Department of Anesthesiology
The Department of Anesthesiology at Karuna Medical College is a cornerstone of perioperative care, critical care, and pain management, closely aligned with the institution’s mission of delivering compassionate and high-quality healthcare. The department ensures safe surgical outcomes and comprehensive patient care through expertise in anesthesia, intensive care, and pain relief.
Key Doctors
Dr Devdas P
Professor & Head of the Department
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Medical Council Registration No: 22991
Teaching experience: 28 years
Dr Luqman
Associate Professor
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Dr Jiju
Associate Professor
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Medical Council Registration No: 37456
Teaching experience: 12 years
Dr Anupriya
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Medical Council Registration No: 58601
Teaching experience: 3 years
Dr N Mithun
Assistant Professor
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Medical Council Registration No: 70097
Teaching experience: 1 year 11 months
Academic and Training Role
The department is actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. Students are trained in the fundamental principles of anesthesia, resuscitation, critical care, and perioperative medicine. Teaching is imparted through lectures, demonstrations, simulations, bedside clinical training, and operating room exposure, ensuring both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
Clinical Services
The Department of Anesthesiology provides round-the-clock anesthesia and critical care services for all surgical specialties, including general surgery, orthopedics, obstetrics and gynecology, ENT, ophthalmology, urology, neurosurgery, and emergency trauma care. Faculty and residents are proficient in advanced airway management, regional anesthesia techniques, and perioperative monitoring.
The department also plays a crucial role in the management of patients in Intensive Care Units (ICUs), High Dependency Units (HDUs), and emergency resuscitation areas, ensuring multidisciplinary coordination for critical cases.
Research and Community Contribution
The faculty and residents of the department actively engage in clinical research, audits, and academic activities aimed at improving anesthesia safety and quality of care. The department also conducts training sessions in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) for healthcare professionals and students, thereby extending its role in community-oriented programs and emergency preparedness.
Vision and Commitment
Through its integrated approach, the Department of Anesthesiology at Karuna Medical College strives to:
- Ensure patient safety and comfort during surgical and diagnostic procedures.
- Train medical graduates and postgraduates to become competent anaesthesiologists, intensivists, and pain physicians.
- Contribute to research and innovation in anesthesia and perioperative medicine.
- Support community healthcare through emergency preparedness and life-saving skill training.
With its academic rigor, clinical excellence, and patient-centered approach, the Department of Anesthesiology remains committed to producing skilled and socially responsible medical professionals capable of addressing the evolving challenges of perioperative and critical care medicine.