Dr. Sneha Anna Joy is a highly qualified and experienced Nephrologist with an extensive educational background and diverse professional experience. 

 

Professional Qualification:

• MBBS: CMC Ludhiana 
• MD in Medicine: CMC Ludhiana 
• DM in Nephrology: Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Science, Thiruvalla 

 

Work Experience

• Junior Resident, Bishop Walsh Memorial Hospital, Thadagom, Coimbatore 
• Junior Resident, Department of Medicine, CMC, Ludhiana 
• Senior Resident, Department of Medicine, CMC, Ludhiana 
• Consultant Physician, Fellowship Mission Hospital, Kumbanad
• Senior Resident, Department of Nephrology, Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Thiruvalla 

 

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Conducted clinical training sessions for MBBS and BDS students at CMC Ludhiana.
• Provided theory lectures for MBBS and DDT students at Pushpagiri Medical College, Thiruvalla.

 

Research and Publications:

Dr. Sneha Anna Joy has actively contributed to research and has presented papers at various conferences and published articles. Notable presentations and publications include:

• Presented research on 'Effectiveness of Patient Education and Counseling on Preoperative Anxiety' at the CMAI National Conference, Shimla, 2008.
• Poster presentation on 'Impact of Stroke Unit Care: An Indian Perspective' at the 7th World Stroke Congress, Seoul, South Korea, Oct 13-16, 2010.
• Presented research on 'The changing trends of Septic AKI' at APICON 2015, Gurgaon.
• Poster presentation on 'A shot in time to save many Kidneys - The importance of RIFLE criteria in septic AKI' at CIDSCON 2015, New Delhi.
• Contributed to various other presentations and publications in esteemed journals, including 'The International Journal of Stroke,' 'The Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology,' 'The Indian Journal of Medical Science and Current Research,' and 'Journal of Medical and Allied Sciences.'

 

Special Skills:

• Initiating and managing hemodialysis for chronic hemodialysis patients.
• Proficiency in inserting temporary and permanent dialysis catheters, with over 500 central line insertions.
• Skilled in ultrasound-guided renal biopsies.
• Expertise in evaluating and managing donor and recipient workups for renal transplant surgery.
• Proficient in immediate and long-term post-transplant management of renal transplant recipients.
• Confidence in initiating ICU dialysis methods such as PIRRT and CRRT in the ICU setting.
• Experience in handling critically ill nephrology patients in the ICU.

 

Special Training:

• Completed the BCBR (Basic Course in Biomedical Research) conducted by the ICMR and NIE in August 2022.
• Completed a one-month observership in the Renal Transplant Unit at VPS Lakeshore Hospital, Kochi, under the guidance of Dr. Abi Abraham in April 2022.
• Completed the CCEBDM (Certificate Course in Evidence-Based Diabetes Management) conducted by the Public Health Foundation of India, New Delhi, from March 2015 to February 2016.

Dr. Sneha Anna Joy's extensive qualifications, practical experience, research contributions, and specialized training make her a valuable asset in the field of Nephrology and a dedicated healthcare professional.