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kamineni Hospitals Doctors: Dr. Arun Kanala

Dr. Arun Kanala

Qualifications: MS, MCh (CTVS) Fellow in Thoracic Surgery Harvard Medical School (USA)

Occupation: Senior Consultant Thoracic Surgeon

About: Dr. Arun Kanala is a highly skilled Senior Consultant Thoracic Surgeon at Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar, Hyderabad, with over 20 years of experience and more than 2,000 successful thoracic surgeries to his credit. He specializes in minimally invasive and open Thoracic Procedures, including Lung Cancer surgeries, Mediastinal Tumor Resections, Esophageal Surgeries, and Complex Chest Trauma Cases. Dr. Kanala earned his MBBS from Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal, and pursued MS & MCh (CTVS) at Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad. He later served as an Associate Professor at Gandhi Hospital, Secunderabad, contributing significantly to thoracic surgical education and patient care. Further advancing his expertise, he completed a prestigious 2-year fellowship in Thoracic Surgical Oncology at Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA. During this time, he trained under some of the world’s most renowned thoracic surgeons, including Dr. David Sugarbaker, Dr. Raphael Bueno, and Dr. Scott Swanson at Brigham Hospital, Boston, USA. His global experience includes working as a Lead Consultant in Thoracic Surgery in the Middle East (Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain), Singapore for more than five years, where he managed complex thoracic cases and advanced surgical techniques. Now back in India, Dr. Kanala is committed to developing and expanding thoracic Surgical services at Kamineni Hospitals. Known for his compassionate, patient-centric approach, he ensures the highest standards of care, treating every patient as he would his own family. He is available 24/7 for thoracic consultations and collaborates closely with Pulmonology, ICU, Oncology, Cardiology, and Trauma teams to enhance multidisciplinary patient care

Expertise: • General Thoracic Surgery • Lung Cancer Surgery • Mediastinal Tumor Surgery • Esophageal Surgery • Rib care surgeries • Diaphragmatic Surgery • Tracheal Surgery • Bronchoscopy • VATS Surgeries • TB Surgeries • Chest Trauma Surgeries

Years Of Experience: 20+

Education & Qualifications: • MBBS - Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal, India • M.S (General Surgery) - Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, India • M.Ch (Cardio-thoracic & Vascular surgery) - Osmania medical college, Hyderabad • Fellowship in Clinical Thoracic Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA. • Trained under world-renowned thoracic surgeons, including Dr. David Sugarbaker, Dr. Raphael Bueno, and Dr. Scott Swanson at Brigham Hospital, Boston

Publication & Certifications: • Only candidate selected (1:100) for the Fellowship/ Subspecialty Degree (M.Ch) in CTVS in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India for the year 2008. • Gold Medalist for the year 2011 in CT surgery. • Adjudicated as the best teacher from the Department of General Surgery, Osmania Medical College in the year 2007. • Awarded by the District Administrative head as the Most enthusiastic and Energetic doctor for mass screening programs in the year 2001. • Best Teacher from Department of General Surgery- Osmania Medical College – 2007 • Gold Medallist in Thoracic Surgery – 2011.

Experience: • Presently Working as a Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar, Hyderabad (Present) • Former Associate Professor at Gandhi Hospital, Secunderabad • Lead Consultant in Thoracic Surgery in the Middle East (Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain), Singapore for more than 5 years • Over 20 years of experience, having performed 2,000+ thoracic Surgeries. • Consultant Thoracic Surgeon Continental Hospitals – Gachibowli • Consultant Thoracic Surgeon Yashoda Hospitals - Hyderabad • Consultant Thoracic Surgeon Government Chest Hospital - 2014 - 2015 • Consultant Thoracic Surgeon Citizen Hospitals - Hyderabad - 2013-2014.

More Info: Memberships: • American Thoracic Surgeon Association • Indian Association of Cardio Thoracic Surgeon

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Dr. Subrahmanyam N

Dr. Subrahmanyam N

Qualifications: MBBS, MD (Bio Physics, AIIMS) DRM(Tata Memorial Institute) DNB (Nuclear Medicine), DBNC(USA)

Occupation: Sr. Consultant Nuclear Medicine

About: Dr. Subrahmanyam Nukala is a distinguished nuclear medicine specialist with over 30 years of expertise in diagnostic imaging, nuclear cardiology, and radionuclide therapy. He holds an MBBS from Osmania Medical College and an MD in Nuclear Medicine from AIIMS Delhi, along with advanced certifications, including a Diplomate Board of Nuclear Cardiology (USA) and Fellowship from the European Board of Nuclear Medicine. Currently, Dr. Nukala is a Senior consultant of Nuclear Medicine at Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar, Hyderabad, pioneering innovations in oncological imaging, cardiovascular nuclear medicine, and theranostics. A dedicated educator and researcher, he has mentored postgraduate students, presented internationally, and contributed extensively to scientific literature. Recognized with the Australian Government’s Endeavour Executive Award and a Visiting Professorship at NTR University of Health Sciences, he remains at the forefront of nuclear medicine advancements worldwide

Expertise: • PET CT Onco Imaging • SPECT Scanning • Nuclear Nephro Urology • Neuro Endocrine Imaging & Therapy • Radioiodine Therapy • Prostate Cancer Radionuclide Therapy • Nuclear Cardiology • SPECT and PET Imaging in Epilepsy and Dementias.

Years Of Experience: 40+

Education & Qualifications: • MBBS - Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, 1981. • DM (Bio Physics) - All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 1986. • DRM - Tata Memorial Institute 1989. • DNB (Nuclear Medicine), National Board of Examinations Ministry of Health Government of India, 1999. • MAMS, Nation Academy of Medical Sciences, , 2005.

Experience: • Presently Working as, a Senior consultant of Nuclear Medicine at Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar, Hyderabad (Present) • Consultant Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT Shree Krishna Hospital, PSMC, Bhaikaka University, Anand, Gujarat (April 2024 – Jan 2025). • Consultant Nuclear Medicine at Omega Hospital, (Feb 2021- Feb 2024). • Nuclear Medicine Specialist at Al Noor Hospital & Mediclinic, Al Ain, UAE, September 2014 to Jan 2019. • Consultant and Head of Nuclear Medicine, CARE Hospital, Road No1, Banjara Hills. (Sep 2007 to Sep 2014). • Senior consultant at Fortis Hospital Mohali,Chandigarh, (May2002 –Sep 2007). • Specialist Nuclear Medicine, Aljazeira & Central Hospitals, Abudhabi (May 1994-May2002). • Associate Professor at Nizam’s Institute Medical Sciences, Hyderabad (Aug 1989-May 1994). • Addl.Charge - MNJ Institute of Oncology, Hyderabad (Aug 1993-May 1994). • Senior Resident - Batra Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Delhi (Aug 19 87-Jul 1988). • Senior Resident at AIIMS, New Delhi (Jan-July 1987).

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Dr. Deepika J Sanbal

Dr. Deepika J Sanbal

Qualifications: MBBS, MD (DVL)

Occupation: Consultant Dermatologist

About: Dr. Deepika J Sanbal is a dedicated Dermatologist at Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar, specializing in clinical dermatology, aesthetic medicine, and dermatosurgery. She is skilled in treating a wide range of skin, hair, and nail disorders with a patient-centered approach. A member of IADVL and IMA, she has contributed to dermatological research and co-authored Essential Dermatology: Practical Case-Based Approach for Examination. She has also presented at national conferences like Dermacon. Dr. Deepika has received multiple accolades, including the Best Student Award in MBBS and the DGHS Scholarship during her MD training. She remains committed to providing advanced and personalized dermatological care.

Expertise: • Clinical Dermatology • Aesthetic & Cosmetic Dermatology • Dermatosurgery • Trichology • Venereology & Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) • Pediatric Dermatology • Pigmentation & Laser Therapy

Years Of Experience: 7

Education & Qualifications: • MS (Dermatology) • MBBS

Publication & Certifications: - Efficacy of combination of microneedling and topical 5% FU in stable vitiligo patches (TSCuticon 2020). - Atypical presentations in Hansen’s disease (Basics 2nd -2019). - Efficacy of topical 0.01% sirolimus in facial angiofibromas (Peddermacon-2019). - Leiner’s Disease (Dermacon-2020). - Hair cutaneous malformations of palms (Dermacon-2021).

Experience: • Consultant Dermatologist – Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar, Hyderabad (Present) • Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College (2020-2023) • KBN Institute of Medical Sciences

More Info: • Comparative study on the effectiveness of CO2 laser + microneedling and CO2 laser in patients with acne scars – Journal of Clinical Dermatology Review • Dermoscopic Features in Infantile Hemangioma • Co-author of Essential Dermatology: Practical Case-Based Approach for Examination • Presented a rare case of Primary Chancre at the National Conference Mid Dermacon • Speaker at National Conference Dermacon Hyderabad Awards & Achievements: • Best Student Award for securing top ranks in MBBS with distinction in Pharmacology • DGHS Scholarship recipient during MD training at Command Hospital Conferences: Memberships: • Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists, and Leprologists (IADVL) • Indian Medical Association (IMA)

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Dr. Shanmukha Babu Tumati

Dr. Shanmukha Babu Tumati

Qualifications: MBBS, DNB (Ortho), FIOT, FIJR

Occupation: Consultant Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement Surgeon

About: Dr. SHANMUKH is a Consulting Orthopaedic at Kamineni Hospital Vijayawada, with 7+ years of experience in the field of orthopaedics Additionally, he is a Fellow in orthopaedic advanced trauma from Ganga Hopsital , Coimbatore Joint Replacement and Robotic joint replacement from Sunshine hospital , Hyderabad. He is interests are orthopaedic trauma, Pelvi acetabular fractures, Knee Replacement and hip replacement

Expertise: ï‚· Orthopaedic Trauma & Fracture Management ï‚· Joint Replacement (Hip & Knee Arthroplasty) ï‚· Minimally Invasive Orthopaedic Surgery ï‚· Sports Injuries & Arthroscopy ï‚· Pelvic & Acetabular Fractures ï‚· Geriatric Orthopaedics ï‚· Bone Defect Reconstruction ï‚· Deformity Correction & Limb Lengthening ï‚· Infection & Post-Traumatic Complications ï‚· Osteoarthritis & Arthritis Management

Education & Qualifications: MBBS : Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam [2007 to 2012] DNB(Ortho) : Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore [March 2015 to March 2018] Fellowship In Trauma : Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore [June 2018 to May 2020] Fellowship in Joint replacement and robotic joint replacement : Sunshine Hospital, Hyderabad [June 2021 to June 2022]

Publication & Certifications: Academic Excellence 1. Gold Medal in TNOACON 2018, Nagercoil, Tamilnadu. 2. Best Outgoing Fellow Award in Arthroplasty Fellowship (2021-2022) - SUNSHINE HOPSITAL, Hyderabad

Experience: ï‚· Senior registrar in department trauma, GANGA Hospital, Coimbatore June 2020 To May 2021 ï‚· Consultant Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Topstars Hospital, Vijayawada, Since July 2022 to jan 2025

More Info: 1. Submitted a dissertation to the National board with title INCIDENCE OF PLAIN RADIOGRAPHIC FEMOROACETABULAR IMPINGEMENT MORPHOLOGY IN PATIENTS WITH AND WITHOUT HIP PAIN - A DOUBLE COHORT STUDY in 2017 2. Successful management of Unusual presentation of Locked Clavicle fracture under the First Rib With Global Brachial Plexus Injury, a case report. ( JBJS CASE CONNECTOR) 3. Reconstruction of Massive Segmental distal femur metaphyseal bone defects following open injuries using Intercalary Gamma irradiated Structural Allografts combined with autologous cancellous grafts, a study of 20 patients. ( JBJS AMERICAN) 4. How Safe is Antegrade Femoral Nailing in Ipsilateral Acetabular Fractures Requiring Kocher-Langenbeck Approach? - An Analysis of 23 Fractures. ( INDIAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDICS)

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Dr. Garnipudi Srinivas Rao

Dr. Garnipudi Srinivas Rao

Qualifications: MBBS, PGDCC

Occupation: Consultant Critical Care Medicine

About: Dr. Garnipudi Srinivas Rao is an experienced Cardiac Consultant with over four years of expertise in critical care and cardiology. He has extensive experience in managing patients in ICU, CICU, and NICU, providing high-quality care for complex cardiac conditions. With a commitment to excellence and patient-centric care, Dr. Rao specializes in echocardiography, clinical cardiology, and cardiac diagnostics. Department : Critical Care Designation : Consultant Critical Care Medicine Location : Vijayawada Experience : 6+Years

Expertise: • Clinical Cardiology & Echocardiography • ICU, CICU & NICU Critical Care • Cardiac Emergency & Heart Failure Management • Arrhythmia & Hypertension Care • Preventive Cardiology & Risk Assessment • Post-Operative Cardiac Care

Education & Qualifications: • PGDCC (Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Cardiology) – Texila University • Fellowship in Echocardiography – Texila University • MBBS – Maharaja Institute of Medical Sciences • Diploma in Anaesthesia (D.A) – Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada (2004)

Experience: • Present working as a Consultant Critical Care Medicine at Kamineni Hospitals, Vijayawada. • Cardiac Consultant – 2 years of experience in cardiac care and diagnostics. • Critical Care Experience – 4+ years managing ICU, CICU, and NICU patients.

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Dr. Garnipudi Srinivas Rao

Dr. Garnipudi Srinivas Rao

Qualifications: MBBS, PGDCC

Occupation: Consultant Critical Care Medicine

About: Dr. Garnipudi Srinivas Rao is an experienced Cardiac Consultant with over four years of expertise in critical care and cardiology. He has extensive experience in managing patients in ICU, CICU, and NICU, providing high-quality care for complex cardiac conditions. With a commitment to excellence and patient-centric care, Dr. Rao specializes in echocardiography, clinical cardiology, and cardiac diagnostics. Department : Critical Care Designation : Consultant Critical Care Medicine Location : Vijayawada Experience : 6+Years

Expertise: • Clinical Cardiology & Echocardiography • ICU, CICU & NICU Critical Care • Cardiac Emergency & Heart Failure Management • Arrhythmia & Hypertension Care • Preventive Cardiology & Risk Assessment • Post-Operative Cardiac Care

Education & Qualifications: • PGDCC (Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Cardiology) – Texila University • Fellowship in Echocardiography – Texila University • MBBS – Maharaja Institute of Medical Sciences • Diploma in Anaesthesia (D.A) – Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada (2004)

Experience: • Present working as a Consultant Critical Care Medicine at Kamineni Hospitals, Vijayawada. • Cardiac Consultant – 2 years of experience in cardiac care and diagnostics. • Critical Care Experience – 4+ years managing ICU, CICU, and NICU patients.

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