Kavitha S

Dedicated Physician Associate with extensive hands-on clinical and surgical experience across General Surgery, OB/GYN, Dermatology and Emergency Medicine. Proven ability to assist in complex procedures, manage high patient volumes, and deliver compassionate care under physician supervision. Enthusiastic, collaborative, and committed to continuous learning.

Physician Associate - Schieffelin Institute of Health, Research & Leprosy Centre - Karigiri, Vellore

(2025-05 - 2026-05)

Provided quality medical care to patients under physician supervision across OPD, ward, and OT settings.

• General Surgery (50+ procedures): Laparotomy, appendectomy, hernioplasty, thyroidectomy, hydrocelectomy, circumcision, above/below knee amputations, mastectomy, debridement.
• Reconstructive: Split Thickness Skin Graft (STSG), cross thigh flap, Palmaris Longus four-tail tendon transfer.
• OB/GYN: Normal vaginal delivery, LSCS, hysterectomy, tubal ligation, PAP smear, endometrial biopsy.
• Dermatology (20+ procedures): Biopsies, electrocautery, cryotherapy, intralesional steroid injections.
• Anaesthesia: Assisted in 30+ Local, Spinal, and General anaesthesia; supported Nerve Block procedures.
• Emergency: Assisted in Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Performed 30+ suturing and suture removals; aseptic wound dressings and periodic surgical follow-ups.
• Independent NG tube insertion, NG feeding, and urinary catheterization.
• Prepared 200+ discharge summaries; maintained patient records using EHR systems.
• Interpreted ECG, X-ray, and laboratory findings to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Administered medications via IV, IM, SC, and intradermal routes.
• Coordinated patient care with nursing staff and physicians to ensure continuity of care.

B.Sc. - Physician Associate - Schieffelin Institute of Health, Research & Leprosy Centre (2021-08 - 2025-07)