Merlin Varghese
Dietitian
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About
To utilize my expertise in clinical nutrition and food science, along with my hands-on experience in various medical specialties, to contribute effectively to an organization focused on improving health outcomes through evidence-based nutrition practices.
Experience
Dietitian at Lisie Hospital (2025-02 – 2026-09)
DIETITIAN: Gastroenterology Research Project Funded by the ICMR (IBD).
- Conducted comprehensive dietary and nutritional assessments of patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
- Assessed dietary intake, anthropometric parameters and nutritional risk using standardized research protocols.
- Provided individualized nutrition counselling based on disease status, symptoms, dietary tolerance and study requirements.
- Monitored dietary intake, nutritional status, adherence and follow-up outcomes during the study period.
- Collected and maintained accurate dietary, anthropometric and clinical research data.
- Collaborated with gastroenterologists, investigators and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals in patient assessment and research activities.
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted nutrition plans to enchance health outcomes.
- Developed and implemented nutrition plans for patients with chronic diseases.
Clinical Postings (M.Sc. Program) at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (2022-10 – 2024-08)
Gained comprehensive exposure in critical care and speciality units including ICU, Endocrinology, Adult and Pediatric Cardiology, Adult and Pediatric Nephrology, Adult and Pediatric Gastroenterology, Adult and Pediatric Neurology, Neurosurgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Transplant Units (Kidney, Liver, Bone Marrow Transplant), and Pulmonology.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary rounds, developed complex nutritional care plans for critically ill patients, and provided nutritional support for transplant and surgery patients, contributing to recovery and rehabilitation processes.
Education
M.Sc. in Clinical Nutrition & Food Science – Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Deemed University) (2024-10)
B.Sc. in Food Science & Quality Control – BCM Collage (2020-03)
Higher Secondary in Biology Science – Alfeen public school Kanjirapally (2017-03)
