Durgalakshmi Ganesh

Physician Assistant with 2+ years of clinical experience in pediatric cardiothoracic surgery and pediatric/adult hemato-oncology — including direct exposure to cardiology and oncology specialties. Experienced in real-time EMR-based documentation, translating patient encounters into structured History of Present Illness, Physical Exam, Results, Assessment and Plan (HPI/SOAP) notes, case sheets, and discharge summaries. Strong medical terminology, listening comprehension, and typing accuracy; working understanding of HIPAA-equivalent confidentiality standards.

Self-motivated, able to work independently with minimal supervision, and adaptable to EHR platforms and video-conferencing tools. Seeking to apply this expertise in a remote Medical Scribe or Medical AI Trainer role.

Surgical Assistant – Pediatric Surgery - Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital - Mumbai

(2025-02 - 2026-05)

• Assisted complex pediatric surgical cases, took patient history, and documented clinical encounters in EMR/EHR systems.
• Prepared discharge summaries and managed insurance-related queries, coordinating between patients, providers, and insurers.

Surgical Physician Assistant – Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery - Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital - Mumbai

(2023-12 - 2024-12)

• Documented real-time patient encounters, operation notes, and discharge summaries in the hospital EMR; assisted pediatric cardiothoracic surgical procedures.
• Performed post-operative care and emergency management (intubation/extubation, drain and pacing wire removal, central/arterial line insertion, basic echocardiogram).
• Collaborated with surgeons, physicians, and nursing staff to communicate patient status accurately during handoffs.

Physician Assistant – Pediatric & Adult Hemato-Oncology - GKNM Hospital - Coimbatore

(2022-04 - 2023-12)

• Performed structured outpatient and inpatient documentation: history taking, clinical examination, investigation orders, case sheet documentation, and discharge summaries.
• Analyzed and interpreted blood investigation and imaging results; assisted diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including bone marrow aspiration/biopsy, CSF analysis, and intrathecal drug administration under supervision.
• Managed and monitored bone marrow transplant patients and hematological emergencies, maintaining HIPAA-aligned documentation in a fast-paced, high-acuity department.

Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant Studies - GKNM Institute of Allied Health Sciences