Dr Vijayalakshmi Balakrishnan

Dr. Vijayalakshmi Balakrishnan is a highly respected infectious disease specialist with expertise in drug-resistant infections, tropical medicine, and outbreak control. She has made significant contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to lead efforts in infection control and antibiotic stewardship, ensuring safe and effective patient care.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS
• MD (General Medicine)
• DNB (General Medicine)
• MRCP (U.K.)
• FRCP (Glasgow)
• Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

Professional Experience:

• Senior Consultant – Infectious Diseases, Kauvery Hospital, Chennai
• Extensive experience in managing drug-resistant infections, emerging infections, and hospital-acquired infections
• Involved in infection control and antimicrobial stewardship programs
• Expertise in inpatient and critical care infectious disease management

Notable Achievements:

• Played a pivotal role in managing COVID-19 and other outbreaks
• Recognized authority in multi-drug resistant infections and tropical medicine
• Developed infection control protocols and antimicrobial stewardship frameworks

Video & Poster Presentations:

• March 2020 – “Corona: What is the Scare About?”
• December 2021 – “End of AIDS Epidemic”
• March 2022 – “Women and the COVID Epidemic”