Dr. Akhilesh K, a highly skilled clinician, educator and researcher, with a vast experience of over 12 years, specialising in respiratory medicine at Amrita Hospital, Kochi. He is expert in managing a wide range of respiratory conditions such as airway diseases, complex tuberculosis cases, pleural and interstitial diseases and infectious lung diseases. Dr. Akhilesh plays a major role in public health initiatives. As Vice Chairman of the State Task Force, he helps the state's efforts to eliminate tuberculosis (TB). He's also part of a group working on managing latent TB in Kerala Drug Resistant TB committee, State difficult to treat TB committee and operational research committee.As Chief Coordinator of the Amrita Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, he supervises the efforts to help people with lung problems. Dr. Akhilesh is also a significant figure in the serving as the Nodal Officer, National TB Elimination Programme, Amrita Hospital, Kochi.
World COPD Day, observed on November 20, highlights the importance of raising awareness about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). In this video, Dr. Akhilesh K from Respiratory Medicine sheds light on COPD, its symptoms, and the significance of understanding lung health for early diagnosis and better management.
Can TB be cured?
Tuberculosis can be completely cured through proper diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Symptoms of tuberculosis include a cough that lasts for more than two weeks, fever and blood in sputum, weight loss etc. Our expert in Respiratory Medicice Dr. Akhilesh K, Senior consultant & Professor, Respiratory medicine and Nodal officer,National TB Elimination Program (NTEP), Amrita Hospital, Kochi, explains about the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis.
- Critical Care
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Public Health
- Infectious Disease and Tuberculosis
MBBS
T. D. Medical College, Alappuzha
M.D
SCB Medical College, Cuttack
MPH( Ongoing)
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
- English
- Malayalam
- Hindi
- Oriya
- APCCM President Appreciation Award for significant public health programs and organizational leadership.
- International Outstanding Research Award by IIRAC for excellence in pulmonary medicine research.
- Named among Outlook Magazine's Best Doctors South 2024 for exemplary clinical practice in respiratory medicine.
- Young Pulmonologist Appreciation Award (APCCM) - 2018
- Young Pulmonologist Award (APCCM) - 2019
- Best Oral Presentation (2nd Prize) (NAPCON 2019)
Empowering Tuberculosis Patient Care: Amrita Hospital Hosts State Task Force Meeting
Amrita Hospital Launches 100-Day Tuberculosis Elimination Campaign
Amrita Hospital Launches 'Samashwasam' Telemedicine Project to Improve Healthcare Access for Tribal Communities
Dr. Akhilesh K, a highly skilled clinician, educator and researcher, with a vast experience of over 12 years, specialising in respiratory medicine at Amrita Hospital, Kochi. He is expert in managing a wide range of respiratory conditions such as airway diseases, complex tuberculosis cases, pleural and interstitial diseases and infectious lung diseases. Dr. Akhilesh plays a major role in public health initiatives. As Vice Chairman of the State Task Force, he helps the state's efforts to eliminate tuberculosis (TB). He's also part of a group working on managing latent TB in Kerala Drug Resistant TB committee, State difficult to treat TB committee and operational research committee.As Chief Coordinator of the Amrita Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, he supervises the efforts to help people with lung problems. Dr. Akhilesh is also a significant figure in the serving as the Nodal Officer, National TB Elimination Programme, Amrita Hospital, Kochi.
World COPD Day, observed on November 20, highlights the importance of raising awareness about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). In this video, Dr. Akhilesh K from Respiratory Medicine sheds light on COPD, its symptoms, and the significance of understanding lung health for early diagnosis and better management.
Can TB be cured?
Tuberculosis can be completely cured through proper diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Symptoms of tuberculosis include a cough that lasts for more than two weeks, fever and blood in sputum, weight loss etc. Our expert in Respiratory Medicice Dr. Akhilesh K, Senior consultant & Professor, Respiratory medicine and Nodal officer,National TB Elimination Program (NTEP), Amrita Hospital, Kochi, explains about the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis.
- Critical Care
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Public Health
- Infectious Disease and Tuberculosis
MBBS
T. D. Medical College, Alappuzha
M.D
SCB Medical College, Cuttack
MPH( Ongoing)
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
- English
- Malayalam
- Hindi
- Oriya
- APCCM President Appreciation Award for significant public health programs and organizational leadership.
- International Outstanding Research Award by IIRAC for excellence in pulmonary medicine research.
- Named among Outlook Magazine's Best Doctors South 2024 for exemplary clinical practice in respiratory medicine.
- Young Pulmonologist Appreciation Award (APCCM) - 2018
- Young Pulmonologist Award (APCCM) - 2019
- Best Oral Presentation (2nd Prize) (NAPCON 2019)
Empowering Tuberculosis Patient Care: Amrita Hospital Hosts State Task Force Meeting
Amrita Hospital Launches 100-Day Tuberculosis Elimination Campaign
Amrita Hospital Launches 'Samashwasam' Telemedicine Project to Improve Healthcare Access for Tribal Communities
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