KANIKA THAKUR
Pune,MH
Summary
Experienced physician specializing in pulmonary and critical care medicine, with a robust background in ICU and HDU management, emergency medicine, and tuberculosis control (DOTS, DR-TB). Proficient in the care of complex, multidisciplinary patients in high-volume tertiary and government settings. Skilled in the assisted performance of advanced respiratory and pleural procedures, as well as point-of-care ultrasound applications. Recognized for leadership in national health programs, collaborative teamwork, and dedication to evidence-based clinical practice and patient outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Consultant
Ruby Hall Clinic
05.2025 - Current
- Delivered critical care in an open ICU setting, managing a diverse range of multidisciplinary patients with complex medical conditions.
- Provided comprehensive care for patients requiring advanced life support, including management and monitoring of ventilator-dependent patients.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and implement evidence-based clinical protocols.
- Demonstrated strong clinical decision-making in acute care scenarios, responding promptly to emergencies and changes in patient status.
PULMONOLOGIST
MEDANTA HOSPITALS
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment. with critical care experts in respiratory intensive care unit (15 bedded exclusive respiratory ICU).
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance and actively involved in patient counseling.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
PULMONOLOGIST
GOVERNMENT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Provided comprehensive outpatient care to 60–80 patients daily, addressing a wide spectrum of general medicine and pulmonology cases.
- Served as Head of the DOTS (Directly Observed Treatment, Short-course) centre, overseeing tuberculosis diagnosis, treatment compliance, and community outreach.
- Acted as DR-TB (Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis) Nodal Officer, coordinating advanced management and monitoring of multi-drug resistant cases in the region.
- Led multidisciplinary teams in the implementation of national and state protocols for TB control, contributing to public health improvements and patient outcomes.
- Conducted patient education programs to raise awareness about preventive measures, disease management, and medication adherence.
RESIDENCY IN PULMONOLOGY
INDIRA GANDHI MEDICAL COLLEGE SHIMLA
05.2019 - 06.2022
- Completed residency with intensive training in Respiratory Intensive Care Unit (RICU), sleep laboratory, and six-bedded DR-TB ward.
- Conducted original research and thesis on the drug safety profile of drug-resistant TB patients, involving clinical monitoring and pharmacovigilance.
- Managed comprehensive care for patients with advanced respiratory conditions, including sleep-disordered breathing and drug-resistant tuberculosis.
- Assisted and observed advanced pulmonary procedures including bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA), transbronchial lung biopsy (TBLB), endobronchial biopsy (EBB), thoracoscopy, and pleural interventions such as pleurodesis, intrapleural pig tail catheter insertion, and intercostal drain (ICD) placement, as part of clinical training.
Medical Officer
GOVERNMENT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH
05.2016 - 04.2019
- Managed general outpatient clinics, providing primary care and medical consultation to a wide spectrum of patients.
- Led implementation and coordination of various national health programs (e.g., immunization, infectious disease control, maternal and child health initiatives) at the local level.
- Performed emergency duties, including acute care management and stabilization of critically ill patients.
Education
M.D. - Pulmonary Medicine
Indira Gandhi Govt Medical College Shimla
M.B.B.S -
GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE AMRITSAR
Amritsar, IndiaSkills
- Critical Care & Patient Management
- Critical Care Medicine
- ICU & HDU Patient Management
- Ventilator Management
- Emergency and Acute Care
- Pulmonary & Infectious Disease Management
- Tuberculosis Diagnosis & Management (DOTS/DR-TB programs)
- Sleep Medicine (basic exposure)
- Respiratory & Pleural Procedures
- Bronchoscopy (assisted): BAL, TBNA, TBLB, EBB
- Thoracoscopy (assisted)
- Pleural Interventions : Pleurodesis, pig tail catheter insertion, intercostal drain (ICD) placement
- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Pleural Tapping
- Invasive Line Insertion: Central line, arterial line, hemodialysis (HD) lumen insertion
- Point-of-Care Ultrasound
- Ultrasound Thorax (USG Thorax)
- Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Assessment
Membership Of Associations
Indian Chest Society
Medical Council Registration
Himachal Pradesh Medical Council, 2904/16
Language Skills
- English
- Hindi
- Punjabi
Accomplishments
- Attended Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Workshop at Jindal Chest Clinic, Chandigarh.
- Awarded 3rd Prize in Poster Presentation at PULMONIS, GMC Patiala, Punjab.
- Participated in Bronchoscopy Workshop at IGMC Shimla, conducted by Dr. Rakesh Chawla.
- Attended 'Bronchoscopy in ICU' Workshop at Yashoda Hospital, Secunderabad, organized by the Department of Interventional Pulmonology, Yashoda Hospital, Hyderabad, under Dr. Hari Kishan Gonuguntla, September 2025.
Affiliations
Dr MALAY SARKAR
Professor and Head of Department
Department of Pulmonary Medicine
Indira Gandhi Medical College Shimla
email- drsarkarmalay23@rediffmail.com
Timeline
Associate Consultant
Ruby Hall Clinic
05.2025 - Current
PULMONOLOGIST
MEDANTA HOSPITALS
02.2024 - 06.2024
PULMONOLOGIST
GOVERNMENT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH
07.2022 - 12.2023
RESIDENCY IN PULMONOLOGY
INDIRA GANDHI MEDICAL COLLEGE SHIMLA
05.2019 - 06.2022
Medical Officer
GOVERNMENT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH
05.2016 - 04.2019
M.B.B.S -
GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE AMRITSAR
M.D. - Pulmonary Medicine
Indira Gandhi Govt Medical College Shimla