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KEERTHI KULKARNI

Hyderabad

Summary

Motivated physician with a strong interest in healthcare quality, patient safety, and high reliability. Experienced in identifying key performance indicators (KPIs), developing dynamic quality improvement strategies, implementing evidence-based practice changes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Developed skills in driving improvements in clinical quality outcomes through data-informed decision-making and continuous process evaluation.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant

Digestive Health Associates of Texas
Frisco
05.2024 - Current
  • Conduct thorough patient interviews to gather detailed medical information, including chief complaints and past medical history, ensuring comprehensive and accurate documentation in patient charts.
  • Escort patients throughout their clinical visits, fostering a supportive and empathetic environment while addressing any immediate concerns or questions.
  • Accurately measure and record patient vitals (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, temperature), ensuring critical data is available for the physician's assessment and treatment planning.
  • Collaborate directly with gastroenterologists to discuss diagnostic findings and treatment strategies for complex gastrointestinal disorders, such as gastritis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, refractory H. pylori infections, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), fatty liver disease, cholecystitis etc.
  • Proactively assist in managing patient care by placing imaging orders (e.g., abdominal ultrasound, CT, MRI) under physician supervision, facilitating timely diagnosis and treatment.
  • Provide detailed explanations of colonoscopy and endoscopy findings to patients, simplifying complex medical conditions such as esophagitis, eosinophilic esophagitis, gastric polyps, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and hemorrhoids, ensuring patient understanding of their condition and the next steps.
  • Address patient concerns regarding symptoms and post-procedure queries, responding promptly and relaying critical information to the medical team when necessary to ensure continuity of care.

Medical Assistant

Prime Choice Family Clinic and Urgent Care
Frisco
07.2023 - Current
  • Conduct comprehensive patient interviews to gather detailed medical histories, assess chief complaints, and ensure accurate and up-to-date documentation in patient charts, enhancing the quality of patient care.
  • Perform critical diagnostic functions, including measuring vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature) and venipuncture for laboratory testing, ensuring timely and accurate diagnostic results for patient evaluation.
  • Administer rapid diagnostic tests for viral infections (e.g., COVID-19, influenza, strep throat), allowing for prompt clinical decision-making and treatment initiation.
  • Maintain daily updates of patient records and clinic inventory, ensuring seamless workflow and availability of essential medical supplies.
  • Collaborate closely with healthcare providers to formulate personalized care plans for new patients, focusing on disease prevention, symptom management, and overall health improvement, while helping patients achieve their health goals.
  • Provide patient education on a range of topics, including chronic disease management, medication adherence, preventive healthcare strategies, and lifestyle modifications, empowering patients to take an active role in maintaining their health and preventing disease progression.

Intern

Mediciti Institute of Medical Sciences
Hyderabad
03.2017 - 12.2019
  • Completed extensive clinical rotations across various specialties, gaining hands-on experience in patient care and medical procedures:
  • Obstetrics Gynecology (8 weeks): Assisted in antenatal care, deliveries, and the management of high-risk pregnancies and routine gynecological conditions.
  • General Surgery (8 weeks): Participated in pre- and post-operative care, assisting in diverse surgical procedures and developing recovery plans.
  • Pediatrics (4 weeks): Managed acute pediatric illnesses and monitored developmental milestones, with a focus on neonatal care.
  • Internal Medicine (8 weeks): Handled chronic conditions like hypertension and diabetes, emphasizing diagnostics and long-term management in inpatient settings.
  • Emergency Medicine (2 weeks): Assisted in trauma cases, stabilization, and resuscitation protocols in emergency settings.
  • Additional Rotations: Supported specialists in Anesthesia, Psychiatry, Radiology, ENT, and Ophthalmology, assisting with diagnostics, procedural care, and patient management.

Duty Medical Officer

Yashoda Hospitals
Hyderabad
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Chemotherapy Unit: Monitored chemotherapy dosages, managed side effects, and provided emotional support to cancer patients.
  • Brain Intensive Care Unit (BICU): Assisted in managing acute neurological cases like alcohol intoxication, multiple sclerosis, and stroke, ensuring vital monitoring and stabilization.
  • Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) - Cardiology Care: Participated in the care of critical cardiac patients, including those with myocardial infarction (MI) and atrial fibrillation, and assisted with pacemaker troubleshooting, contributing to emergency interventions and post-treatment monitoring.
  • Ensured proper informed consent and confidentiality, especially in high-risk cases, following ethical protocols.

Duty Medical Officer

Srikara Hospitals
Hyderabad
03.2019 - 05.2019
  • Emergency Room (ER): Assisted in the evaluation and acute management of patients with respiratory distress, severe trauma, and seizures. Participated in rapid response protocols, stabilizing critically ill patients in collaboration with the ER team.
  • Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU): Monitored post-operative patients, managing vital signs, ABG analysis, and prompt reporting of lab results to attending surgeons. Ensured immediate intervention in response to clinical changes, enhancing post-operative care.
  • Supported surgical teams by performing comprehensive clinical assessments, contributing to optimized patient outcomes in a high-stakes, post-surgical environment.

Intern

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh
02.2018 - 04.2018
  • Department of Pulmonology - Montefiore, PA: Assisted in managing patients with complex respiratory conditions such as COPD, pulmonary hypertension, lung transplants, and sarcoidosis. Participated in grand rounds, contributing to case discussions on treatment strategies and advancements in pulmonary care.
  • Department of Nephrology - Shady Side, PA: Monitored dialysis patients with acute kidney failure, adjusting drug dosages to optimize creatinine levels and manage hypertension. Provided care for in-patients with cardiac complications and followed up on chronic kidney disease cases, supporting long-term management strategies.

Duty Medical Officer

Russh Hospitals
Hyderabad
11.2017 - 12.2017
  • Managed inpatient care for a diverse range of conditions, including Dengue hemorrhagic fever, burn injuries, and acute stroke. Ensured timely interventions, continuous monitoring, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Assisted in the management of gynecological and obstetric emergencies, as well as routine follow-ups, with a focus on maternal and fetal health, contributing to comprehensive reproductive care.

Education

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery -

Mediciti Institute of Medical Sciences
Hyderabad, India
01.2019

Senior Secondary -

Sri Chaitanya Junior College
Hyderabad, India
01.2012

Skills

  • Patient education
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Quality improvement strategies
  • Data analysis
  • R code programming

Research Experience

 Mediciti Institute of Medical Sciences
• Case studies of Twin pregnancies and its complications (pre-natal and post-natal) with Dr. Rekha Yedla
(OB/GYN Professor)
• Collected retrospective patient-data and analyzed complications associated with twin pregnancies to
that of normal pregnancies.

Affiliations

  • American Red cross- Contributed for the team of Disaster action team- Helped individuals in crisis to get moral, health and financial support
  • Satya Sakshi Sangh-
  • Evaluated patients by gatheringhealth information, checking vital signs and documenting symptoms
    Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement tailored management plan for patients
    Provided reassurance and follow-up support to patients, ensuring adherence to treatment plans and addressing any concerns
    Participated in awareness and vaccination campaigns
    Contributed to public health education initiatives , encouraging healthy life style
    practices and regular health checkups
    Educated and guided the community on health and safety
  • Health Promotion, Surveys and Screening Activities
    -conducted a Survey on “STUDY OF HOUSING AND SANITATION” held in the rural areas of Medchal, Telangana, India.
  • Imparted Health education on "Menstrual hygiene" to Adolescent girls and "Importance of
    breastfeeding" to mother in Rural areas around MIMS.
  • Teaching Volunteer
    A Teaching Volunteer member in eVidyaloka for Science in Primary Schools in rural areas in
    Telangana.

Certification

  • ECFMG Certified
  • Mayo Clinic- Health Care Data and Insights
  • MIT Online: Collaborative Data Science for Healthcare
  • MIT Opencourse ware: Machine learning for Healthcare
  • Stanford University- Coursera : Fundamentals of Machine learning for Healthcare
  • HIPAA Certified
  • Certified in American Heart Association (AHA) accredited in Basic Life Support
  • Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Certified in Introduction to Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR) by NIH

Accomplishments

  • Excelled OET - Achieved Gold badge, 07/01/24
  • Passed USMLE Step 2, 05/01/24
  • Passed USMLE Step 1, 01/01/22
  • Distinction in Pharmacology, 03/01/14

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Digestive Health Associates of Texas
05.2024 - Current

Medical Assistant

Prime Choice Family Clinic and Urgent Care
07.2023 - Current

Duty Medical Officer

Yashoda Hospitals
06.2019 - 08.2019

Duty Medical Officer

Srikara Hospitals
03.2019 - 05.2019

Intern

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
02.2018 - 04.2018

Duty Medical Officer

Russh Hospitals
11.2017 - 12.2017

Intern

Mediciti Institute of Medical Sciences
03.2017 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery -

Mediciti Institute of Medical Sciences

Senior Secondary -

Sri Chaitanya Junior College

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