Dr. Arjun AS

MD Respiratory Medicine, MBBS

Pulmonologist

Dr. Arjun is passionate about Pulmonology and carry enthusiasm and eagerness towards continous
learning. He have a keen interest towards Respiratory critical care, advanced bronchoscopy,
Medical research and sleep medicine and aim to pursue these avenues in future.
He patient centric, dedicated and aim to provide excellence in patient care through accurate
diagnosis and treatment.
He currently looking for position of Assistant Professor/ Consultant the Department of
Respiratory Medicine at your esteemed institute.

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Proficient in managing patients with respiratory diseases on both out-patient and inpatient basis
Proficient in managing Respiratory emergencies including upper airway management.
Ventilator management of critically ill patients.
Capable of performing procedures such as pleurocentesis, tube thoracostomy, closed pleural biopsy, Indwelling Pleural Catheter insertion
Capable of performing ultrasonography of chest and guided procedures such as pleural biopsy, lung biopsy, pleurocentesis.
Capable of performing diagnostic bronchoscopy, including transbronchial and endobronchial lung biopsy.
Capable of performing bedside bronchoscopy in the critically ill.
Capable of assisting in Medical thoracoscopy and Endobronchial ultrasonography.
Good Communication and People Skills.
Computer skills- proficient in MS office and basic photo editing on photoshop and basic video editing

Department of Pulmonary Medcine, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore.

Involved in conducting ward rounds and RICU rounds regularly.
Performed bronchoscopies
Assisted in rigid thoracoscopies. 05.2018 - 07.2022

Junior Resident (Post Graduation) Department of Respiratory Medcine, MS Ramaiah Medical College - Bangalore

Worked in 2 hospitals affiliated to the institution.
My training involved both in patient and out patient management.
My responsibilities included clinical assessment, workup, diagnosis and management and followup of various acute and chronic respiratory diseases.
Performance of various related diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as ABG sampling, pleurocentesis, paracentesis, tube thoracostomy, pleurodesis, closed pleural biopsy, bronchoscopy.
Attending in-hospital pulmonology referrals from various departments on a daily basis.
Diagnosis of Respiratory emergencies, ventilator management, performing ICU related procedures such as endotracheal intubation, central venous line insertion, etc.
On call on daily basis to tend to respiratory emergencies.
Teaching medical interns and junior post graduates.
Conducted medical research as part of compulsory dissertation as well as independent research.
Attended rural health camps on a regular basis.

Intern

Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre - Bangalore, INDIA

Rotational clinical posting in a total of 15 departments including both medical and surgical specialties.
Wrote detailed and professional progress notes for each patient, outlining notable events and examinations findings and reviewed clinical cases to gain additional understanding of disease etiology and progression.
Completed daily rounds to check on patients and identify any reasons for concern.
Worked at Mallya Hospital, Bangalore under Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery department for 15 days.
Had a one-month Rural stint at a Community Health Centre.
Worked in the department of Emergency medicine for 15 days and gained experience in the management of various medical emergencies.
Performed diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as pleurocentesis, ascitic fluid tapping, spinal fluid tap, ABG sampling, endotracheal intubation.
Participated in in-house BCLS workshop.
Observed and assisted in various surgeries during rotational postings in General surgery, Orthopedics, Cardiothoracic surgery, OBG and Pediatric Surgery,
Performed and assisted in conduct of normal deliveries during OBG posting.
Performed and assisted in neonatal resuscitation during pediatrics posting.

MD Respiratory Medicine, MS Ramaiah Medical College - Bangalore Secured 3rd rank in MD Respiratory Medicine, University examination, 2022
MBBS, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences And Research – Bangalore

Attended Pulmonology State conference- PULMOKARN, 2019
Presented a poster at PULMOKARN 2019- ‘An Interesting case of cavitatory lung disease’ •
Attended Pulmonology National Conference- NAPCON, 2019
Presented E poster at NAPCON, 2019- ‘OSA symptomatology in patients with COPD- A Cross sectional study’ won 1st place for best poster of the session.
Attended Advanced Bronchoscopy workshop at NAPCON, 2019.
Completed Advanced Trauma Life Support Course at MS Ramaiah Advanced Learning Centre, 2019
Attended Workshop on SPSS Statistics software in 2019
Won Second place for RNTCP State level essay competition.
Participated in NCCP state level quiz, 2020 - Won second place.
Attended State level Sleep Conference- SLEEPCON 2020
Attended Pulmonology State conference- PULMOKARN, 2020
Attended residents bootcamp at PULMOKARN, 2020.
Attended workshop on PleurX Catheter, by Aster, 2020.
Attended Pulmonology National Conference- Virtual NAPCON-2021
Attended E-workshop on Allergy and Immunotherapy at Virtual NAPCON 2021.
Presented E-poster of virtual American Thoracic Society conferenceClinical Spectrum of Extra-pulmonary Tuberculosis from a tertiary care center’ 2020.

Original articles- 3
Case reports- 2

Areas of Expertise

Proficient in managing patients with respiratory diseases on both out-patient and inpatient basis
Proficient in managing Respiratory emergencies including upper airway management.
Ventilator management of critically ill patients.
Capable of performing procedures such as pleurocentesis, tube thoracostomy, closed pleural biopsy, Indwelling Pleural Catheter insertion
Capable of performing ultrasonography of chest and guided procedures such as pleural biopsy, lung biopsy, pleurocentesis.
Capable of performing diagnostic bronchoscopy, including transbronchial and endobronchial lung biopsy.
Capable of performing bedside bronchoscopy in the critically ill.
Capable of assisting in Medical thoracoscopy and Endobronchial ultrasonography.
Good Communication and People Skills.
Computer skills- proficient in MS office and basic photo editing on photoshop and basic video editing

Work Expertise

Department of Pulmonary Medcine, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore.

Involved in conducting ward rounds and RICU rounds regularly.
Performed bronchoscopies
Assisted in rigid thoracoscopies. 05.2018 - 07.2022

Junior Resident (Post Graduation) Department of Respiratory Medcine, MS Ramaiah Medical College - Bangalore

Worked in 2 hospitals affiliated to the institution.
My training involved both in patient and out patient management.
My responsibilities included clinical assessment, workup, diagnosis and management and followup of various acute and chronic respiratory diseases.
Performance of various related diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as ABG sampling, pleurocentesis, paracentesis, tube thoracostomy, pleurodesis, closed pleural biopsy, bronchoscopy.
Attending in-hospital pulmonology referrals from various departments on a daily basis.
Diagnosis of Respiratory emergencies, ventilator management, performing ICU related procedures such as endotracheal intubation, central venous line insertion, etc.
On call on daily basis to tend to respiratory emergencies.
Teaching medical interns and junior post graduates.
Conducted medical research as part of compulsory dissertation as well as independent research.
Attended rural health camps on a regular basis.

Intern

Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre - Bangalore, INDIA

Rotational clinical posting in a total of 15 departments including both medical and surgical specialties.
Wrote detailed and professional progress notes for each patient, outlining notable events and examinations findings and reviewed clinical cases to gain additional understanding of disease etiology and progression.
Completed daily rounds to check on patients and identify any reasons for concern.
Worked at Mallya Hospital, Bangalore under Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery department for 15 days.
Had a one-month Rural stint at a Community Health Centre.
Worked in the department of Emergency medicine for 15 days and gained experience in the management of various medical emergencies.
Performed diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as pleurocentesis, ascitic fluid tapping, spinal fluid tap, ABG sampling, endotracheal intubation.
Participated in in-house BCLS workshop.
Observed and assisted in various surgeries during rotational postings in General surgery, Orthopedics, Cardiothoracic surgery, OBG and Pediatric Surgery,
Performed and assisted in conduct of normal deliveries during OBG posting.
Performed and assisted in neonatal resuscitation during pediatrics posting.

Qualification

MD Respiratory Medicine, MS Ramaiah Medical College - Bangalore Secured 3rd rank in MD Respiratory Medicine, University examination, 2022
MBBS, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences And Research – Bangalore

Membership

Attended Pulmonology State conference- PULMOKARN, 2019
Presented a poster at PULMOKARN 2019- ‘An Interesting case of cavitatory lung disease’ •
Attended Pulmonology National Conference- NAPCON, 2019
Presented E poster at NAPCON, 2019- ‘OSA symptomatology in patients with COPD- A Cross sectional study’ won 1st place for best poster of the session.
Attended Advanced Bronchoscopy workshop at NAPCON, 2019.
Completed Advanced Trauma Life Support Course at MS Ramaiah Advanced Learning Centre, 2019
Attended Workshop on SPSS Statistics software in 2019
Won Second place for RNTCP State level essay competition.
Participated in NCCP state level quiz, 2020 - Won second place.
Attended State level Sleep Conference- SLEEPCON 2020
Attended Pulmonology State conference- PULMOKARN, 2020
Attended residents bootcamp at PULMOKARN, 2020.
Attended workshop on PleurX Catheter, by Aster, 2020.
Attended Pulmonology National Conference- Virtual NAPCON-2021
Attended E-workshop on Allergy and Immunotherapy at Virtual NAPCON 2021.
Presented E-poster of virtual American Thoracic Society conferenceClinical Spectrum of Extra-pulmonary Tuberculosis from a tertiary care center’ 2020.

Presentations

Original articles- 3
Case reports- 2

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