Dr. Arati Kamble

Dr Arati Kamble is a highly experienced microbiologist and clinical pathologist in Bangalore with 11 years of expertise in clinical microbiology, hospital infection control, and antimicrobial stewardship. She is recognised for her precision in microbiological diagnostics, quality assurance, and infection prevention within hospital settings.

Patients, clinicians, and hospital administrators searching for a microbiology consultant in Bangalore, reliable infection control specialist in Kanakapura Road, or expert antimicrobial stewardship programme will find comprehensive, evidence-based laboratory medicine services.

Dr Kamble is fluent in English, Hindi, and Kannada, enabling effective communication with Bangalore's diverse patient and professional community.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Arati Kamble offers a wide range of clinical microbiology, infection control, and quality management services:

Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Disease Diagnostics in Bangalore

Expert diagnostic microbiology services:

• Bacterial Culture and Sensitivity Testing for all clinical samples
• Blood Culture and Neonatal Sepsis Diagnosis
• Respiratory Pathogen Identification for pneumonia and lung infections
• Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Microbiological Diagnosis
• Wound Culture and Antibiogram Reporting
• Fungal Culture and Identification
• Mycobacterial (TB) Culture and Drug Susceptibility Testing

Molecular and Phenotypic Diagnostic Techniques

Advanced laboratory diagnostics:

• ESBL (Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase) Detection in clinical isolates
• MBL (Metallo Beta Lactamase) Detection in Pseudomonas aeruginosa
• AmpC Beta Lactamase Phenotypic Detection
• Molecular Diagnostic Techniques for early pathogen identification
• PCR-Based Infectious Disease Testing
• Rapid Antigen and Serology Testing for infectious diseases

Hospital Infection Control and Surveillance

Dr Kamble leads comprehensive infection prevention programmes:

• Hospital-Acquired Infection (HAI) Surveillance and monitoring
• ICU Infection Control protocols and auditing
• Surgical Site Infection Prevention programmes
• Catheter-Associated UTI (CAUTI) Prevention
• Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) Bundle implementation
• Hand Hygiene Compliance Monitoring
• Staff Training and Infection Control Workshops
• Policy Development aligned with current infection control guidelines

Antimicrobial Stewardship and Drug Resistance Surveillance

Expert antimicrobial stewardship services:

• Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme (ASP) management
• Drug Resistance Surveillance and reporting
• Antibiogram Preparation for hospital-wide antibiotic guidance
• Rational Antibiotic Use Counselling for clinical teams
• Carbapenem-Resistant Organism (CRO) Surveillance
• Multidrug-Resistant Organism (MDRO) Management

Quality Assurance and Laboratory Management

Expert laboratory quality management:

• ISO 15189 compliance and quality management
• NABH Standards adherence and auditing
• Internal Quality Control programme management
• External Quality Assessment (EQA) participation
• Internal Audit for Quality Management Systems (certified auditor)
• Laboratory Accreditation Preparation
• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Development

Neonatal and Paediatric Microbiology

Dr Kamble has research expertise in neonatal infections:

• Neonatal Septicaemia Bacteriological Profiling
• Neonatal Sepsis Diagnosis using blood culture, IgM, and CRP
• Antibiogram for Neonatal Pathogens
• Drug Resistance Pattern Analysis in neonatal isolates

Professional Experience

Dr Arati Kamble is currently associated with:

• Consultant Microbiology, Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road, Bangalore

She has completed Certificate Programmes in Hospital Infection Control and Infectious Diseases from reputed institutions and is certified as an Internal Auditor for Quality Management Systems, enabling her to oversee laboratory compliance and international accreditation processes.

She has successfully managed laboratory operations ensuring compliance with ISO 15189 and NABH international standards, reflecting her commitment to quality management and patient safety.

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS
• MD Microbiology
• Certificate in Hospital Infection Control
• Certificate in Infectious Diseases
• Certified Internal Auditor for Quality Management Systems

Research and Publications

Dr Kamble has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications and national conference presentations:

• "Detection of ESBL and Metallo Beta Lactamases in Clinical Isolates of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa" XV Annual Congress, Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists, Karnataka Chapter (2011)
• "Phenotypic Detection of ESBLs, MBLs and AmpC Beta Lactamases in Pseudomonas Aeruginosa" XXXV National Conference of Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists (2011)
• "Microbiological Profile with Antibiogram from Various Clinical Samples at Rangadore Memorial Hospital" XV National Conference of Hospital Infection Society India (2018)
• "Comparative Evaluation of Blood Culture, IgM and CRP in Diagnosis of Neonatal Sepsis" International Journal of Current Research
• "Neonatal Septicemia: Bacteriological Profile and Antibiogram with Special Reference to Drug Resistance" International Journal of Recent Scientific Research

Why Consult Dr Arati Kamble

Dr Arati Kamble is a trusted microbiologist in Bangalore with over a decade of expertise in clinical microbiology, hospital infection control, and antimicrobial stewardship, ISO 15189 and NABH quality management, and a strong research publication record including neonatal sepsis and drug resistance. Patients and clinical teams benefit from her comprehensive microbiological diagnostic precision and infection prevention expertise at Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road.

Book an Appointment

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