Dr. Akshaya Kinagi

Dr Akshaya Kinagi is a Consultant in Internal Medicine in Bangalore with 15 years of experience in general internal medicine, diabetology, palliative care medicine, lifestyle disease management, and family physician services.

She holds an MD in General Medicine from MR Medical College, Gulbarga, a Cleveland Clinic Advanced Certificate in Diabetes Care and Management, and an IAPC Certification in Palliative Care Medicine from AIIMS, New Delhi.

Patients seeking expert general physician in Whitefield, trusted diabetes specialist in Bangalore, or comprehensive internal medicine in Whitefield will find Dr Kinagi at Manipal Hospital, Whitefield, Bangalore.

She has published peer-reviewed research in indexed medical journals including the Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences on plasma fibrinogen correlation with diabetes, postprandial hypertriglyceridaemia and carotid atherosclerosis in Type 2 DM, and in-hospital outcomes of STEMI with hyponatraemia.

She consults in English, Hindi, and Kannada.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Akshaya Kinagi's clinical practice spans general internal medicine, lifestyle disease management, diabetology, palliative care medicine, and complex chronic disease management.

Diabetology and Metabolic Diseases in Whitefield

Diabetology is a dedicated clinical focus for Dr Kinagi with a formal Cleveland Clinic Advanced Certificate in Diabetes Care and Management and published research on fibrinogen correlation and carotid atherosclerosis in Type 2 diabetes:

• Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational Diabetes diagnosis and management
• HbA1c Monitoring and Glycaemic Control structured target-based management
• Insulin Therapy initiation, titration, and patient education
• Oral Antidiabetic Agents newer classes including SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 agonists
• Diabetic Complications nephropathy, retinopathy, neuropathy, and foot care
• Postprandial Hypertriglyceridaemia in Type 2 DM with published carotid atherosclerosis correlation research
• Plasma Fibrinogen and Metabolic Risk in Type 2 DM with published research
• Metabolic Syndrome lifestyle and pharmacological management
• Obesity and Weight Management for diabetes prevention and control

Palliative Care Medicine in Bangalore

Palliative care medicine is a certified subspecialty area for Dr Kinagi with formal IAPC certification from AIIMS, New Delhi:

• Pain Management in Palliative Care opioid and non-opioid multimodal analgesia
• Symptom Control in Advanced Illness dyspnoea, nausea, fatigue, and pain
• End-of-Life Care Planning goals of care discussions and comfort care
• Cancer Palliative Care pain and symptom management coordination
• Chronic Disease Palliative Support for COPD, heart failure, and renal failure
• Family Counselling in Palliative Settings caregiver support and guidance

Hypertension and Cardiovascular Risk in Whitefield

• Hypertension Management primary and secondary hypertension
• STEMI and Acute Coronary Syndrome Management with published research on in-hospital outcomes of STEMI with hyponatraemia
• Hyponatraemia in Cardiac Patients with published research
• Dyslipidaemia Management statins and non-statin therapy
• Carotid Atherosclerosis Evaluation with published research in Type 2 DM patients
• Preventive Cardiology risk factor assessment and primary prevention

Infectious Diseases and Respiratory Medicine in Bangalore

• Dengue Fever diagnosis and management
• Typhoid and Enteric Fever
• Malaria diagnosis and antimalarial therapy
• COVID-19 Management medical management with confirmed teleconsultation experience
• Pneumonia community-acquired and hospital-acquired
• Tuberculosis diagnosis and ATT coordination
• Seasonal Influenza and Viral Illness management
• COPD and Asthma acute and chronic management
• Respiratory Tract Infections upper and lower respiratory

General Internal Medicine in Whitefield

• Thyroid Disorders hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and subclinical thyroid disease
• Anaemia iron deficiency, B12 deficiency, and chronic disease anaemia
• Urinary Tract Infections including complex and recurrent UTI
• Acute and Chronic Kidney Disease initial evaluation and management
• Liver Disease hepatitis, fatty liver, and cirrhosis management
• Gastrointestinal Disorders acute gastroenteritis, IBS, and peptic ulcer disease
• Autoimmune and Rheumatic Conditions initial evaluation and referral coordination
• Skin Conditions and Dermatological Presentations in internal medicine context
• Electrolyte Disorders hyponatraemia, hypokalaemia, and acid-base disturbances
• General Medical Practice for adults across all age groups

Family Physician Services in Bangalore

• Family Physician Services long-term individual and family health management
• Preventive Health Screening cancer screening coordination, vaccinations, and health check-ups
• Nutrition and Health Counselling dietary advice for chronic disease management
• Coordinating Healthcare Activities multidisciplinary referral and care coordination
• Geriatric Medicine complex medical management in elderly patients

Qualifications

• MBBS from JN Medical College, Belgaum, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (2011)
• MD General Medicine from MR Medical College, Gulbarga (2015)
• Cleveland Clinic Advanced Certificate in Diabetes Care and Management
• IAPC Certification in Palliative Care Medicine, Indian Association of Palliative Care, AIIMS, New Delhi

Dr Kinagi holds active medical council registration with the Karnataka Medical Council (Reg. No. 91622, 2011).

Research and Publications

Dr Kinagi has published peer-reviewed research in indexed national medical journals:

• Correlation of Plasma Fibrinogen with Blood Pressure, BMI, Lipid Profile, and Glycaemic Status in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences (JEMDS), December 2014, 68(3)
• Association of Postprandial Hypertriglyceridaemia and Carotid Atherosclerosis in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences (JEMDS), December 2014, 66(3)
• A Prospective Study of the In-Hospital Outcome of an Acute Phase of STEMI with Hyponatraemia, Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences (JEMDS), December 2014, 67(3)

Professional Memberships

• Life Member, Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Member, Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC)

Hospital Affiliations in Bangalore

Current Practice

Dr Akshaya Kinagi currently serves as Consultant, Internal Medicine at Manipal Hospital, Whitefield, Bangalore, Rs 750.

Past Experience

• Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore as Consultant Physician (2018 to 2021)
• Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi as Senior Resident (2016 to 2018)
• KIMS (Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences), Bangalore as Teaching Faculty and Senior Resident (2015 to 2016)

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