Dr. Keerthi S, a dedicated Consultant Microbiologist with a rich background in Clinical Microbiology and Infection Control. Dr. Keerthi completed her MBBS and MD in Microbiology from Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Thiruvalla(MG University) and Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur(Kerala University of Health Sciences). With five years of experience, Dr. Keerthi is recognized for her enthusiasm and commitment to bridging the gap between laboratory findings and patient care. She currently oversees Hospital Infection Control and is deeply involved in Antimicrobial Stewardship. Dr. Keerthi actively engages in research activities and, along with her dedicated team, generates yearly Antibiogram. Dr. Keerthi’s passion for Clinical Microbiology, Infection Control, and academic pursuits makes her an invaluable asset. Thank you for considering Dr. Keerthi S for your Microbiological and Infectious disease-related needs.
Education and Training
- MD in Microbiology-Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur(Kerala University of Health Sciences)
- MBBS,-Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Thiruvalla(MG University)
Secured 2nd rank in the MD Microbiology examination conducted by Kerala University of Health Sciences(KUHS) in April 2018
Professional Experience
- Senior Resident, Dept of Microbiology, Government Medical College, Kottayam (Sept 2018 – March 2019)
- Consultant Clinical Microbiologist and Infection Control Officer, Little Flower Hospital and Research Centre, Angamaly (Dec 2019 – Oct 2021)
- Consultant Microbiologist, TMM Hospital, Thiruvalla (Oct 2021 – Present)
Areas of Expertise
- Clinical Microbiology-Bacteriology, Serology, Parasitology, Mycology
- Molecular diagnosis of infectious diseases
- Hospital Infection Control
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Antibiotic Susceptibility Profiling
- Antibiogram Generation
- Person-to-Person Transmission of diseases and their control
- Sterilization and disinfection
- Burn Wound Infection Studies
- Laboratory-to-Bedside Integration
- Outbreak Investigation and Epidemiology
- Bacteriology
- Antimicrobial stewardship
- Hospital Infection Control
Memberships
IMA
Research and Publications
- Keerthi S, Binoy Kurian, Sathiavathy KA, Antibiotic susceptibility patterns of bacterial isolates in burn wound infection in a tertiary care hospital, Journal of International Medicine and Dentistry 2017; 4(3): 95-104, https://doi.org/10.18320/JIMD/201704.0395
- Rosmi, J, Keerthi, S, Valsan, C, & Sathiavathy, K. A. (1970). Person-person transmission of Brucella melitensis – A rare case report. Indian Journal of Case Reports 4(5),https://atharvapub.net/IJCR/article/view/1184
