Hello,
I am Sowjanya
Strategic Healthcare Leader | Medtech Speaker | Chief Medical Officer | Innovator in Patient-Centered Care | Healthcare Infra Auditor | Transforming Healthcare Excellence
About
Dynamic Chief Medical Officer with 14+ years of experience, blending medical expertise with visionary leadership to elevate healthcare standards. Recognized for spearheading cutting-edge clinical innovations, including early warning scores and AI-ECG technology for cardiac predictions. Adept at integrating advanced technologies for remote patient monitoring and significantly improved healthcare accessibility and efficacy.
As a seasoned leader, I’ve published impactful papers in renowned journals, contributing to the advancement of medical knowledge.
Notable contributions:
- Validation of wireless real-time multi-vitals monitoring solution” (ACTA Biomed 2023).
- Drowning & Sudden Cardiac Death” (Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research, 2020)
- Impact of pre-operative focused transthoracic echocardiography” (Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research, 2018)
In addition to Leadership roles, I serve as a Faculty Member for critical medical training programs such as ATLS, ACLS, BLS, and Ultrasound Training. As Faculty Member, I have imparted expertise to emergency physicians and efficiently mentored over 30 Emergency Medicine Postgraduate Students. My leadership extends to serving as a Thesis Guide and Research Coordinator while actively participating as the Principal Investigator for notable clinical trials.
My commitment to transformative healthcare extends beyond practice to actively participate as the Principal Investigator in significant clinical trials. I am passionate about transforming healthcare excellence, ensuring patient-centered care, and driving innovation. My commitment to advancing medical standards is not only demonstrated through practical leadership but also through impactful contributions to the academic and research community.
You may connect with me at [email protected]
Skills
Experience
Chief Medical Officer
Vigocare Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad
Leading clinical evaluation in remote monitoring, I integrate cutting-edge technologies for enhanced patient outcomes. Prioritizing medical excellence, I maintain high standards, conduct rigorous research, and collaborate with healthcare professionals. In a strategic business leadership role, I identify market opportunities, form partnerships, and streamline operations. Crafting a compelling market proposition, I ensure our offerings stand out, meeting audience needs. With clinical oversight, I guide medical teams to uphold top-tier patient care and safety while fostering innovation integration for improved healthcare delivery.
Consultant and Academic Director, Emergency Medicine
Star Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
In the realm of standardization leadership, I played a pivotal role in establishing and defining benchmarks for emergency care and critical care medicine. Demonstrating mastery in protocol development, I spearheaded the creation of standard operating protocols and intricate care pathways, significantly optimizing the operational efficiency of the Emergency Departments. As the Chair of Quality Committees, I showcased leadership by presiding over multiple committees, actively contributing to and leading various quality improvement projects.
Consultant - Critical Care and Emergency Medicine
Lalitha Super Specialty Hospitals, Guntur
With strategic oversight, I managed the care of critically ill and ventilated patients, demonstrating a profound understanding of advanced medical interventions. Operational excellence was achieved through the successful maintenance of an exceptional 85% occupancy rate in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), accompanied by a remarkable 50-60% increase in revenue. Additionally, I proactively enhanced the hospital’s capacity by a significant 20%, specifically in the ICU, contributing to an overall expansion of capabilities and driving substantial revenue growth.
Consultant and Academic Director, Department of Emergency Medicine
Continental Hospitals, Hyderabad
I have led transformative initiatives across healthcare administration, implementing robust policies for health, safety, and quality. By collaborating with specialty hospitals, I enhanced quality standards in the Emergency Department. My role extended to setting up a new Emergency Department in a tertiary care hospital, overseeing nationwide talent management, and steering efforts for NABH and JCI accreditations.
I initiated a successful 3-year Post Graduate Program in Emergency Medicine and championed the development of the Hospital Information System. Analyzing patient medical history and fostering ethical leadership, I reduced revenue leakages and emphasized revenue generation. My coordination efforts facilitated smooth operations across departments.
A pivotal contribution was establishing a LEVEL 1 Trauma Centre at Continental Hospitals. During the Covid-19 pandemic, I led the Covid Task Force Committee, redesigning protocols for safe patient care across the hospital.
Consultant Emergency and Critical care Physician
Aster Ramesh Hospitals, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
A leader in standardization, I established benchmarks for emergency and critical care medicine within the medical facility. Coordinating patient care across specialties, I ensured evidence-based, multidisciplinary approaches. I initiated a groundbreaking postgraduate program in Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, along with accredited DNB courses. Additionally, I played a key role in successful NABH and JCI accreditations, improving overall patient care quality. Through strategic collaboration, I increased Critical Care unit occupancy from 45% to an impressive 75%.
Education
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