Professional Summary
Dr. Muthulakshmi S. is a highly accomplished Pulmonologist and Diabetologist serving as the Lead Consultant at AV Chest and Diabetic Centre. She possesses dual expertise in Respiratory Medicine and Diabetology, with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, research, and patient education.
Education & Professional Qualifications
- European Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine (EDARM) — HERMES, Switzerland (2022).
- DNB in Respiratory Medicine — National Board of Examination, New Delhi (2023).
- M.D. in Respiratory Medicine — PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Coimbatore (2022).
- Diploma in Diabetology (D.Diab) — Madras Medical College, The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University.
Awards & Achievements
- Gold Medalist: Awarded three gold medals in Final MD Respiratory Medicine (2022), including the Dr. K.V. Krishnaswamy Gold Medal, Lupin Gold Medal, and Dr. Santhosam Memorial Endowment Gold Medal.
- Diabetology Excellence: Awarded the Dr. Sam G.P. Moses Gold Medal for highest marks in Diabetology (2018).
- Academic Recognition: Achieved top national ranking in the All-India Chest Quiz; received Second Prize at the TYSA Young Scholar Program (2017).
Clinical Expertise & Skills
- Clinical Management: Expert in managing complex respiratory and diabetic emergencies, asthma, COPD, ILD, pulmonary infections, Type 1 Diabetes, and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus.
- Procedures: Proficient in Bronchoscopy, Transbronchial and Endobronchial lung biopsy, Flexible and Rigid Thoracoscopy, and Foreign body removal.
- Diagnostics: Skilled in interpretation of PFT, sleep study, impulse oscillometry, and DLCO.
Professional Memberships
- American Thoracic Society
- European Respiratory Society
- Coimbatore Respiratory Society
- RSSDI (Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India)
- DIPSI (Diabetes in Pregnancy Study Group India)