DR.ARUN KANALA, M.B.B.S, M.S, M.Ch
Clinical Fellowship in Thoracic Surgery (USA).
1-9-295/13/9, St No. 6,
Vidyanagar,
Hyderabad –500044, A.P.,
INDIA.
Phones: 0091 40 64507480(Residence)
0091 9441283503(Mobile)
Email akanala@yahoo.co.in,kanala.arun@gmail.com
Date of Birth: September 2, 1971.
Nationality: Indian.
Passport Details: No. G 2068187;Date of Expiry. 07- 02- 2017.
With 10 years multiple entry visa to USA.
_________________________________________________________________________
Objective
To seek a Jr. consultant position in Thoracic Surgery in a well-established
Medical Centre in India to utilize my skills and to apply the best Instructional skills to
gain good career growth.
Educational and Professional Training




Fellowship in Clinical Thoracic Surgery at Brigham and Women’s
Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA (July 2012 to June
2013).
Fellowship/ Superspeciality (M.Ch) in Cardio-thoracic & Vascular
surgery from Osmania medical college, Hyderabad, Under NTR
University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada, A.P, India (Aug 2008 to
August 2011).
Master of Surgery ( M.S )in General Surgery from Osmania
Medical College, Hyderabad, India, Under NTR University of
Health Sciences, Vijayawada, A.P, India (from April, 2002 to
November 2005).
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Kakatiya
Medical College, Warangal, India (September 1989 to December
1994) Under NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada, A.P,
India. [Listed in the WHO directory of medical schools].



Compulsory Rotatory Internship from M.G.M group of hospitals,
Warangal, A.P, India (Jan 1995 to Jan 1996).
M. R.C.S. (Intercollegiate, U.K.), completed part 1 & 2.
USMLE STEP 1 & 2 with 83 % and 85 %, passed step 2 CS (ECFMG
CERTIFIED).
ACADEMIC HONORS AND AWARDS
 Only candidate selected for the Fellowship/ Super specialty degree
(M.Ch) in Cardio- Thoracic Surgery in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India
for the year 2008.
 Gold Medalist for the year 2011 in CT surgery.
 Adjourned as a best teacher from the Department of General Surgery,
Osmania Medical College in the year 2007.
 Awarded by the District Administrative head as the Most enthusiastic and
Energetic doctor for mass screening programs in the year 2001.
 Awarded distinction marks of 76 % in the subject of Pharmacology during
MBBS.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Have 10 plus years of varied job experience as a General & Cardio-Thoracic
surgeon, actively involved in Clinical work performing surgeries and as well as
teaching and training hundreds of students.
 Deeply committed to a career in Cardio thoracic & vascular surgery and the
training and experience acquired go in this direction.
 Completed the formal education necessary for the job profile with excellent and
consistent academic records.
 Good teaching aptitude and excellent command over written English and
fluency in speaking.
 Great concern about the clinical environment and encouraging the medical
students to maintain the same.
 Immense knowledge of routine activities and accessories used in a
clinic/Hospital.
SKILLS / CERTIFICATES
 Excellent communication, interpersonal and comprehension abilities.
Strong leadership and teamwork attributes.
Excellent time management skills.
Proficient in computer skills.
Excellent Management and organizational skills.
Ability to perform various surgeries and treatment.
Very conscientious, accurate and efficient with assignments and strong analytical
mind.
 Dedicated, committed and compassionate to patients.
 Ability to co-operate with other health care professionals.






Teaching and work Experience
Present Position: Working as Assistant Surgeon performing and assisting all the
surgeries in the Department of Thoracic Surgery at American Oncology Institute/
Citizen Hospital, Hyderabad, India along with Dr. Sai Yendamuri an eminent Thoracic
surgeon from USA.
July 2012 to June 2013: Fellow in Clinical Thoracic surgery at Brigham and Women’s
Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston , USA till June 2013.
September 2011 to June 2012 : Assistant Professor/ Attending in the Department of CT
Surgery, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, AP, India, which is one of the
prestigious Institution across south India. During this period I was actively performing
and assisting all major surgeries in thoracic surgery
August 2008 to August 2011, worked as second P.G in the Dept. of Cardiothoracic surgery, Osmania medical College, Hyderabad, A.P. (Under the
supervision of senior professors) leading to acquiring a M.Ch / Fellowship degree.
 Examined patients to determine the necessity of surgery.
 Provided appropriate surgical procedures and treatment
 Discussed recommended procedures, surgical risks and expected outcomes to
patients and had those sign waiver and approval forms before procedure is
made.
 Conducted & participated in numerous medical camps in the rural places,
identifying cardiac diseases, educating them about their condition and referring
them to higher centers to get treated.
 Used established surgical techniques during operations.
 Assisted various cardiac surgeries (bypass operations), beating heart surgeries
i.e. CABG, lung surgeries and vascular surgeries.
 Performed surgeries like cardiac cannulations, ASD/ VSD/ PDA closures,
Thoracotomy (elective & emergency), lobectomy, pneumonectomy, lung
decortications surgery, saphenous vein and IMA harvesting, tube thoracostomy,
traumatic diaphragmatic ruptures, lung contusion, vascular anastomoses etc.
November 2005 to August 2008, worked as Consultant in Dept of General
Surgery, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, A.P.
 Thorough understanding of the subject with the ability to convey the same to the
students.
 Preparing and Conducting regular lectures and seminars for MBBS students
keeping an eye on the understanding of the students on various topics.
 Carrying out debate sessions in regular classes to help students to understand
the subject better.
 Providing the students with printed information material.
 Arranged expert talks/ Meets for students on a periodic basis to create an
interest about the subject.
 Performing and assisting all general and laparoscopic surgeries as a team leader.
 Reporting daily work records to the Head of the department.
 Offered required help to the students outside the class rooms if needed.
 Involved in teaching both U.G and P.G students apart from other academic
activities of the Department. I also have done various major surgeries and other
clinical duties. Weekly one night duty is done by me dealing with various
surgical emergencies and Medico Legal cases.
April 2002 to November 2005 - worked as a P.G/ Resident leading to acquiring a
Masters Degree in General Surgery, in the month of November 2005.
 Provided primary care to in-patients assigned to me including performing a
history and physical examination, writing a treatment plan and keeping progress
notes covering diagnostic evaluation, progress and discharge.
 Observed, managed and treated about 20 % of patients admitted to the hospital,
including daily ward rounds, progress notes, orders, communication with
nursing staff, parents, attending physicians and other primary care providers.
 Caring for severely ill patients with life threatening conditions.
 I am well trained in dealing with all Surgical Emergencies, CPR, Advanced
Trauma Care, Road Traffic Accidents etc. I am exposed to various surgical skills
like Tracheostomy, cricothyroidotomy, ICD insertion, Endotracheal Intubation,
Central Line Insertion, Exploratory Laparotomy, and Diagnostic Laparoscopy
independently. Before attained the seniority in this job, I was permitted to do all
the major surgeries, which I have done with full confidence.
 During this period I have also qualified for Part 1( Basic Sciences and Trauma ) &
2( system modules ) examinations of M.R.C.S . I am due to take the final (part 3)
examination.
October 2001 to April 2002- worked as a Senior Intern, in the Department of
Pediatrics, of Gandhi Medical College, Hyderabad, India.
During this period I dealt with all Medical, Surgical Pediatric Emergencies and out
patients care.
July 1998 to October 2001- worked as a Medical officer, in a Regional Health Center,
Nalgonda District, A.P., of India.
In this job, I attended and treated the patients of all specialties, as a primary Medical
doctor. Also was conducting surgeries such as tubectomy & vasectomy, as a part of my
wider family planning programs.
Other duties included providing basic trauma care, dealing with Medico-Legal cases
like poisoning, burns, Road Traffic Accidents etc. Participated in specified health
promotion, education and prevention programs.
April 1997 to July 1998- worked as Resident in the Department of
Otorhinolaryngology, ENT hospital, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, India.
I dealt with providing basic and advanced ENT care, Medical & Surgical Emergencies.
November 1996 to April 1997- worked as a Tutor, in a Teaching Hospital, Katmandu,
Nepal. Attended on Out Patients in the Hospital, admitted Patients & worked in the
Casualty department.
January 1996 to November 1996- worked as a Casualty Medical officer, in “Oil &
Natural gas Company”, an off-shore oil production company, in Mumbai, India.
I was exposed to deal with various Industrial and Off-Shore Casualties.
January 1995 to January 1996 - worked as a compulsory rotatory intern, in the
following specialties of M.G.M. group of teaching hospitals, Warangal, India.
General Surgery ,Internal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology ,Preventive & Social
medicine, Emergency Medicine, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Ophthalmology,
Otorhinolaryngology, Tuberculosis & Chest Diseases, Dermatology, Urology and
Cardiology.
PRESENTATIONS / PUBLICATIONS/ PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Limited Medical License at MA medical board, Boston, USA till June 30, 2013.
Life member of Indian Medical Association & Association of surgeons of India.
Permanent registration with the Medical council of India. (Reg. no 37952)
Also have working knowledge about MS office of Computers & internet.
HOBBIES
In my leisure time, I love
 Spending time with my family and kids
 Watching movies
 Playing Table Tennis
 Travelling to hill stations and picnic spots.
Referees:
1.
Professor V.M.Sarma, M.S, M.Ch
Prof& HOD, Dept of CTVS
Osmania Hospital, Hyderabad, INDIA.
EMAIL: vmsarmacts@gmail.com
MOBILE: 0091-9848184090.
2.
DR. SAI YENDAMURI, M.D (USA)
HOD, Dept of Thoracic Surgery
American Oncology Institute,
Serlingampally, Hyderabad, AP, INDIA.
Email: drsai@americanoncology.com
Mobile: 0091-9959055580.
3.
Dr. K. N. Rao, M.D
Prof& HOD, Dept of Pharmacology
Sai Dental College, Vikarabad, RR dist, AP, INDIA.
Email: nkanala@yahoo.com
Mobile: 0091-9441856316.
Date: September 15th, 2014.