Kamali K
Bengaluru
Summary
A Pulmonologist adept at handling emergencies, OPD and wards with an interest in interventional pulmonology who is looking to work in a multispecialty hospital. Looking to gain knowledge and experience by dealing with a wide variety of respiratory patients. Can communicate empathetically and effectively with patients in multiple languages.
Overview
5
5
Languages
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Postgraduate Resident
SDS TRC and RGICD
Bangalore
09.2023 - 10.2026
- Completed residency training in respiratory medicine at SDS TRC and RGICD, a premier tertiary care and referral institute for pulmonary medicine in Karnataka.
- Earned MD in Respiratory Medicine from RGUHS.
- Presented patient cases during ward rounds and contributed to clinical discussions, CPC meetings, journal clubs, and academic seminars.
- Performed diagnostic bronchoscopy, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), and bronchoscopic biopsy procedures independently.
- Performed thoracocentesis and assisted with intercostal chest drain (ICD) insertion and management.
- Assessed critically ill ICU patients, supported triage based on clinical severity, prioritized urgent interventions, and assisted in acute respiratory emergency management.
- Experienced in thoracic ultrasonography and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for bedside evaluation and critical care decisions.
- Performed diagnostic and split-night sleep studies for assessment of sleep-related breathing disorders.
- Managed patients with drug-sensitive tuberculosis, drug-resistant tuberculosis, and nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infections.
- Worked with interventional pulmonologists and gained exposure to advanced bronchoscopic procedures, including EBUS-TBNA and cryobiopsy.
Medical intern
Tirunelveli Medical college
Tirunelveli
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Rotated across multiple departments at Tirunelveli Medical College, a tertiary care and referral center, for 12 months.
- Took patient histories, performed clinical examinations, and supported senior doctors with diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up care.
- Supported emergency and casualty services with initial assessment, stabilisation, and management of patients presenting with acute medical and surgical emergencies.
- Completed daily ward rounds, monitored patient status, recorded findings, and followed up on investigations and treatment plans.
- Assisted with basic emergency procedures, including CPR, airway management, intravenous cannulation, and wound care.
- Supported surgical procedures and gained exposure to preoperative assessment, postoperative care, and management of surgical inpatients.
- Participated in labour room duties and assisted routine obstetric, gynaecological, maternal, and child healthcare under supervision.
- Assisted outpatient consultations, immunisation programmes, preventive healthcare activities, and patient counselling.
- Built practical skills in clinical documentation, teamwork, patient and family communication, and hospital protocols for patient safety and infection control.
Education
M.D. - Respiratory Medicine
SDS TRC & RGICD
Bengaluru10-2026
MBBS -
Tirunelveli Medical College
Tirunelveli05-2022
Higher Secondary School Certificate -
Kamlavati Senior Secondary School
Sahupuram05-2016
Skills
- Management and care of a wide range of Respiratory patients across OPD, ward, and ICU
- Experienced in treating critically ill patients in the ICU and possess skills including intubation, CVP insertion, and ventilator management
- Independently performed bronchoscopic procedures such as BAL and biopsy in a high-volume center
- Experienced in diagnostic pleuroscopy in a high-volume center
- Assisted in advanced bronchoscopic procedures such as EBUS and cryobiopsy under interventional pulmonologists
- Experienced in thoracic ultrasound, POCUS, and basic cardiac ultrasound
- Independently performed diagnostic and split-night sleep studies and interpreted PSG reports
- Experienced with pulmonary function testing including spirometry, DLCO, FOT and CPET
- Experienced in diagnosis and management of respiratory patients with a multidisciplinary outlook
- Experienced in diagnosis and treatment of drug-sensitive and drug-resistant tuberculosis patients and adverse events
- Clinical research methods
- Teaching and mentorship
- Empathetic communication towards patients about their disease and treatment in a language of their comfort
Basic details
- Date of birth 6th june 1999
- Place of residence - Bengaluru , karnataka
- Gender : Female
- Nationality : Indian
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tamil
Native
Native
Kannada
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Telugu
Elementary (A2)
A2
Accomplishments
- Dissertation work titled - "A study to assess the clinicoradiological profile of COPD in non -smokers at a tertiary care center in Bengaluru" under the guidance of Dr. Raghu BP , Professor in the Department of Pulmonary Medicine SDS TRC & RGICD, Bengaluru presented to RGUHS , 2023-26
- Presented a paper titled "Impact of Post-Tubercular Sequelae on Health-Related Quality of Life and Its Correlation with Spirometry" at NAPCON Jaipur, November 2025.
- Presented a poster "Pulmonary Actinomycosis Mimicking Malignancy" at NAPCON Patna, December 2025.
- Second runner-up at the national-level pulmonary quiz at NAPCON Patna, December 2025.
- Participated in organizing and attended a hands-on workshop on sleep medicine held at SDS TRC & RGICD under the Indian Chest Society in January 2026.
- Participated in organizing and attended the Advanced Bronchoscopy workshop conducted at SDS TRC & RGICD in March 2025.
- Participated in organizing and attended the World TB Day conference held at SDS TRC & RGICD in collaboration with NTI Bangalore in March 2025.
- Organized and attended a workshop for women in pulmonary medicine held at SDS TRC & RGICD in February 2025.
- Participated in the Advanced Bronchoscopy workshop held at Bangalore Medical College in collaboration with the Indian Association of Skills and Communication in June 2026.
- Attended PULMOKARN Bangalore in February 2026 as a delegate.
- Participated in a state-level quiz in pulmonary medicine at Rajarajeshwari Medical College with ICS in October 2025.
- Participated in a state-level quiz in pulmonary medicine for World Asthma Day 2025 at Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur, in May 2025.
Certification
- Basic life support - Certification by SDS TRC & RGICD in collaboration with NIMHANS
- Advanced Life support - Certification by SDS TRC & RGICD in collaboration with NIMHANS
- Basic course in biomedical research - Indian council of medical research
Affiliations
- Avid artist with special interest in painting , yoga and outdoor sports
- Advocacy for women in STEM and mental health awareness
- Advocacy for gender- responsive patient care and gender inclusive environment for staff working within the hospital
Timeline
Postgraduate Resident
SDS TRC and RGICD
09.2023 - 10.2026
Medical intern
Tirunelveli Medical college
05.2021 - 05.2022
M.D. - Respiratory Medicine
SDS TRC & RGICD
MBBS -
Tirunelveli Medical College
Higher Secondary School Certificate -
Kamlavati Senior Secondary School