Dr. Ruksana Ahmed

Dr Ruksana Ahmed is a Head of Department, Chief Medical Microbiologist, and Chief Medical Officer in Hyderabad with 10 years of experience, currently practicing at CARE Hospital, Hitec City, Hyderabad.

Dr Ruksana specialises in medical microbiology with expertise in clinical microbiology, infection diagnosis, antimicrobial stewardship, and laboratory-based identification and management of bacterial, viral, and fungal infections.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Ruksana Ahmed specialises in medical microbiology with expertise across clinical microbiology, infection diagnosis, antimicrobial stewardship, and laboratory microbiology processes.

Clinical Microbiology and Infection Diagnosis

She identifies and diagnoses infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites through laboratory testing. Accurate microbial identification helps doctors choose the right treatment and prevents the spread of infections within clinical settings.

Antimicrobial Stewardship

She oversees the responsible use of antibiotics and antimicrobial agents in the hospital, helping to prevent antibiotic resistance and ensure patients receive the most effective and appropriate treatment for their infections.

Inoculation and Culture Techniques

She performs specimen inoculation onto culture media to grow and identify disease-causing microorganisms. This is a key step in diagnosing infections and determining the most suitable antibiotic treatment for each patient.

Isolation and Identification of Microorganisms

She isolates and identifies pathogenic microorganisms from patient samples using standard microbiological techniques. Accurate identification of the causative organism is essential for targeted and effective infection management.

Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology

She contributes to hospital infection control programmes, monitoring and managing hospital-acquired infections to maintain a safe clinical environment for patients, healthcare workers, and visitors.

Professional Experience

Current Affiliations

• Head of Department and Chief Medical Officer at CARE Hospital, Hitec City, Hyderabad

Previous Affiliations

• Senior Registrar at Government Medical College, Nizamabad

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS – Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh
• MD Microbiology
• Andhra Pradesh Medical Council – Registration No. 46866, 2001

Languages

• English
• Hindi
• Telugu

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