Dr Bhuvaneshwari Shankar is a distinguished Nutrition & Dietetics based at Apollo Hospitals Greams Road Chennai. With an impressive 40 years of experience in the medical field, she has dedicated her career to providing exceptional healthcare services to patients. She holds PHD (Nutrition & Dietetics), showcasing her extensive training and commitment to medical excellence. She is proficient in multiple languages, ensuring effective communication with a diverse range of patients.

She is known for her patient-centric approach, emphasizing the importance of understanding each patient's unique needs and medical history. She expertise encompasses a wide range of conditions related to Nutrition & Dietetics, enabling she to deliver precise diagnoses and treatments. She ensures that patients receive care tailored to their individual health requirements.

In her practice, Dr Bhuvaneshwari Shankar goes beyond treatments by educating patients about their health conditions. This empowers individuals to take active roles in managing their health and making informed decisions. By fostering a supportive and understanding environment, she builds trust and ensures long-term health management strategies for patients.

Dedicated to staying updated with advancements in her field, Dr Bhuvaneshwari Shankar actively collaborates with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care. She commitment to improving health outcomes continues to leave a lasting impact on the lives of her patients, solidifying her reputation as a trusted name in Nutrition & Dietetics.

Conference Participation and Speaking Engagements:

• Attended the 23rd Clinical Congress of The American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN), USA
• Speaker at FRCS Conference, May 2000, Sri Lanka
• Attended the 23rd Clinical Congress of the European Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, Munich, Germany
• Attended the 24th Clinical Congress of the European Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, September 2002, Scotland, UK
• Presented paper on “Nutrition in Pancreatitis” at PENSA 2003, India
• Selected as the only dietitian from India to attend the Advanced Clinical Nutrition Course, October 2002, Bangkok
• Attended 28th ESPEN Conference, Istanbul, Turkey
• Invited to Melbourne, Australia to share best practices in critical care nutrition in Indian scenario
• Attended 23rd AUSPEN Conference (Australian Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition)
• Attended 24th AUSPEN Conference, New Zealand
• Attended Clinical Nutrition Workshop by Asculap Academy, Cambodia
• Attended 33rd ESPEN Congress, Sweden
• Attended Conference of Food Services in Healthcare, Singapore Health Summit, Singapore
• Invited speaker, AUSPEN
• Invited speaker, PENSA
• Speaker invite, College of Physicians, Sri Lanka – “Best Practices in Critical Care Nutrition”
• Speaker, Conference on Food Services in Health Care, Singapore – “Implementation of Best Practices in Clinical Nutrition in Apollo Hospitals Group”
• Speaker, Critical Care Society of Sri Lanka – “How Critical is Critical Care Nutrition?”
• Speaker, Conference on Food Services in Health Care, Singapore – “Food and Drug Interaction”
• Speaker, Sri Lankan Dietetic Association – “Enhancing the Role of Dietitians”
• Speaker, American Overseas Dietetic Association and Malaysian Dietetic Association – “Medical Nutrition Therapy in Diabetes”
• Speaker, Parenteral and Enteral Society of Asia – “The Value of Disease Specific Formula”

Academic Roles and Contributions:

• Organising Chairman – 10 Apollo International Clinical Nutrition Updates (2009 to 2018)
• Consultant Dietitian – MRF Pace Foundation, The Academy for the Fast Bowlers (1995 to 2002)
• Dietitian on Advisory Committee – Madras Management Association (2003 to 2004)
• Member – Board of Studies, Nutrition, Madras University (2004 to 2008)
• Question Paper Setter – Nutrition, Pondicherry University (1999 to 2003)
• Faculty Member – Apollo Institute of Hospital Management and Allied Sciences (2000 to 2010)
• Professor of Nutrition – Apollo College of Nursing (2008 to 2015)
• Professor of Nutrition – Apollo School of Nursing (2000 to 2009)
• Member – Board of Studies, Nutrition, University of Madras
• Examiner and Question Paper Setter – Nutrition, MGR University
• Doctoral Committee Member – SRM Institute, Chennai (2019 onwards)
• Course Director – Advanced Program in Critical Care Nutrition, conducted by Royal College of London and TACT Academy, Chennai (2019 onwards)