Dr. Pooja

Dr. Pooja V. M. is a dedicated consultant anesthesiologist at HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore, with a focused expertise in onco-anesthesia and over five years of clinical experience. Trained at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, she is known for her patient-centric approach and precision in managing anaesthesia for complex cancer surgeries. Her work spans the entire perioperative spectrum, ensuring safe, personalised care for each patient.

Qualification: MBBS DNB Anaesthesia
Speciality: OncoAnesthesia, Perioperative Care, Cancer Pain Management, Critical Care Anaesthesia
Location: HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Area of Expertise

Anaesthesia for major oncological surgeries including thoracic, GI, and gynaecologic procedures
Advanced airway management in head and neck cancer surgeries
Implementation of ERAS protocols for enhanced recovery
Palliative anaesthesia and end-of-life care

Awards

Recognised for excellence during Fellowship at Tata Memorial Hospital
Commended for intraoperative safety in complex cancer surgeries
Contributor to institutional anaesthesia protocol development at HCG
Speaker at regional anaesthesia and perioperative care forums

Research & Publications

Clinical insights into perioperative care in high-risk cancer surgeries
Case-based contributions on airway management in oncology patients
Participation in internal audits and quality improvement projects
Development of educational material for anaesthesia practices in cancer care

Projects

Implementation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols
Perioperative pain management program for oncology patients
Development of cancer pain and anaesthesia management training modules
Multidisciplinary coordination protocols for perioperative optimisation

Dr. Pooja

Dr. Pooja

Dr. Pooja

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