Dr. P. D. Aravindan

Consultant Physician Specialist in Diabetes & Neurology

• Blood pressure monitors – A lost cause. Poster presentation at BGS Autumn Meeting, Oct 2005
• Aravindan.PD, Lloyd Mostyn.RH, Scalp pain and hyperlipidemia, International Journal of Clinical Practice 2000; 54: 478 – 479
• Tzemos.T, Aravindan.P, et al, Cholangiocarcinoma Presenting with Bullous Pemphigoid, British Journal of Dermatology1999; 140: 1180 – 1181
• Involved in Local Stroke research network. Contributed to TRACS study, GALA (General versus local anaesthesia in carotid endarterectomy ) trial.

• Management of COPD based on BTS Guidelines – Aug 1998
• Elective cardioversion in Atrial fibrillation – June 1999
• Lipohypertrophy in Insulin treated Diabetes Mellitus – Jan 2001
• Stroke management based on RCP guidelines – May 2001
• Foot Examination in Diabetic clinics – Mar 2002
• Blood pressure monitors and Cuffs based on BHS guidelines – May 2003(won Pennine AHNT audit prize)
• Stroke sentinel audit (Data Collection) – Nov 2004
• National Sentinel audit for stroke – Oct 2006, Oct 2008
• Audit on TIA management – Dec 08

• Consultant Physician, Gen Medicine & Stroke Medicine, Royal Oldham Hospital, Greater Manchester, UK. – 09-Jan-2006 to 15-Oct-2009
  • The Royal Oldham Hospital is a 700 bedded District General Hospital.
  • I managed a 14 bedded acute stroke unit with the intensive monitoring facility. Looked after acute stroke, neurosurgical emergencies, and neuro-oncology patients. I have experience in IV stroke thrombolysis.
  • Neurorehabilitation of stroke, post neurosurgical (cerebral and spinal), head Injury and palliative care of non-intervention cases.
  • Ran a comprehensive Cerebrovascular disease (TIA) prevention clinic that involve risk factor assessment, cardiac, cerebral and vascular investigations.
  • Also conduct a Post-stroke clinic to address post-stroke mobility, feeding issues, and cognitive impairment. I am proficient in stroke imaging interpretation and Spasticity management
  • General medical clinic dealing with all common medical problems.
  • 1 in 10 acute general medical take-ups of all ages.
  • Management of medical emergencies in A&E, CCU, High dependency unit setting. Up to date with Advanced life support.
  • Active participation in Continuing Medical Education and Continuing professional development.
• Specialist Registrar, General Medicine & Geriatrics, North West Region of England, Greater Manchester, UK. – 04-Sep-2000 to 04-Jan-2006
  • Participated in Acute General Medical take throughout the rotation
  • Good general medical experience and have done Diabetes, Endocrinology and Gastroenterology clinics.
  • Gained experience in managing acute take, other speciality referrals, CCU, HDU and management of acute and chronic medical problems
  • Competent in procedural skills needed for acute medical take
  • Trained in core Geriatric areas: Acute Stroke care and prevention, Rehabilitation, Falls / Syncope, Orthogeriatrics, Psychogeriatrics, Continence, Movement disorders, and Palliative care.
  • Subspecialty training in acute stroke care and rehabilitation. A multidisciplinary approach to optimise various health issues in the patients.
  • General Geriatric, Cerebrovascular disease prevention, Parkinson’s disease, Falls /Syncope clinic.
• Senior House Officer in Various District general Hospitals of UK From Feb 1996 to Sep 2000
  • Rotated in Cardiology, Chest Medicine, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Geriatrics and Rheumatology.
  • Participated in Acute medical take.

• Consultant Physician, General Med, Diabetes and Neurology, Kauvery Hospital, Hosur – Dec-2014 to till Date
  • Kauvery Hospital Hosur is 120 bedded multispeciality Hospital and has 14 bedded intensive care unit, 3 Operation theatres and 6 bedded emergency department.
  • I take part in 1 in 2 on-call for general medicine and give support to intensivist, an emergency physician and other specialties. Twice daily rounds in ICU and general medical wards.
  • Inpatient care to patients with infectious diseases, diabetes and complications, poisoning, COPD, chronic kidney disease, stroke, and head injury.
  • Daily outpatient clinic for General medicine, Diabetology, and Neurology.
  • Participate in different committee and clinical governance meetings which will facilitate the smooth running of the hospital.
  • Active participation in regular teaching for medical officers and nurses.
• Consultant Physician, General Med, Diabetes and Neurology, Kavin Hospital, Hosur – Oct.2010 to Dec 2014
• Consultant Physician, General Medicine, Fortis Hospital, Bangalore – Nov.2009 – Sep.2010

• Central Venous line insertion
• Arterial line
• Temporary cardiac pacing
• Lumbar Puncture
• Chest Drain Insertion
• Abdominal paracentesis
• Joint aspiration and injection
• Basic and advanced adult life support
• Botulinum toxin Injection for adult spasticity

• Diabetes, Hypertension, Cholesterol management.
• Cerebrovascular diseases – Stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Dementia, Epilepsy.

• Interested in playing badminton, listening to music, traveling, gardening and charity work
• Interested in reading on the economy, financial matters, information technology

• Member of Lions club Hosur and engage in social service activities like medical camps and charity work.
• Active participation in the social awareness programs of Indian Medical association.