PROF. Dr. Venkatesh A N

Overview

Dr. (Prof.) Venkatesh A. N. is a veteran Emergency Medicine Specialist providing his valuable services as a Senior Consultant and Head of the Department at the Department of Emergency Medicine in Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore. He has 23+ years of experience in the field and 21+ years as an emergency medicine doctor. He has been a significant part of numerous national and international conferences and has published several publications in his name. Dr. (Prof.) Venkatesh is also an eminent member of some of the most prestigious institutions and has received various awards in recognition of his contributions to society.

Work Experience

Current Positions

Currently, Dr. (Prof.) Venkatesh A. N. holds various positions of responsibility at different institutions and organisations. Apart from his role as a Senior Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore, he also holds the following positions:

● National President of the Society for Emergency Medicine in India.
● Lead Supervisor for EMFP, Royal College of Emergency Medicine, UK.
● Regional Coordinator for MRCEM, RCEM, UK
● Regional Coordinator – American Heart Association Instructor for ACLS, BLS.
● Regional Director for Fellowship in Emergency Medicine, Apollo Hospitals,Bangalore.
● Committee Member – International Federation for Emergency Medicine.

Past Work Experience

Before serving as a Senior Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Apollo Hospitals,
Bangalore, Dr. (Prof.) Venkatesh A. N. was associated with various renowned medical institutions.
● In-Charge of the Emergency Department at Apollo Health City, Hyderabad.
● Emergency Physician at the Department of EM at Sagar Apollo Hospitals,Bangalore.
● Senior House Officer at the Dept. of Neuro & Surgical ICU at Sagar Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore.
● Senior House Officer of the Emergency Department at Apollo Hospitals,Hyderabad.

Additional Responsibilities

Teaching Experience

Dr. (Prof.) Venkatesh A. N. has held a teaching position at Apollo Hospitals as an instructor and coordinator for various courses:
● Coordinator for DEM (Diploma in Emergency Medicine) and DFM (Diploma in Family Medicine) courses.
● MRCEM examiner and trainer.
● Coordinator for FICM (Fellowship in Intensive Care Medicine) from Medvarsity –Hyderabad.
● Instructor for BLS, ACLS, & PALS.
● Emergency ultrasound trainer for Emergency students.

Additionally, Dr. (Prof.) Venkatesh A. N. has worked as a Coordinator, Adjunct Faculty,and Examiner for DNB – Emergency Medicine from the National Board of Examination.Apart from these roles, he has also provided informal teaching guidance to medical and nursing students.

Management Experience

Dr. (Prof.) Venkatesh A. N. has also served in leadership roles for medical support during various camps and sports events, notably during the IPL (Indian Premier League) and OXFAM WALKATHON and CYCLOTHON at different times. He has conducted regular awareness programs regarding Pre-Hospital Care involving Emergency helpline and ambulance services for the general public.

Education

Dr. (Prof.) Venkatesh A. N. has pursued his medical education from some of the most prominent and renowned medical institutions in India and abroad.
● Dr. (Prof.) Venkatesh completed his MBBS degree in 2000 from Bangalore University.
● Subsequently, he pursued the FEM qualification from the Royal College of General Practitioners, UK, in 2002, and the MRCEM qualification from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, UK, in 2007.
● Dr. (Prof.) Venkatesh went on to pursue CCEBDM (Post-graduation in Diabetic Management) from PHFI in 2011.
● Additionally, in 2011, he obtained the PGCGM degree from XLRI, Jamshedpur.
● Furthermore, Dr. (Prof.) Venkatesh A. N. pursued FACEE (Fellowship Emergency Experts) from the Academic College of Emergency Experts, India, in 2014.

Honors & Awards

During his years as an emergency medicine practitioner and teacher, Dr. (Prof.)Venkatesh A. N. has received numerous awards for his role and contribution to various aspects of emergency medicine practice.
● In 2021, he was awarded the “Professor – Emergency Medicine” by Apollo Hospitals Education & Research Foundation.
● In 2019, Dr. Venkatesh received the prestigious "Best Rising Star Award in Emergency Medicine in Karnataka" from Times Healthcare Achievers.
● Also in 2019, he graciously accepted the "Best Emergency Department in Karnataka" from the Times of India Healthcare Achievers award.
● In 2016, Dr. (Prof.) Venkatesh received the "Best Doctor Award" for training the highest number of resuscitation courses in Karnataka in EMCON.
● He was awarded the highly prestigious "Karnataka Seva – Rathna Award'' from the K.R. Narayanan Foundation in 2009.
● He has also been honoured with the "Best Organized Stall" award during the International Exhibition on Disaster Management in Safe World in 2008.

Memberships

Dr. (Prof.) Venkatesh A. N. has gained valuable experience in the field of emergency medicine and subsequently earned lifetime memberships in some of the most preeminent institutions. He holds a lifetime membership of the Society of Emergency Medicine in India (SEMI), the Indian Medical Association, and APIO.

Publications

In his 23+ years as an emergency medicine doctor, Dr. (Prof.) Venkatesh A. N. has authored and co-authored several medical research reports, papers, and journals, with publications in many national and international medical journals.
His publications in the EMPA journal include the following:
● "An unusual case of viral myositis: Chikungunya masquerading as a stroke."
● "Pulmonary artery dissection with pulmonary embolism; An unusual presentation."
● "A Previously Undiagnosed Meningioma Presentation in the Early Postpartum Period – A Diagnostic Conundrum."
His publications in the National Journal of Emergency Medicine include:
● "Apollo Critical observation at Emergency – Words can save lives – A novel strategy of Handoff communication at Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore."
● "Implementation of point-of-care testing in Ambulance, a point further continuity of care – A pilot study at Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore – A study."
● "Splenic Infarction due to sickle cell trait after a trip to the Himalayas; An interesting encounter – A Case report."
● "A Comparative study of clinical and biochemical response of Tab Caripill (carica papaya Extract) on Dengue patients, Study at Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore – A pilot study."His publications accepted for presentation in EMCON 2016 and approved for publishing
in the National Journal of Emergency Medicine include:
● "GB Syndrome (AIDP) as a neurological complication of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP): A rare concurrence but requiring Emergency Treatment."
● "Auto-immune Encephalitis (Anti – NMDAR Encephalitis) in a young woman with acute Psychosis: A Diagnostic Challenge."

● "Previously Undiagnosed Meningioma presentation in the early postpartum period: A Diagnostic Conundrum."
● "Pulmonary Artery dissection with pulmonary embolism: An unusual Presentation."
● "A Study on public awareness, knowledge, and attitude about cardiopulmonary resuscitation – An interim report.
His publications accepted for EMCON 2014 and approved for publishing in the National Journal of Emergency Medicine include:
1. "GB syndrome (AIDP) as a neurological complication of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP): A rare concurrence requiring emergent treatment."
2. "Reducing Blood Culture Sample Collection Contamination Rates in the Emergency Department at Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore."
3. "A Case Report – An Uncommon Presentation of Polycythemia as Deep Vein Thrombosis – A rare case report."
4. "Patient Flow to the Emergency Department in Relation to Seasonal Variation at
Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore."
5. "Rapid Sequential Induction: Standardising Emergency Medicine Training in India at Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore, a prospective observational study."
6. "Strokes Presenting Within the Window Period: A Distant Reality?"

Other publications:

1. "Autoimmune Encephalitis (Anti-NMDAR Encephalitis) in a Young Woman with Acute Psychosis: A Diagnostic Challenge."
2. "A Case Study of Locked-In Syndrome: An Enthralling Experience." Achievements from poster

presentations:

1. "Reduction of Bloodstream MRSA Infection Using Regular Alcohol-Based Antiseptic Body Wash" – Published in the National Journal of Emergency Medicine.
2. "Accuracy of Admission Diagnoses Made by Emergency Physicians in India, Dept. of ER, Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore (won the second prize for oral presentation at EMCON 2012; published in the National Journal of Emergency Medicine).
3. "Thrombolysis of a Cerebral Ischemic Stroke in the Second Trimester of Pregnancy (won the second prize for poster presentation at EMCON 2012; published in the National Journal of Emergency Medicine).
His publications in EMCON and the National Journal of Emergency Medicine in 2012 include:
1. "Oligoanalgesia in the Emergency Department of a Tertiary Care Multispecialty Hospital in India – A Retrospective Study."
2. "Case Report – To describe a relatively rare clinical presentation of vertebral artery dissection following minor neck trauma." Additionally, his publication on "Emergency Room Endotracheal Intubations – An Indian Perspective" was published in CJEM – JCMU, Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine in 2006.

Conferences

Dr. (Prof.) Venkatesh A. N. has attended several EMCON conferences between 1999 and 2023 held at various locations in India, enriching his experience in emergency medicine.