Dr Prof Jayalakshmi T K is a distinguished Pulmonologist based at Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai. With an impressive 29+ years of experience in the medical field, she has dedicated her career to providing exceptional healthcare services to patients. She holds MBBS, MD(Chest Medicine), DETRD (Diploma I Environmental, TB & Chest Diseases),FCCP, showcasing her extensive training and commitment to medical excellence. She is proficient in multiple languages, ensuring effective communication with a diverse range of patients.
She is known for her patient-centric approach, emphasizing the importance of understanding each patient's unique needs and medical history. She expertise encompasses a wide range of conditions related to Pulmonologist, enabling she to deliver precise diagnoses and treatments. She ensures that patients receive care tailored to their individual health requirements.
In her practice, Dr Prof Jayalakshmi T K goes beyond treatments by educating patients about their health conditions. This empowers individuals to take active roles in managing their health and making informed decisions. By fostering a supportive and understanding environment, she builds trust and ensures long-term health management strategies for patients.
Dedicated to staying updated with advancements in her field, Dr Prof Jayalakshmi T K actively collaborates with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care. She commitment to improving health outcomes continues to leave a lasting impact on the lives of her patients, solidifying her reputation as a trusted name in Pulmonologist.
- Sep 2014 to May 2016 - Dr. D .Y. Patil School of Medicine, Nerul, Navi Mumbai - Professor and Head of Department, Pulmonary medicine
- Apr 2013 to May 2016 - Dr. D .Y. Patil School of Medicine, Nerul, Navi Mumbai - Professor, Pulmonary medicine
- Nov 2007 to April 2013 - Dr. D .Y. Patil School of Medicine, Nerul, Navi Mumbai - Associate Professor, Pulmonary medicine
- January 2001 to Nov 2006 - Dr. D .Y. Patil School of Medicine, Nerul, Navi Mumbai - Associate Professor, Pulmonary medicine
- Nov 1999 to April 2000 - Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai - Intensive care clinical assistant
Memberships
MEDICAL AND SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES:
- Association of medical consultants life Member
- Indian Chest society life member
- Indian Association for Bronchology life member
- Indian Society for critical care Medicine life member
- Fellow of American College of Chest Physicians(FCCP)
- Fellow of Indian Association for Bronchology
- Member of European Respiratory society
- Life Member of Indian Medeical Assoication
Awards & Achievements
- Hon. Treasurer IAB from 2013 to 2016
- Awarded fellowship at Bronchocon 2014 at the hands of Dr. A P J abdul Kalam
- Dr C.P.Mohanty Award and Gold medal for standing first in DETRD, Hermes European Diplomate Award, Hon. Secretary of IAB from 2007 to 2013
- Conversant with latest technologies in noninvasive ventilation and sleep medicine and running own sleep lab
Research & Publications
Publications;
- (MDR TB) by real time PCR based assay in an Indian population. Rathore Rapid detection of multidrug resisitant mycobacterium tuberculosis; Rec Res Sci Tech 2001; 3(3), 58-62.Q
- Rathore M,Girish P,Jayalakshmi.T.K et al ,Rapid detection of Multidrug resistant tuberculosis(MDR TB),by real time PCR based assay in an Indian population,Rec.Res.Sci Tech 2011;3(3),58-62
- Jayalakshmi.T.K,M.Rathore,G.Pai,D.Joshi ,,Rapid detection of Multidrug resistant tuberculosis(MDR TB),by real time PCR based assay,,ERJ supplement 2011
- Girija.N,Jayalakshmi.T.K,Uppe.A,Iyer.A,Agrawal.A,, Drug resistance patterns in patients with Multi drug resistant tuberculosis(MDR TB),ERJ supplement 2012
- Jayalakshmi.T.k,Hire R,Joshi S,Kondo Y,Line probe Assay (LIPA) based rapid detection of multidrug resistant (MDR)tuberculosis.,ERJ supplement 2013
- Jayalakshmi.T.k,Aparna iyer et al,comparison of LIPA,Genexpert and culture in diagnosis of MDR TB ;a clinician’s perspective,ERJ supplement 2014
- A.Dalal,A.Pawaskar,M.Das,R.desai.P.Prabhudesai,et al resistance patterns among Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis Patients in Greater Metropolitan Mumbai;Trends over Time,Plos one 2014
- TK Jayalakshmi,A.Iyer,G.Nair,Drug resistant tuberculosis in urban Hotspot,ERJ 2014
- A..shah,U.shah,TK.Jayalakshmi,L.Mirchandani,A.Iyer;COPDphenotypes according to HRCT findings,ERJ 2014
- G.Nair,H.Deshmukh,TK Jayalakshmi,A.Uppe,K.Modi study of pulmonary involvement in HIV seropositive patients;:BMC infectious diseases 2012
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