Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Internship
Certification
Research
Language
Disclaimer
Timeline
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DR. Sabitha Challa

Chirala

Summary

Compassionate healthcare professional known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient diagnosis, treatment plan development, and medical research. Excel at communication, empathy, and problem-solving, ensuring optimal patient care and collaboration with healthcare teams.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Duty Doctor

VHS Hospital
Chennai
01.2024 - 03.2025
  • Diagnosed patients and administered medications on strict schedules.
  • Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
  • Ordered laboratory tests, such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds.
  • Immunized patients to reduce transmission of preventable diseases.
  • Ordered and interpreted results of laboratory tests and radiographs.
  • Explained potential prognoses of diseases or traumatic conditions
  • Performed IV Cannula,EJV,Intubation,Ascitic Tapping,Pleural tapping,Assisted Central Line and A Line.
  • Assessed patient's medical history and symptoms to accurately diagnose illnesses.

Senior House Surgeon

CMC Hospital
Vellore
03.2021 - 07.2023
  • Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved.
  • Performed routine well-child checkups for infants and toddlers up to age three years old.
  • Assessed growth and overall wellness of pediatric patients to offer care plans for optimal developmental progress.
  • Prescribed medications based on appropriate diagnosis and clinical judgment.
  • Monitored patients with acute conditions for changes, improvements, or need for intervention.
  • Conducted newborn exams to confirm normality and identify congenital abnormalities.
  • Counseled parents on immunization schedules according to American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines.
  • Documented all patient visits accurately in the electronic medical record system.
  • Performed medical procedures such as vaccinations, lumbar punctures, suturing of wounds,Intravenous cannula,EJV,IO line,catheterisation ,Intubation
  • Managed acute illnesses such as asthma exacerbations, ear infections, croup, febrile seizures.
  • Provided direct patient care to pediatric patients in the outpatient setting.

Junior Resident

ACS Hospital
Chennai
11.2019 - 07.2020
  • Educated patients on diagnoses, treatment plans and post-operative care by providing instructions on medication self-administration and home care.
  • Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.

Punctual and reliable surgical assistant, no matter the time of day or night.

Medical Officer

Sri Ramachandra Hospital
Chennai
12.2016 - 04.2019
  • Provided administrative support to the oncology team, including scheduling appointments, entering data into EMR systems, and filing patient records.
  • Conducted follow-up calls with patients after treatments or procedures.
  • Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
  • Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
  • Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
  • Educated patients about their disease process and available treatment options.
  • Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
  • Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
  • Managed daily operations of the practice, including arranging for diagnostic tests and imaging studies when appropriate.
  • Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.

Perfomed Lumbar Puncture(IT injections),Bone Marrow procedure

  • Scheduled follow-up appointments for post-treatment checkups or lab work as directed by physicians.

Junior Resident

Miot Hospital
Chennai
08.2016 - 12.2016
  • Assisted orthopedic surgeons in the operating room by passing instruments and providing other necessary support.
  • Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
  • Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Assisted with scheduling surgeries at hospitals or ambulatory surgery centers.
  • Administered injections or medications as directed by the physician.

Education

M.B.B.S -

SRI RAMACHANDRA MEDICAL COLLEGE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE
06.2016

Skills

  • Emergency management
  • Patient assessment
  • Clinical diagnosis
  • Medication administration
  • Patient education
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Crisis intervention
  • Effective communication
  • Patient monitoring
  • Professional development
  • Research and analysis

Internship

  • 2015-2016-Sri Ramachandra Medical college and Research Institute (Reg No:118776)

Certification

  • Fellowship In Pediatrics
  • Postgraduate diploma in Pediatrics
  • BLS, ACLS, PALS
  • Lactation Counselor
  • Hands on Research Writing and Publishing Training (Cibnp)

Research

Publications and presentations

Presented poster on the toxicity profile of L-asparaginase in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ANZCHOG-2016)

A case report on osteonecrosis in an adolescent boy with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Sri Lankan Journal of Child Health, 2018)

A Hidden Link between Subclinical Hypothyroidism and Depression: A Literature Review (Journal of Nephrology and Endocrinology Research, 2021)

The Role of Childhood Trauma in Psychosis and Schizophrenia: A Systematic Review (Published via Cibnp in Cureus, 2022)

Risk of mucormycosis in diabetes mellitus: A systematic review (Cureus, 2021)

Language

Telugu
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Tamil
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that all the details given above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

      

                                                                                                                                             

(Dr.Challa Sabitha)

Timeline

Emergency Duty Doctor

VHS Hospital
01.2024 - 03.2025

Senior House Surgeon

CMC Hospital
03.2021 - 07.2023

Junior Resident

ACS Hospital
11.2019 - 07.2020

Medical Officer

Sri Ramachandra Hospital
12.2016 - 04.2019

Junior Resident

Miot Hospital
08.2016 - 12.2016

M.B.B.S -

SRI RAMACHANDRA MEDICAL COLLEGE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE
DR. Sabitha Challa