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Dr Meghena Mathew
Pulmonology
11+ Years Experience
MBBS,DNB (Pulmonology), IDCCM, EDIC
Apollo Firstmed Hospital
English,Hindi,Tamil,Malayalam
Mon - Sat
09:30 -11:30
Dr Meghena Mathew
Pulmonology
11+ Years Experience
MBBS,DNB (Pulmonology), IDCCM, EDIC
Apollo Firstmed Hospital
English,Hindi,Tamil,Malayalam
Mon - Sat
09:30 -11:30
Description
Dr. Meghena Mathew is a distinguished Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with 11 years of extensive experience in the field. As an expert in respiratory health, she is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients suffering from respiratory conditions, ensuring optimal lung function and overall wellness. Dr. Mathew is fluent in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam, allowing her to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.
She has achieved exceptional recognition in her career, including the Anand Memorial Award for being the National Topper in the Indian Fellowship of Critical Care Medicine in 2021, as well as the second prize in a quiz competition held at SRMC, Chennai. Dr. Mathew is committed to advancing her medical knowledge and skills, which are reflected in her qualifications: MBBS, DNB (Pul.), IDCCM, EDIC, and IFCCM. This impressive educational background combined with her clinical expertise enhances her ability to deliver high-quality patient care.
Affiliated with Apollo Hospitals, Dr. Mathew combines her clinical acumen with compassionate patient interaction, ensuring that each individual receives personalized attention and a tailored treatment plan. Her passion for improving patient outcomes and commitment to her field make her a valuable asset to the healthcare community. Patients can trust Dr. Mathew to provide them with expert guidance and support in managing their respiratory health.
Experience
- Completed MBBS from Christian Medical College Vellore ( 2003 – 2008)
· Worked as Resident in Apollo Hospitals (July 2010 - 2013) Pulmonology OP & IP Department
· Worked as Registrar in Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road(Oct 13 - Jan 15) Critical care unit
· Worked as Senior Registrar in Apollo first med hospitals,(April 15 - Feb 17) Critical care unit
. Worked as Consultant in Apollo first med hospitals, (Feb 2017 to till date) critical care unit and since 2019 as Consultant Pulmonologist in Apollo First Med Hospitals .
Special Interests
Asthma, COPD
Memberships
Indian chest Society
European Respiratory Society
Indian society of Critical Care medicine
European Society of Critical Care Medicine
Emergency Neurological Life Society Trainer
European Diploma in Critical Care Medicine certified – 2016
European Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine certified – 2022
Research & Publication
- Reddy RC, Mathew M, Parameswaran A, Narasimhan R. A case of concomitant Hodgkin's lymphoma with tuberculosis. Lung India [serial online] 2014 [cited 2015 Apr 6]; 31:59-62.
- A young Individual with Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy: Unleashed with EBUS Raghupathi Narasimhan*, MD; Meghena Mathew, MBBS Chest. 2012; 142(4_MeetingAbstracts):887.
- Journal- Chest; Lakshmi Varadarajalu, MD; Sunder Thirugnanasambandan, MS; Paul Jude Thangaraj, MS; Ashok Parameswaran, MD; Meghena Mathew*, MBBS (October 2012). "A Rare Presentation of Rosai Dorfman Disease". Chest. 4 142 (meeting abstracts): 998A–998A.
- Tolppa T, Pari V, Pell C, Aryal D, Hashmi M, Shamal Ghalib M, Jawad I, Tripathy S, Tirupakuzhi Vijayaraghavan BK, Beane A, Dondorp AM, Haniffa R; Collaboration of Research Implementation & Training in Critical Care in Asia Investigators. (Pratheema Ramachandran, Bharath Kumar Tirupakuzhi Vijayaraghavan, Augustian James, Nagarajan Ramakrishnan, Ramesh Venkataraman, Lakshmi Ranganathan, Meghena Mathew, Ebenezer Rabindrarajan, Usha Rani Chandramohan, Raymond Savio, Sristi Patodia, Balaji Venkatachalam) Determinants of Implementation of a Critical Care Registry in Asia: Lessons From a Qualitative Study. J Med Internet Res. 2023 Mar 6;25:e41028. doi: 10.2196/41028. PMID: 36877557. (Mar 2023).
- Writing Committee for the REMAP-CAP Investigators. India. (Devachandran Jayakumar, R Pratheema, Suresh Babu, C Vignesh, Bharath Kumar TV, N Ramakrishnan, Augustian James, Evangeline Elvira, R Ebenezer, S Krishnamoorthy, Lakshmi Ranganathan, Manisha Ganesan, Madhu Shree, Ashwin Kumar Mani, Meghena Mathew, Revathi Kandeepan). Effect of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor and Angiotensin Receptor Blocker Initiation on Organ Support–Free Days in Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2023;329(14):1183–1196. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.4480 (Apr 2023)
- Mathew M, Bharadwaj TP, Nambi PS, Mani A. The first-ever reported primary spinal infection with Aeromonas. Indian J Case Reports. 2023
- Meghena Mathew, Pratheema Ramachandran. Planning of Nutrition in a Critical Care unit. ISCCM Textbook Critical Care Medicine.2023 :883-887
- Meghena M, Dedeepiya Devaprasad, Ramesh V. Delayed versus Very Delayed Renal Replacement Therapy. In: Mishra RC, Myatra SN, Deepak Govil, Todi S, editors. Critical Care Update 2023, 5th edition. New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd; 2023:297–299.
- Babu K Abraham, Meghena Mathew .Acute Severe Asthma. Case Based Review in Critical Care Medicine. 2nd Edition: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd; 2023:60-69.
- Meghena M, Venkataraman R. Continuous Urine output monitoring. Critical Care update 2022,$th Edition.New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd; 2022:297–299.165-168
- REMAP-CAP Investigators (Bharath Kumar TV, Nagarajan Ramakrishnan, Ebenezer R, Ashwin Kumar Mani, Meghena Mathew, Pratheema Ramachandran, Suresh Babu, Vignesh C), Bradbury CA, Lawler PR, Stanworth SJ, McVerry BJ, McQuilten Z, Higgins AM et al. Effect of Antiplatelet Therapy on Survival and Organ Support-Free Days in Critically Ill Patients With COVID-19: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2022 Apr 5;327(13):1247-1259. doi: 10.1001/jama.2022.2910. PMID: 35315874; PMCID: PMC8941448
- Mathew M, Sairam S, Ramakrishnan N, Mani AK. The role of plasma exchange for fulminant lupus with multiorgan involvement. Indian J Case Reports. 2020; October 28
- Mathew M, Ramakrishnan N, Mani A K. Chronic respiratory failure from bilateral vocal cord palsy. Journal of Anaesthesia and Critical Care Case Reports Jan-April 2019;5(1):9-10.
