Arya Raveendran

Certified general medical practitioner with hands-on experience in the Emergency and Gastroenterology Department. Dedicated to continuous learning and professional growth within the evolving medical field, with a strong commitment to healthcare excellence, adherence to clinical guidelines, and the highest standards of care.

Medical Officer at Sakra World Hospital (2025-10 – 2026-04)

• Worked in a 350 bed multi-speciality hospital.
• Managed inpatients and responded to ER GI consultations.
• Independently evaluated and cared for 16-20 in-patients daily and inter department consultations.
• Initiated appropriate management and collaborated closely with attendings for definitive treatment.
• Became efficient in bedside procedures: paracentesis and proctoscopy.
• Cared for critically ill patients in MICU, mostly cirrhosis with hepatic encephalopathy, acute GI bleeding.
• Developed proficiency in reviewing and interpreting abdominal CT scans, particularly hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal pathology.
• Assisted in procedures: ERCP, endoscopy and colonoscopy.

ER- Medical Officer at San Joe Hospital (2022-08 – 2025-04)

• Worked in a 20-bed Emergency Department on 12-hour shifts, managed approximately 20–25 patients per shift.
• Managed a broad range of acute presentations, including motor vehicular accidents, orthopedic emergencies, myocardial infarction, cardiac arrest and stroke.
• Performed rapid assessments, resuscitation and stabilization of critically ill patients.
• Developed proficiency in endotracheal intubation, suturing, intravenous access, arterial blood gas sampling, and closed reduction of fractures and dislocations.

Community Health Volunteer at Diacit Diagnostic Center (2025-07 – 2026-07)

• Participated in weekly volunteer medical outreach activities in Kerala, organized community health camps for 50–70 attendees.
• Conducted health education sessions on breast self-examination and cervical cancer prevention and awareness.
• Coordinated typhoid and hepatitis A vaccination campaigns for 50–70 participants and supported rabies vaccination campaigns in high-risk neighborhoods in collaboration with local government authorities.
• Organized Sunday church-based health camps providing free consultations for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), primarily serving 10–20 senior citizens per session.
• Coordinated weekend home visits for 5–10 bedridden patients, provided basic medical care including pressure ulcer and urinary catheter care.
• Additional Volunteer Experience: COVID-19 Vaccination Outreach, Internship Year (07/2021–09/2021)

Internship at Ernakulam General hospital (2021-06 – 2022-06)

• Completed a one-year hands-on internship at a 783-bed multispecialty government hospital.
• Managed high-volume patient care across the ICU (12–20 patients), inpatient wards (35–40 patients), ER (70+ patients), and outpatient clinics (80+ patients).
• Assisted in major surgical procedures and independently performed minor suturing procedures: paracentesis and thoracentesis and vaginal deliveries and performed episiotomy repairs.
• Contributed to quality improvement initiatives focused on infection control, medication safety and hand hygiene practices.
• Led a mobile medical camp serving an underserved community in Kerala and participated in COVID-19 vaccination drives for bedridden patients in collaboration with healthcare workers.

US Clinical Experience at SoHo Health (2024-05 – 2024-05)

• Completed a hands-on outpatient rotation under the supervision of Dr. Andrew Fagelman, an internist, approximately 40 hours per week and caring for 15–20 patients daily.
• Performed detailed history-taking and focused physical examinations and presented cases to the attending physician.
• Reviewed patient charts, followed up on laboratory results and maintained accurate documentation in the Epic EMR.
• Assisted with procedures including skin biopsies for suspected malignancies and wart removal under physician supervision.
• Provided patient education and preventive counseling on recommended screening guidelines, substance abuse and vaccinations.
• Actively participated in case discussions and management planning.

US Clinical Experience at St. Vincent Health Center, Catholic Health, Department of Sisters of Charity (Buffalo) (2025-06 – 2025-06)

• Completed a hands-on outpatient rotation under the supervision of Dr. Daniel Molloy in a primary care clinic, 50 hours per week and caring for 7–10 patients daily.
• Performed focused histories and physical examinations and presented cases to the attending physician.
• Participated in discussions regarding differential diagnoses and management plans.
• Gained proficiency with Epic EMR through chart review and accurate clinical documentation.
• Developed strong communication and collaboration skills while working closely with residents and other members of the medical team.

US Clinical Experience at North Alabama Medical Center (2024-06 – 2024-07)

• Completed a hands-on ICU and Inpatient Medicine rotation at North Alabama Medical Center, 40 hours per week of U.S. clinical experience.
• Followed 2–3 ICU patients daily, presented cases during morning rounds, reviewed medical records, and followed up on pending investigations and results.
• Actively participated in discussions on ventilator management and the care of critically ill patients.
• Took initiative in presenting and co-managing a patient with acute decompensated heart failure complicated by pleural effusion and cardiogenic pulmonary edema, contributing to care planning with the hospitalist.
• Attended didactic sessions and morbidity and mortality conferences.

US Clinical Experience at Lakeland Regional Health Center, grassland campus (2026-06 – 2026-06)

• Completed a hands-on Rheumatology clinical rotation under the supervision of Dr. Cristine K. Arcilla, 40–45 hours per week of U.S. clinical experience.
• Contributed to patient assessments and long-term management planning for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Sjögren’s syndrome, and other autoimmune conditions.
• Presented at Rheumatology conference on “Ianalumab for Sjögren’s Disease” and the emerging NEPTUNUS clinical trials.
• Assisted residents with outpatient procedures, including intra-articular steroid injections and arthrocentesis and gained exposure to biologic therapies.
• Monitored relevant laboratory parameters and medication-related toxicities in patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy.

US Clinical Experience at St. Francis Medical Center (2026-08 – 2026-08)

• Completed a hands-on ICU and Inpatient Medicine rotation at SFMC under the supervision of Dr. Arunpal Sehgal and Dr. Anantjit Singh, 40–45 hours per week of clinical experience across Pulmonology, MICU and Cardiology.
• Independently followed 2–3 inpatients daily, obtained detailed histories, performed physical examinations, and contributed to assessment and management plans.
• Evaluated patients in the Pulmonology clinic and presented cases to the attending physicians.
• Observed cardiac procedures: cardiac catheterizations and PVC ablations.
• Participated in morning reports and didactic sessions and presented on “Clinical Trials of Anticoagulation in Atrial Fibrillation with CKD”.
• Mentored medical students in history-taking and physical examination skills during clinical rounds.

Volunteer Activity - Mobile Medical Camp at Community Health Center, Nettoor (2022-07 – 2022-07)

• Volunteered at a mobile medical camp organized by General Hospital Ernakulam, provided free health check-ups to underserved residents in rural area (Kannamaly, Kerala).
• Assisted with the distribution of essential medications and medical supplies and promoted health awareness and preventive care practices within the community.
• Gained experience delivering primary care in a low-resource rural setting.

Doctor of Medicine (MD) – Angeles University Foundation (2016-06 – 2020-07)

Batchelor of Arts in Psychology – Angeles University Foundation (2014-11 – 2016-05)