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Dr Aarthi Kannan

Geriatrician

MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), Fellowship in Geriatrics

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January 1, 2012

Top Areas of Expertise

  • Geriatric primary care
  • Wellness and preventive health in older adults
  • Transition of care from hospital to home
  • Comprehensive assessment in geriatric oncology
  • Home-based primary care for older adults
  • Fall prevention and reduction
  • Management of dementia, frailty, sarcopenia, and functional decline in the elderly
  • Polypharmacy and safe prescribing
  • Management of older adults with multiple and chronic illnesses
  • Nutrition and weight management in chronic ailments and cancer in the elderly
  • Age-appropriate cancer screening
  • Interventions in incontinence, sleep, pain, appetite, depression, and anxiety
  • Caregiver education and counseling

Top Treatments Offered

  • Fall Prevention
  • Medication Management
  • Memory Assessment
  • Elderly Care
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Functional Assessment
  • Geriatric Rehabilitation
  • End-of-Life Care
  • Cognitive Stimulation
  • Caregiver Support
  • Frailty Evaluation
  • Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Palliative Care
  • Geriatric Nutrition
  • Geriatric Assessment

About Dr Aarthi Kannan

Dr. Aarthi Kannan is a distinguished Geriatrician in Bangalore, currently associated with Apollo Hospital Bannerghatta Road. She specializes in the comprehensive care of older adults, focusing on their unique health needs and promoting wellness and preventive health.

Educational Qualifications:

  • Fellowship in Geriatrics
  • MD (Internal Medicine)
  • MBBS

Professional Experience:

  • UConn Health Internal Medicine – Resident Physician for 3 years
  • Stanford University Dept of Geriatrics – Clinical Fellow for 1 year, focusing on outpatient and inpatient geriatric medicine
  • Private practice in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics for 2 years

Notable Achievements:

  • Certified by the American Board (ABIM) in Geriatric Medicine - 2019
  • Certified by the American Board (ABIM) in Internal Medicine - 2018
  • Winner, Annual Quality Improvement Symposium 2019, VA Palo Alto
  • Principal Investigator, Quality Improvement Project in elderly, Stanford University, 2019
  • Multiple peer-reviewed publications in top-tier journals, posters
  • Presenter at American Geriatric Society, international conference for geriatrics 2019

Certifications:

  • American Board (ABIM) in Geriatric Medicine - 2019
  • American Board (ABIM) in Internal Medicine - 2018

Professional Memberships:

  • American Geriatric Society

Fellowships:

  • Clinical Fellowship in Geriatrics at Stanford University Dept of Geriatrics
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I underwent two major surgeries for colorectal cancer.Earlier I underwent 8 sittings of chemo and 24 exposure to radiation therapy.I found the radiology department headed by Dr.B.K.M.Reddy,and ably assisted by Dr.Priya Sinha,were very compassionate,friendly and took pains to explain the entire procedure. The entire department of Radiology is run like a well oiled machine.The competence of Dr.Bhat cannot be questioned as he is perhaps one of the best surgical gastro enterologist but what is outstanding is his interaction with the patient and the caregivers.He is extremely gentle, polite and specific.His overall bearing inspires confidence in both patient and care givers.Overall it was a 5 star experience

Vasanth Kumar

My father-in-law had his both knees successfully operated through Robotics surgery by Dr. Rajshekhar. Many thanks to him. And I would like to mention my special thanks to his team Dr. Rekha and Dr. Karthik for their immense support throughout the stay supporting both physically and mentally.And housekeeping service was also good with very prompt cleaning. Shobha and Nanjamani did a good job fulfilling all the needs.

Yashika Chondamma

Dr. Sunder Narasimhan performed an exceptional varicose vein surgery on my dad using advanced laser treatment at Apollo Hospital. His expertise and attention to detail were evident throughout the procedure, ensuring my dad’s comfort and safety. The results have been remarkable, significantly improving his quality of life. We are grateful for Dr. Narasimhan's dedication and skill, which made a challenging experience much easier also like to thank Mamatha for coordinating in all procedures,Thank you Dr. Narasimhan, for your outstanding care and support!

Rakesh Gandhi

Had an excellent experience in the Apollo Baneghatta hospital during my surgery and stay. Entire doctor's team, nursing and technician & housekeeping staff were quite helpful and ever smiling while giving the required service.My heartful thanks and gratitude to entire team.

Ajali Murmu

The service is so excellent, the dialysis unit is well maintained by the staffs especially the coordinator and the billing staff. And Dr Gokulnath is very supportive for throughout the journey and same as other team doctors also from the Nephrology department. Surely recommend Apollo.

Kavita sriram

My old mother was admitted with an extremely low Haemoglobin count. Now we are back home. The courteous interactions with hospital staff made our experience much more comfortable, and the hardworking housekeeping team ensured a clean and welcoming environment. Thank you for your dedication to patient care!

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