savarapu, Sakiru Isa, Parul Sud, Arvind Kunadi

Sex Based Differences in Cardiovascular Conditions Associated with Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody-Associated Vasculitis: A Retrospective Analysis of the National Inpatient Sample…

Krishna Bashyal, Nischit Baral, Calvin Ghimire, Shravya Balmuri, Arvind Kunadi, Sandip Karki

The effect of vasopressin and methylprednisolone on return of spontaneous circulation in patients with in-hospital cardiac arrest: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Basel Abdelazeem, Ahmed K Awad, Nouraldeen Manasrah, Merihan A Elbadawy, Soban Ahmad, Pramod Savarapu, Kirellos Said Abbas, Arvind Kunadi

In-hospital mortality and length of stay among patients with infective endocarditis and solid organ transplant: A study from National Inpatient Sample 2016–2019

Nischit Baral, Annabelle Santos Volgman, Tripti Gupta, Arvind Kunadi, Mahin R Khan, Soumya Kambalapalli, Hameem U Changezi, Melissa Tracy

The efficacy and safety of roxadustat for the treatment of anemia in non-dialysis dependent chronic kidney disease patients: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

Basel Abdelazeem, Joseph Shehata, Kirellos Said Abbas, Nahla Ahmed El-Shahat, Bilal Malik, Pramod Savarapu, Mostafa Eltobgy, Arvind Kunadi

The cardiovascular outcomes of finerenone in patients with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes: A meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

Basel Abdelazeem, Merihan A Elbadawy, Ahmed K Awad, Babikir Kheiri, Arvind Kunadi

All-cause and in-hospital mortality after aspirin use in patients hospitalized with COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Nischit Baral, Joshua D Mitchell, Pramod K Savarapu, Maxwell Akanbi, Bandana Acharya, Soumya Kambalapalli, Amith Seri, Krishna P Bashyal, Arvind Kunadi, Niranjan Ojha, Annabelle Santos Volgman, Tripti Gupta, Timir K Paul

Restrictive versus liberal blood transfusion strategy in patients with acute myocardial infarction: a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

Basel Abdelazeem, Bilal Malik, Emad Kandah, Sandi Banour, Abdul Rafae, Arvind Kunadi, Mustafa Hassan

Electrolyte abnormalities associated with the use of atezolizumab–a systematic review

Abdul Rafae, Sundas Ali, Muhammad Khawar Sana, Farhan Khalid Rana, Ahmed Ibrahim, Zahoor Ahmed, Ali Jan, Hamid Ehsan, Tehreem Fatima, Arvind Kunadi

The efficacy of Roxadustat for the treatment of anemia in dialysis dependent chronic kidney disease patients: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized  clinical trials…

Basel Abdelazeem, Kirellos Said Abbas, Joseph Shehata, Nahla Ahmed El-Shahat, Nischit Baral, Pramod Savarapu, Arvind Kunadi

Intravenous Iron Decreases Rehospitalizations but Doesn’t Change mortality in Patients Admitted with Acute Heart Failure and Iron Deficiency: A Systematic review and Meta-analysis

Nischit Baral, Nabin R Karki, Imran Akram, Ashiya Khan, Govinda Adhikari, Rohit Rauniyar, Basel Abdelazeem, Santosh K Dhungana, Bandana Ranabhat, Arvind Kunadi

Rivaroxaban is Comparable to Warfarin in Prevention of Thromboembolism in Patients with Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation with Valvular Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Nischit Baral, Anjan Katel, Govinda Adhikari, Mahin R Khan, Hafiz MW Khan, Rohit Rauniyar, Maxwell Akanbi, Bilal Malik, Muhammad Ahmad, Ashiya Khan, Basel Abdelazeem, Pramod Savarapu, Sakiru O Isa, Arvind Kunadi, Parul Sud, Hameem U Changezi

Point-of-care, ultraportable echocardiography predicts diuretic response in patients admitted with acute decompensated heart failure

Dena K Krishnan, Barbara Pawlaczyk, Peter A McCullough, Susan Enright, Arvind Kunadi, Thomas E Vanhecke

Clinical Medicine Insights: Cardiology 2016

A rare case of ANCA- Negative Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis

Jerry Kenmoe, Elizabeth Mihail, Fahimeh Talaei, Arvind Kunadi

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspective 2024

A life-threatening cup of tea: A Case Report and Literature Review

Elizabeth Mikhail, Dheeraj Alexander, Kyle Ralston, Calvin Ghimire, Arvind Kunadi

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives 2024

Survival and vision restoration following severe metformin-associated metabolic acidosis with transient blindness: A Case Report and review of the literature

Elizabeth Mikhail, Matthew Jankowski, Dheeraj Alexander, Dhwani Pandya, Arvind Kunadi

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives 2024

Acquired Factor VIII Deficiency in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: A Case Report

Waheed Ul Hassan, Muhammad Ahmad, Basel Abdelazeem, Ujwala Koduru, Arvind Kunadi

Cureus 2023

Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) following natural COVID-19 infection

Sisira Santhosh, Bilal Malik, Atefeh Kalantary, Arvind Kunadi

Cureus 2022

A unique case of tachycardia‐mediated cardiomyopathy in a patient misusing anabolic steroids

Govinda Adhikari, Ashiya Khan, Nasheed Shams, Mustafa H Hassan, Arvind Kunadi

Clinical Case Reports 2022

Vaping-induced sepsis and rapidly evolving pleural effusion in a young, otherwise healthy male

Bilal Malik, Atefeh Kalantary, Abhijeet Ghatol, Arvind Kunadi

Cureus 2022

The Mediport Paradox: Mediastinitis and Pericardial Effusion With a Misplaced Mediport

Bilal Malik, Amman Yousaf, Mohammed Berrou, Arvind Kunadi

Cureus 2022

Emergent Hemodialysis Followed by Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy: A Management Challenge in a Patient With Life-Threatening Metabolic Acidosis of Multifactorial Etiology

Amman Yousaf, Bilal Malik, Basel Abdelazeem, Arvind Kunadi

Cureus 2022

Aortic valve insufficiency due to myxomatous degeneration: a case report and literature review

Basel Abdelazeem, Rachel M Hollander, Tyler M Gresham, Rudin Gjeka, Arvind Kunadi

AME Case Reports 2022

Ipilimumab and Nivolumab induced ventricular tachycardia in a patient with metastatic renal cell carcinoma

Pramod Savarapu, Basel Abdelazeem, Sakiru Isa, Kavitha Kesari, Arvind Kunadi

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives 2022

Light chain (AL) cardiac amyloidosis: a diagnostic dilemma

Basel Abdelazeem, Nouraldeen Manasrah, Amman Yousaf, Rudin Gjeka, Arvind Kunadi

Cureus 2021

Outpatient management of COVID-19 with monoclonal antibody therapy in a young renal transplant patient

Bilal Malik, Atefeh Kalantary, Kamal Rikabi, Basel Abdelazeem, Arvind Kunadi

Cureus 2021

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Associate I.M. Residency Program Director

McLaren Flint
03.2023 - Current

Internal Medicine Physician and Nephrologist

Mclaren Flint
12.2008 - Current

Nephrology Fellow

Rutgers University formerly known as UMDNJ
07.2006 - 07.2008

Primary Care Physician

Ascension Genesys Hospital
01.2005 - 06.2006

Internal Medicine Resident

McLaren Regional Medical Center, Michigan State University
07.2001 - 06.2004

Chairman of the Nephrology Department

McLaren Flint
2023 - Current

Associate Professor of Medicine

Michigan State University
2014 - Current

Nephrology Fellowship -

Rutgers University Formerly Known As UMDNJ

Internal Medicine Residency -

Michigan State University With McLaren R.M.C.

M.D. -

Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College
Arvind Kunadi