Educational Qualifications
Dr. Gururaj Pramod boasts an impressive educational background that spans over a decade of rigorous training and specialization in the field of medicine. He embarked on his journey in healthcare by earning his MBBS degree from Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Gulbarga, Karnataka, during the period of 1999 to 2005. Subsequently, his pursuit of medical excellence led him to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, where he achieved a Diploma in National Board of Examinations (DNB) in General Medicine from 2007 to 2010 under the mentorship of Yashoda Academy of Medical Education and Research.
With an unwavering commitment to expanding his expertise, Dr. Pramod pursued a Diploma in Diabetology from Annamalai University in 2010-2011. His dedication to the field of cardiology culminated in him earning a DNB in Cardiology from Yashoda Academy of Medical Education and Research, awarded by the National Board of Examinations, in the duration spanning from 2014 to 2018. Dr. Gururaj Pramod's diverse and comprehensive educational journey reflects his passion for healthcare and his relentless pursuit of knowledge and skill development in the medical domain.
Clinical Training and Experience
- Consultant Cardiologist at Holistic Hospitals, Nizampet Kukatpally (2018-2022)
- NHS Certified Heart Failure Expert: Dr. Gururaj Pramod is a certified expert in heart failure by the National Health Services (NHS), demonstrating his commitment to providing top-quality cardiac care.
- Heart Failure Clinic: Dr. Gururaj Pramod runs a weekly heart failure clinic in his personal setup, offering specialized care and support to patients with heart failure.
- Senior Resident at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad (2014-2017):
– Profound ICU Management: He gained extensive experience in ICU management during his tenure, ensuring critical patients received the highest level of care.
– Angiograms and Angioplasties: Dr. Pramod performed over 50,000 angiograms and 25,000 angioplasties through both radial and femoral routes, contributing significantly to the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular conditions.
– Assisted in Complex Procedures: He assisted in procedures like PTCAs (Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty), Primaries, Pacemaker implantations, and device closures.
– Electrophysiology (EP) Studies: Dr. Pramod actively participated in EP studies, further expanding his expertise in cardiac electrophysiology. - Ongoing Training: He is currently enrolled in ongoing training for heart failure from the American College of Cardiology, staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in cardiology.
- Special Training in 2D Echocardiography: Dr. Pramod received specialized training in 2D echocardiography from the Indian Academy of Echocardiography, enhancing his diagnostic capabilities in cardiac imaging.
- Consultant Physician Experience:
– Consultant Physician at Care Nampally (2013-2014).
– Consultant Physician at Apollo Clinics, S R Nagar, and Begumpet (2011-2014). - Senior Resident at Yashoda Academy of Medical Education and Research: Dr. Pramod gained valuable experience in both Critical Care and Cardiac Care units during his tenure.
- ICH-GCP Training: He completed ICH-GCP (International Conference on Harmonisation – Good Clinical Practice) training in association with the US-FDA and Sanofi-Aventis clinical trials, ensuring adherence to international clinical research standards.
- Community Engagement:
– Dr. Pramod actively participated in health camps in rural areas as part of the Rural Health Program.
– He contributed to health initiatives such as the Health Mela conducted by the Ministry of Health, Government of India, and the Pulse Polio Program. - Rotatory Internship: Dr. Pramod completed his compulsory rotatory internship at the Mahadevappa Medical College, Gulbarga, Karnataka, India, gaining a solid foundation in medical practice.
- Dr. Gururaj Pramod’s extensive clinical training and experience make him a trusted expert in the field of cardiology, ensuring that patients receive the highest level of care and attention at Holistic Hospitals.
Membership
- Life member Association of Physicians of India (L-19076)
- Life member Cardiology Society of India (L-4854)
- IMA HYDERABA
- API Hyderabad
- RSSDI –life member
- IAE, SCAI ,FACC (UNDER PROCESS)
PUBLICATIONS
- Rifampicin induced thrombocytopenia treatment, Indian journal of hematology.
- A case of early development of giant coronary artery aneurysms after drug-eluting stents implantation: An unpredictable menace. (Interventional Medicine & Applied Science, Vol. 9 (1), pp. 47–50 (2017))
- Olanzepine induced type 2 diabetes – Hyderabad critical care meet. Indian journal of critical care.(awaited).
- Role of novel biomarker ST2 in patients with systolic heart failure- accepted thesis to NBE for DNB cardiology
- Accepted Thesis topic in DNB submitted for National Board Of Examination (‘Myocardial Depression In Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock’)
- Association of metabolic syndrome and level of hs-crp,Lp(a)and serum ferritn in young asian patients (<45yrs)with acute MI (Interventional Medicine & Applied Science, Vol. 10 (2), pp. 65-69 (2018))
- ABSTRACT SUBMISSION (ACCEPTED) IN E-SPACE INTERNATIONAL HEART FAILURE CONFERENCE ,JULY 2020 ON ‘COVID 19 PRESENTING AS NEW ONSET HEART FAILURE ‘
- Double myocardial infarct syndrome in India Heart Journal
SEMINARS/PROJECTS
Communicated the work done in the PSM department titled “Awareness of the rural population regarding HIV” during the rotatory internship.
Conducted a pilot project in Gutkha chewing and oral cancers
Poster presentation in National HIV conference on “ HIV and Malignacies” ,Hyderabad 2009
Seminar in API Hyderabad chapter on “Aspergillosis in Immunocompetent Host”.
Presentation on ARVD in local CSI meet.
Presentation on role of Gliptins in T2DM and CV outcomes in local physicans meet (API)(2017)
Completed 3 clinical trials as Principle investigator .
- Pramipexole in Parkinsons disease
- Azathioprine in Rheumatoid arthritis.
- Role of tenofovir FDC in HIV 1 patients phase 4 trial.
Many speaker programmes in local hospital meets and local RTMs
Many speaker programmes in WEBINARS at national level
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