SQN LDR (DR) SUMA DEEPIKA LAGISETTI (RETD)
Vijayawada
Summary
Dynamic Aerospace Medicine Specialist & Flight Surgeon with 5 years of distinguished service in the Indian Air Force, combining specialized clinical expertise in aircrew health management with ongoing executive training in Hospital & Health Systems Management. Proven proficiency in managing the complete medical fitness lifecycle of aviators across various fighter and helicopter squadrons conducting rigorous medical evaluations, managing grounding and safety protocols, and executing timely reflighting pathways to optimize crew availability. Adept at applying human factors and regulatory compliance frameworks to support safe aviation operations. Aresourceful problem-solver adept at managing cross-functional tasks, developing compliance frameworks and driving workflow efficiencies to guarantee operational readiness & organizational success without compromising on aerospace safety.
Overview
3
3
Languages
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Aerospace Medicine Specialist
Indian Air Force
Jodhpur
10.2021 - 10.2026
- Dedicated and highly specialized Aerospace Medicine Specialist / Flight Surgeon with 5 years of intensive experience providing comprehensive medical cover, human factors expertise, and operational support to high-performance fighter squadrons and helicopter units within the Indian Air Force (IAF).
- Adept at bridging communication between aircrew and operational heads to mitigate stress, managing safety-critical medical boards & implementing preventative aerospace safety programs to optimize pilot performance and mission readiness.
- Coordinated training programs for personnel on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Analyzed equipment performance data to identify maintenance and repair needs.
- Developed standard operating procedures for efficient workflow and compliance.
Medical Officer
Indian Air Force
JODHPUR
06.2018 - 10.2026
- Emergency Trauma Leadership: Directed emergency resuscitation and triage teams utilizing Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) protocols; managed critical stabilization, airway management, and high-pressure medical evacuations (MEDEVAC).
- Combined advanced clinical trauma skills with administrative oversight to maintain medical readiness for all serving personnel and families.
- Primary Care Delivery: Provided diagnostic evaluation, treatment, and clinical case management for serving personnel and dependents at the Station Sick Bay, ensuring 24/7 medical readiness.
- Led comprehensive primary healthcare operations, medical emergency readiness, and preventive public health initiatives for major airforce bases.
- Spearheaded preventive health programs, including mass immunization drives, vector-borne disease control protocols, and routine sanitary inspections of water and food supply.
- Regulatory & Medical Boards: Conducted Annual Medical Examinations (AME) & physical/mental fitness evaluations; authorized regulatory documentation and managed medical downgrading processes in alignment with service criteria.
- Clinical Administration & Training: Managed healthcare logistics, tracking pharmacy inventory and life-saving equipment; supervised and trained paramedical staff, medical assistants, and nursing assistants to maintain high compliance standards.
- Tracked medical supply logistics and provided training to paramedical staff on proper procedures.
Education
MBA - Hospital & Health Systems Management
BITS PILANI
PILANI, RAJASTHAN06-2027
ACS Advanced Trauma Life Support Student Course - ATLS
ATLS INDIA
NEW DELHI01-2023
M.D. - Aerospace Medicine
Institute of Aerospace Medicine, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India08-2021
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S) -
Siddhartha Medical College, N.T.R University of Health Sciences
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India04-2017
Skills
Aerospace Medicine & Aviation Safety:
- Aircrew Medical Fitness
- Aeromedical Disposals & Re-flighting
- Human Factors
- Acceleration Physiology & Spatial Disorientation
- Aircraft Incident/ Accident Investigation
- Medical Board Proceedings & Regulatory Compliance
Clinical Practice & Emergency Response:
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- Emergency Triage & Resuscitation
Healthcare Management & Leadership:
- Health Systems Administration
- Healthcare Logistics & Inventory Control
- Medical Quality Assurance
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) development
Leadership, Training & Communication:
- Junior Staff Mentorship & Paramedical Training
- Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Public Speaking, Academic & Health lectures/ talks
- Operational Prioritization & Time Management
Affiliations
- ISAM (Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine), life member.
- IMA (Indian Medical Association), life member.
Activities
Podium Presentation:
- High Performance Human Centrifuge Profile for Aeromedical Evaluation of disabilities in Indian Air Force, 58th Annual Conference of Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, 01 Nov 2020.
- Viral Hepatitis in Aviators: Aeromedical Disposal, 59th Annual Conference of Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, November 2024.
- Panel Speaker on 'Revision of Guidelines to Medical Officers -2023', CME on 'Medical Exam and Medical Boards in Indian Airforce', Pune, India, June 2024.
- Approach to nutrition and prevention of lifestyle disorders in performance enhancement, CME on 'Optimizing Human Performance', Chandigarh, India, September 2024.
- Surviving an Ejection in desert terrain, CME on 'Primary Medicare 2 in marusthal: Challenges in a desert terrain', Jaisalmer, India, October 2024.
- Aeromedical aspects of investigation of an Aircraft Accident, 64th Annual Conference of Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, November 2025.
Areas Of Interest
- Civil Aviation
- Human factors
- Space Medicine
- Acceleration Physiology & Spatial Disorientation
Languages
Hindi
Proficient
Telugu
Native/ Bilingual
English
Proficient
Timeline
Aerospace Medicine Specialist
Indian Air Force
10.2021 - 10.2026
Medical Officer
Indian Air Force
06.2018 - 10.2026
MBA - Hospital & Health Systems Management
BITS PILANI
ACS Advanced Trauma Life Support Student Course - ATLS
ATLS INDIA
M.D. - Aerospace Medicine
Institute of Aerospace Medicine, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S) -
Siddhartha Medical College, N.T.R University of Health Sciences