Dr. Sowmya T R

Consultant Hepatology

Hepatology

Qualifications:

  • MBBS:  Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences,  2012.
  • M D (Internal Medicine): Bangalore Medical College, 2018.
  • DNB (Internal Medicine),  2020
  • Fellowship in Hepatology from AIG Hospitals, 2021

Professional Synopsis:

Professional graduated from Kempegowda institute of medical sciences , Bangalore with MBBS. Completed MD from Bangalore medical college and research institute. RGUHS university rank holder for MD internal medicine. Completed secondary DNB in internal medicine. Obtained a fellowship in hepatology from AIG hospitals. Professional with strong clinical acumen, knowledge , empathy , competence and actively involved in translational research.

Areas Of Interest/ Expertise:

Liver diseases

  • Cirrhosis
  • Hepatocellular carcinoma
  • Viral hepatitis
  • Portal hypertension
  • Cholestatic liver diseases
  • GI tuberculosis

Accomplishments & Awards:

  • RGUHS ranking in MD internal medicine
  • Award-willing presentation and state conference, Kapicon

Membership:

Member of EASL

Paper/Poster Presentations:

  • Liver meeting international conference,
  • Posters EASL liver congress, an international conference,
  • Posters presented at IDDF international conference,
  • Poster Presentations at national conferences like INASL, APICON

Publications:

  • Tuberculosis is a Common Cause of Post-Liver Transplant Ascites: An Observational Study
  • Primary Norfloxacin Prophylaxis for APASL-Defined Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure: A Placebo-Controlled Double-Blind Randomized Trial
  • Safety and efficacy of terlipressin in acute-on-chronic liver failure with hepatorenal syndrome-acute kidney injury (HRS-AKI): a prospective cohort study
  • Pathophysiology and Prevention of Paracentesis-induced Circulatory Dysfunction: A Concise Review
  • Midodrine versus Albumin to Prevent Paracentesis-Induced Circulatory Dysfunction in Acute on Chronic Liver Failure Patients in the Outpatient Clinic