Dr. Dipu T S

Dr. Dipu T S

Professor & Unit Chief 
MD, FCID, CIC
Speciality: Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases
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Dr. Dipu T S is the lead of the Infectious Diseases Division, Additional Professor, and Unit Chief of the 5th Unit of Medicine at Amrita Hospital, Kochi, with a decade of committed service. His career is marked by a deep commitment to patient care, significant achievements in clinical research, and demonstrated leadership abilities. As an accomplished academic and emerging administrator, he is focused on advancing healthcare within the Indian context through his role in the not-for-profit sector at Amrita Hospitals, Kochi. 

News 19 Oct 2021

We all have a lot of questions in our minds about Covid. Many people have doubts about the side effects of Covid vaccines and other problems. Also, many have questions such as what if the second dose of the vaccine is not taken properly after the first dose. Dr. Dipu TS, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Amrita Hospital, Kochi, is giving a detailed explanation to all kinds of doubts relating to Covid and vaccines.

Doctors talk
News 26 Oct 2021

We all have a lot of questions in our minds about Covid. Many people have doubts about the side effects of Covid vaccines and other problems. Also, many have questions such as what if the second dose of the vaccine is not taken properly after the first dose. Dr. Dipu TS, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Amrita Hospital, Kochi, is giving a detailed explanation to all kinds of doubts relating to Covid and vaccines.

Doctors talk
News 28 Dec 2021

The new variant of the coronavirus is called Omicron. It was initially discovered in foreign countries, but now it is also spreading in India. Cases of Omicron infection have been reported in many states. In such a situation, Kochi Amrita Hospital's Infectious Diseases Department Associate Professor Dr. Deepu T.S. explains in detail about the symptoms of Omicron, treatment, and preventive measures for the viewers.

Doctors talk
News 19 Aug 2021

We all have a lot of questions in our minds about Covid. Many people have doubts about the side effects of Covid vaccines and other problems. Also, many have questions such as what if the second dose of the vaccine is not taken properly after the first dose. Dr. Dipu TS, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Amrita Hospital, Kochi, is giving a detailed explanation to all kinds of doubts relating to Covid and vaccines.

Doctors talk
News 06 Sep 2021

We all have a lot of questions in our minds about Covid. Many people have doubts about the side effects of Covid vaccines and other problems. Also, many have questions such as what if the second dose of the vaccine is not taken properly after the first dose. Dr. Dipu TS, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Amrita Hospital, Kochi, is giving a detailed explanation to all kinds of doubts relating to Covid and vaccines. 
 

Doctors talk
News 07 Feb 2022

Post Covid syndrome: Long COVID - Dr.Dipu T S

Doctors talk
News 27 Aug 2021

We all have a lot of questions in our minds about Covid. Many people have doubts about the side effects of Covid vaccines and other problems. Also, many have questions such as what if the second dose of the vaccine is not taken properly after the first dose. Dr. Dipu TS, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Amrita Hospital, Kochi, is giving a detailed explanation to all kinds of doubts relating to Covid and vaccines.

Doctors talk
News 19 Apr 2019

We all have a lot of questions in our minds about Covid. Many people have doubts about the side effects of Covid vaccines and other problems. Also, many have questions such as what if the second dose of the vaccine is not taken properly after the first dose. Dr. Dipu TS, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Amrita Hospital, Kochi, is giving a detailed explanation to all kinds of doubts relating to Covid and vaccines.

Doctors talk
News 06 Jan 2022

We all have a lot of questions in our minds about Covid. Many people have doubts about the side effects of Covid vaccines and other problems. Also, many have questions such as what if the second dose of the vaccine is not taken properly after the first dose. Dr. Dipu TS, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Amrita Hospital, Kochi, is giving a detailed explanation to all kinds of doubts relating to Covid and vaccines.

Doctors talk
News 14 Feb 2023

MBBS Case Discussion , GI system by Dr Dipu TS , Associate Prof Dept of General Medicine

Doctors talk
News 24 Aug 2021

We all have a lot of questions in our minds about Covid. Many people have doubts about the side effects of Covid vaccines and other problems. Also, many have questions such as what if the second dose of the vaccine is not taken properly after the first dose. Dr. Dipu TS, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Amrita Hospital, Kochi, is giving a detailed explanation to all kinds of doubts relating to Covid and vaccines

Doctors talk
News 02 Sep 2021

We all have a lot of questions in our minds about Covid. Many people have doubts about the side effects of Covid vaccines and other problems. Also, many have questions such as what if the second dose of the vaccine is not taken properly after the first dose. Dr. Dipu TS, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Amrita Hospital, Kochi, is giving a detailed explanation to all kinds of doubts relating to Covid and vaccines.

Doctors talk
News 22 Sep 2021

We all have a lot of questions in our minds about Covid. Many people have doubts about the side effects of Covid vaccines and other problems. Also, many have questions such as what if the second dose of the vaccine is not taken properly after the first dose. Dr. Dipu TS, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Amrita Hospital, Kochi, is giving a detailed explanation to all kinds of doubts relating to Covid and vaccines.

Doctors talk
News 20 Sep 2021

We all have a lot of questions in our minds about Covid. Many people have doubts about the side effects of Covid vaccines and other problems. Also, many have questions such as what if the second dose of the vaccine is not taken properly after the first dose. Dr. Dipu TS, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Amrita Hospital, Kochi, is giving a detailed explanation to all kinds of doubts relating to Covid and vaccines.

Doctors talk
News 18 Sep 2024

 What are the symptoms of Mpox and what are the necessary precautions to take. 

Doctors talk
  • MBBS

    Govt. Medical College, Kottayam, KUHAS, Kerala, India Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery, 2002-2008

  • MD

    TD Medical College Alappuzha, KUHAS, Kerala, India General Medicine , 2010-2013

  • Fellowship in Infectious Diseases

    Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India Infectious Diseases, 2019- 2022

  • Certification In Infection Control

    Certification board of Infection control and Epidemiology, Inc. Infection Control and Epidemiology, 2024

  • 2013 - Present

    Amrita Hospital, Kochi

    Working

  • Awarded for exemplary work in Covid pandemic by Religare Enterprises and Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi.
  • “Hospitalist co-management of neurosurgery patients-An Indian experience” presented the study at BMJ’s International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare 2016, Gothenburg, Sweden.  
  • “Candida Auris outbreak in a tertiary care hospital in South India” presented in the ECCMID 2019 conference, Amsterdam.  
  • Covid vaccine hesitancy in an Indian Sub urban setting, Qualitative study, Presented in ID Week 2023-IDSA, Boston, USA.  
  • 50+ publications with 400 citations and an H-index of 10. 
  • Research publications in reputed journals like the Lancet group. 
  • Reviewer for Lancet Infectious Diseases, BMC Infectious Diseases, and IJID, among other Scopes-indexed journals. 
  • Presented research work at top-tier international conferences including IDSAs ID week, ESCMIDs-ECCMID, and ICHOM. 
  • Established Infectious Diseases fellowship program at Amrita Hospital, Kochi. 
  • Secured Rs. 3 crores in research grants as PI 
  • Played a pivotal role as clinical lead of the institution during COVID-19, ensuring optimal patient care and hospital operations. 
  • Spearheaded the initial COVID-19 vaccination drive in the sector, including the first private-public partnership initiative. 
  • Streamlined workflows and processes during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
  • Served as ECHS and ESI clinical administrator, implementing UR activities to prevent financial losses for the patient, institution and the insurance provider.  
  • Committee-member for improving patient experience at Amrita Hospital, Kochi.  

Community Engagement Activities & Collaboration: 

  • Health lead for the Amritas 100 village adoption and outreach programme.   
  • Served as co-lead for the "One-health vertical" during the C-20 presidency of MAM Trust. 


 

National and international collaborations 

  • Established collaborations with leading international institutions like MD Anderson, University of Michigan, and University of Minnesota. 
  • Partnered with ICMR centres of excellence, Indian critical care societies and the Clinical Infectious Diseases Society of India for infectious diseases training and conducting clinical research projects.   
  • Fostered inter-institutional collaboration within the Amrita University with the Wireless Network and Centre for Artificial Intelligence. 

Pioneered initiatives like: 

  • Artificial Intelligence in AMSP 
  • Sepsis prediction and clinical decision support systems using IOT Devices. 
  • Medical Emergency Team implementation for rapid response, in clinically deteriorating patient.  
  • AMSP in Private sector, a clinical pharmacist driven model  

Focus Areas

  • Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases
  • Infectious diseases particularly antimicrobial resistance, antimicrobial stewardship, and the therapeutics of viral infections
    Preventative measures for COVID-19, encompassing vaccines, transmission, and epidemiological studies
     

Publications

  • Featured in prestigious peer-reviewed journals such as Lancet Regional, PLOS One , Medicine, Open Forum for Infectious Diseases, and the International Journal of Infectious Diseases (IJID).
     

Research Grant

Secured multiple mural and intramural grants from institutions like BIRAC and ICMR, aimed at enhancing the research capabilities on topics of national importance and facilitating multicentric studies

Dr. Dipu T S is the lead of the Infectious Diseases Division, Additional Professor, and Unit Chief of the 5th Unit of Medicine at Amrita Hospital, Kochi, with a decade of committed service. His career is marked by a deep commitment to patient care, significant achievements in clinical research, and demonstrated leadership abilities. As an accomplished academic and emerging administrator, he is focused on advancing healthcare within the Indian context through his role in the not-for-profit sector at Amrita Hospitals, Kochi. 

News 19 Oct 2021

We all have a lot of questions in our minds about Covid. Many people have doubts about the side effects of Covid vaccines and other problems. Also, many have questions such as what if the second dose of the vaccine is not taken properly after the first dose. Dr. Dipu TS, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Amrita Hospital, Kochi, is giving a detailed explanation to all kinds of doubts relating to Covid and vaccines.

Doctors talk
News 26 Oct 2021

We all have a lot of questions in our minds about Covid. Many people have doubts about the side effects of Covid vaccines and other problems. Also, many have questions such as what if the second dose of the vaccine is not taken properly after the first dose. Dr. Dipu TS, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Amrita Hospital, Kochi, is giving a detailed explanation to all kinds of doubts relating to Covid and vaccines.

Doctors talk
News 28 Dec 2021

The new variant of the coronavirus is called Omicron. It was initially discovered in foreign countries, but now it is also spreading in India. Cases of Omicron infection have been reported in many states. In such a situation, Kochi Amrita Hospital's Infectious Diseases Department Associate Professor Dr. Deepu T.S. explains in detail about the symptoms of Omicron, treatment, and preventive measures for the viewers.

Doctors talk
News 19 Aug 2021

We all have a lot of questions in our minds about Covid. Many people have doubts about the side effects of Covid vaccines and other problems. Also, many have questions such as what if the second dose of the vaccine is not taken properly after the first dose. Dr. Dipu TS, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Amrita Hospital, Kochi, is giving a detailed explanation to all kinds of doubts relating to Covid and vaccines.

Doctors talk
News 06 Sep 2021

We all have a lot of questions in our minds about Covid. Many people have doubts about the side effects of Covid vaccines and other problems. Also, many have questions such as what if the second dose of the vaccine is not taken properly after the first dose. Dr. Dipu TS, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Amrita Hospital, Kochi, is giving a detailed explanation to all kinds of doubts relating to Covid and vaccines. 
 

Doctors talk
News 07 Feb 2022

Post Covid syndrome: Long COVID - Dr.Dipu T S

Doctors talk
News 27 Aug 2021

We all have a lot of questions in our minds about Covid. Many people have doubts about the side effects of Covid vaccines and other problems. Also, many have questions such as what if the second dose of the vaccine is not taken properly after the first dose. Dr. Dipu TS, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Amrita Hospital, Kochi, is giving a detailed explanation to all kinds of doubts relating to Covid and vaccines.

Doctors talk
News 19 Apr 2019

We all have a lot of questions in our minds about Covid. Many people have doubts about the side effects of Covid vaccines and other problems. Also, many have questions such as what if the second dose of the vaccine is not taken properly after the first dose. Dr. Dipu TS, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Amrita Hospital, Kochi, is giving a detailed explanation to all kinds of doubts relating to Covid and vaccines.

Doctors talk
News 06 Jan 2022

We all have a lot of questions in our minds about Covid. Many people have doubts about the side effects of Covid vaccines and other problems. Also, many have questions such as what if the second dose of the vaccine is not taken properly after the first dose. Dr. Dipu TS, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Amrita Hospital, Kochi, is giving a detailed explanation to all kinds of doubts relating to Covid and vaccines.

Doctors talk
News 14 Feb 2023

MBBS Case Discussion , GI system by Dr Dipu TS , Associate Prof Dept of General Medicine

Doctors talk
News 24 Aug 2021

We all have a lot of questions in our minds about Covid. Many people have doubts about the side effects of Covid vaccines and other problems. Also, many have questions such as what if the second dose of the vaccine is not taken properly after the first dose. Dr. Dipu TS, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Amrita Hospital, Kochi, is giving a detailed explanation to all kinds of doubts relating to Covid and vaccines

Doctors talk
News 02 Sep 2021

We all have a lot of questions in our minds about Covid. Many people have doubts about the side effects of Covid vaccines and other problems. Also, many have questions such as what if the second dose of the vaccine is not taken properly after the first dose. Dr. Dipu TS, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Amrita Hospital, Kochi, is giving a detailed explanation to all kinds of doubts relating to Covid and vaccines.

Doctors talk
News 22 Sep 2021

We all have a lot of questions in our minds about Covid. Many people have doubts about the side effects of Covid vaccines and other problems. Also, many have questions such as what if the second dose of the vaccine is not taken properly after the first dose. Dr. Dipu TS, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Amrita Hospital, Kochi, is giving a detailed explanation to all kinds of doubts relating to Covid and vaccines.

Doctors talk
News 20 Sep 2021

We all have a lot of questions in our minds about Covid. Many people have doubts about the side effects of Covid vaccines and other problems. Also, many have questions such as what if the second dose of the vaccine is not taken properly after the first dose. Dr. Dipu TS, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Amrita Hospital, Kochi, is giving a detailed explanation to all kinds of doubts relating to Covid and vaccines.

Doctors talk
News 18 Sep 2024

 What are the symptoms of Mpox and what are the necessary precautions to take. 

Doctors talk

  • MBBS

    Govt. Medical College, Kottayam, KUHAS, Kerala, India Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery, 2002-2008

  • MD

    TD Medical College Alappuzha, KUHAS, Kerala, India General Medicine , 2010-2013

  • Fellowship in Infectious Diseases

    Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India Infectious Diseases, 2019- 2022

  • Certification In Infection Control

    Certification board of Infection control and Epidemiology, Inc. Infection Control and Epidemiology, 2024

  • 2013 - Present

    Amrita Hospital, Kochi

    Working

  • Awarded for exemplary work in Covid pandemic by Religare Enterprises and Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi.

  • “Hospitalist co-management of neurosurgery patients-An Indian experience” presented the study at BMJ’s International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare 2016, Gothenburg, Sweden.  
  • “Candida Auris outbreak in a tertiary care hospital in South India” presented in the ECCMID 2019 conference, Amsterdam.  
  • Covid vaccine hesitancy in an Indian Sub urban setting, Qualitative study, Presented in ID Week 2023-IDSA, Boston, USA.  

  • 50+ publications with 400 citations and an H-index of 10. 
  • Research publications in reputed journals like the Lancet group. 
  • Reviewer for Lancet Infectious Diseases, BMC Infectious Diseases, and IJID, among other Scopes-indexed journals. 
  • Presented research work at top-tier international conferences including IDSAs ID week, ESCMIDs-ECCMID, and ICHOM. 
  • Established Infectious Diseases fellowship program at Amrita Hospital, Kochi. 
  • Secured Rs. 3 crores in research grants as PI 

  • Played a pivotal role as clinical lead of the institution during COVID-19, ensuring optimal patient care and hospital operations. 
  • Spearheaded the initial COVID-19 vaccination drive in the sector, including the first private-public partnership initiative. 
  • Streamlined workflows and processes during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
  • Served as ECHS and ESI clinical administrator, implementing UR activities to prevent financial losses for the patient, institution and the insurance provider.  
  • Committee-member for improving patient experience at Amrita Hospital, Kochi.  

Community Engagement Activities & Collaboration: 

  • Health lead for the Amritas 100 village adoption and outreach programme.   
  • Served as co-lead for the "One-health vertical" during the C-20 presidency of MAM Trust. 


 

National and international collaborations 

  • Established collaborations with leading international institutions like MD Anderson, University of Michigan, and University of Minnesota. 
  • Partnered with ICMR centres of excellence, Indian critical care societies and the Clinical Infectious Diseases Society of India for infectious diseases training and conducting clinical research projects.   
  • Fostered inter-institutional collaboration within the Amrita University with the Wireless Network and Centre for Artificial Intelligence. 

Pioneered initiatives like: 

  • Artificial Intelligence in AMSP 
  • Sepsis prediction and clinical decision support systems using IOT Devices. 
  • Medical Emergency Team implementation for rapid response, in clinically deteriorating patient.  
  • AMSP in Private sector, a clinical pharmacist driven model  

Focus Areas

  • Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases
  • Infectious diseases particularly antimicrobial resistance, antimicrobial stewardship, and the therapeutics of viral infections
    Preventative measures for COVID-19, encompassing vaccines, transmission, and epidemiological studies
     

Publications

  • Featured in prestigious peer-reviewed journals such as Lancet Regional, PLOS One , Medicine, Open Forum for Infectious Diseases, and the International Journal of Infectious Diseases (IJID).
     

Research Grant

Secured multiple mural and intramural grants from institutions like BIRAC and ICMR, aimed at enhancing the research capabilities on topics of national importance and facilitating multicentric studies

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