Dr. Amal Francis
Muvattupuzha
Summary
Diligent anesthesiologist with extensive experience in administering anesthesia and monitoring patients during surgical procedures, consistently prioritizing patient safety and comfort to enhance surgical outcomes. Proven expertise in pain management and critical care, leveraging advanced techniques to foster effective team collaboration and achieve optimal results. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care while maintaining high standards in dynamic healthcare environments. Recognized for adaptability and dependability, contributing to seamless interactions with medical teams to ensure the highest quality of care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant Anaesthesiologist
Rajagiri Hospital
12.2023 - Current
- Administered anesthesia techniques for diverse surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Mentored junior anesthesiology staff, fostering skill development and adherence to best practices.
- Reduced recovery times by utilizing multimodal pain management techniques in postoperative care.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to develop patient-specific anesthetic plans based on medical history.
- Performed localized blocks for orthopedic procedures and post operative pain relief after various surgeries
- Maintained a sterile environment, adhering to strict infection control protocols while preparing equipment and medications.
- Increased efficiency in the operating room by staying current with advancements in anesthesia techniques and technology.
- Provided anesthesia services for patients, undergoing outpatient procedures in MRI suites, CT scans, Gastroenterology suits and cath lab
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere by collaborating closely with surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals throughout procedures.
Associate Consultant
Apollo Proton Cancer Centre
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Enhanced patient outcomes through comprehensive preoperative assessments and anesthetic management.
- Managed anesthesia for diverse oncologic surgeries including neuro, head and neck, and gynecologic.
- Executed complex procedures including laparoscopic surgeries and awake craniotomies effectively.
- Performed advanced techniques like fiber-optic intubation and arterial line placements proficiently.
- Assisted in interventional pain management with techniques such as nerve root injections.
Registrar
Apollo Hospitals
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Anesthetic management of varying surgeries from department of general surgery, urology, ENT, plastic surgery, orthopedics, gastro surgeries, neurosurgeries and transplant surgeries
- Anesthetic management of endovascular and interventional procedures in cath lab including interventional neurology and interventional radiology
- Ultrasound and nerve stimulator guided peripheral nerve blocks and catheter placement
- Non operating room anesthesia management in endoscopy, bronchoscopy and MRI suites
- Assisting the anesthetic management of high-risk cases, robotic surgeries, transplant surgeries
Senior resident
Apollo Hospitals
12.2020 - 05.2022
- Assisting in anesthetic management of varying surgeries from department of general surgery, urology, ENT, plastic surgery, orthopedics, gastro surgeries, neurosurgeries and transplant surgeries
- Pre operative assessment and post operative management of surgical patients
- Assisting in management of endovascular and interventional procedures in cath lab including interventional neurology and interventional radiology
- Assisting in ultrasound, nerve stimulator and fluoroscopy guided nerve blocks, nerve root block and radio frequency ablations
- Non operating room anesthesia management in endoscopy, bronchoscopy and MRI suites
DNB Anesthesia post graduate resident
Apollo Hospitals
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Trained under veteran anesthesiologists, acquiring hand-on experience in patient care and management of anesthesia
- Hands on training in anesthetic management in sub specialties of neuro-anesthesia, cardiac anesthesia, obstetric anesthesia and pediatric anesthesia
- Experience in management of patients in robotic and transplant surgeries
- Hands on experience in USG & PNS guided peripheral nerve blocks
- Management and care of patients in critical care unit
- Management and care of Covid-19 patients during the Covid pandemic
Education
DNB Anesthesia -
National Board of Education in Medical Sciences
Chennai01.2020
Rotatory Internship -
St John's National Academy of Medical Sciences
Bengaluru, India03.2015
MBBS -
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Bangalore01.2014
Higher Secondary - undefined
Central Board of Secondary Education
Anekkal, Kanjirapplly, Kerala01.2008
Secondary School - undefined
Central Board of Secondary Education
Muvattupuzha, Kerala01.2006
Skills
- Onco - anesthesia
- Central venous access
- Airway management
- Peripheral nerve blocks
- Pediatric anesthesia
- Epidural anesthesia
RESEARCH AND ACADEMICS
- Completed thesis titled ‘comparison of effects of cisatracurium & atracurium in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a randomized comparative study’ as part of DNB curriculum
- Attended workshop on 'propofol, remifentanyl TIVA/TCA in NORA; procedural sedation' at the ISA World SIVA Congress, 2025
- Attended ISA World SIVA Congress, 2025
- Presented poster on ‘anesthetic management of patient with WPW syndrome for shoulder arthroscopy’ in National conference of Indian Association of Anaesthesiologists-2019
- Attended ISACON -2019, Indian Society of Anesthesiologists national conference
- Case presentation on anesthetic management of ischemic heart disease at Ramchandra Anesthesia Continued Education (RACE) 2021
- Attended Ramchandra Anesthesia Continued Education (RACE) 2020
- Attended Chennai Kauvery Regional Anesthesia Course, 2019, workshop on Ultrasound guided Peripheral Nerve Blocks
- Attended World Anesthesia Day CME-2018
- Attended MACME-2018, Transplant anesthesia & Workshop on Anesthesia Machine & Pediatric Resuscitation
- Part of organizing team of first international MSK Pain Conference, Pondichery
Certification
- Certificate of Completion in Neonatal resuscitation program
- Certificate of Completion in Adult and Pediatric basic life support course
- Certificate of Completion in Adult and Pediatric advanced life support course
- Certificate of Merit in Ophthalmology University examination during third MBBS course
- ECG for all -2015 (CME)
- BD Vacutainer training program
- Search skills workshop
- Problem based learning program
- Volunteering in 2nd Biennial conference of South Asian association of Physiologists
Languages
English
Hindi
Malayalam
Tamil
References
- Dr. Joji Antony, Senior consultant & HOD, department of anesthesia, joji.antony@rajagirihospital.com, 9446464513, Rajagiri Hospital, Chunagumvely, Aluva, Ernakulam, Kerala,
- Dr. Vasantharoopan C, Senior anesthesia consultant and transplant anesthetist, cvroopan@gmail.com, 9840931899, Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai
- Dr Anand Murugesan, Senior anesthesia consultant and clinical lead, dranandmurugesan@gmail.com, 9940543208, Apollo Proton Cancer center, Greams Road, Chennai, Consultant – Interventional pain medicine
AUDIT
- Part of audit team for quality control monitoring in operation theatre and post anesthesia care unit
- Part of audit team for anesthesia quality control monitoring
REGISTRATION
- Medical council registration – Travencore-Cochin Medical Council 53979
- Indian society of Anesthesiologists Reg no: A3591
Timeline
Consultant Anaesthesiologist
Rajagiri Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Associate Consultant
Apollo Proton Cancer Centre
11.2022 - 11.2023
Registrar
Apollo Hospitals
06.2022 - 10.2022
Senior resident
Apollo Hospitals
12.2020 - 05.2022
DNB Anesthesia post graduate resident
Apollo Hospitals
08.2017 - 08.2020
Higher Secondary - undefined
Central Board of Secondary Education
Secondary School - undefined
Central Board of Secondary Education
DNB Anesthesia -
National Board of Education in Medical Sciences
Rotatory Internship -
St John's National Academy of Medical Sciences
MBBS -
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences