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Dr. Ruksana Ahmed [MBBS, MD (Microbiology)]
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+91-8860606766 | +91-9910655125About Dr. Ruksana Ahmed [MBBS, MD (Microbiology)]
Dr. Ruksana Ahmed is Clinical Microbiologist and Currently Working as Head - Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, Co-Chair & Coordinator - Hospital Infection Control & Prevention in the Lab Medicine Department at CARE Hospitals, HITEC City, Hyderabad, India.
She is having more than 10 years of experience in the field of Clinical Microbiology.
She has completed her MBBS and MD (Microbiology).
Profile Highlights :
- Dr. Ruksana Ahmed leads the Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases services at CARE Hospitals, HITEC City. In this role she oversees the laboratory identification of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites, and provides the culture and sensitivity reports that guide treating clinicians in choosing the most appropriate antibiotics for their patients.
- As Co-Chair and Coordinator of Hospital Infection Control and Prevention, she plays a central role in keeping patients safe from hospital-acquired infections. This work includes surveillance of infections in intensive care units and wards, monitoring of multidrug-resistant organisms, hand hygiene and sterilisation practices, and the development of hospital policies that support rational antimicrobial use.
- Her academic work reflects a strong interest in infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance. She is an author of the publications "COVID 19: the Battle Continues" and "Dengue - a Seasonal Malady", and of a study on the screening and confirmation of MRSA in clinical isolates and the MIC values of Vancomycin and Daptomycin using E-test strips.
- Accurate microbiology diagnosis is essential in the management of sepsis, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, wound infections, tropical fevers and infections in transplant and cancer patients. By working closely with physicians, surgeons and critical care teams, Dr. Ahmed helps ensure that patients receive timely, targeted treatment.
- She is fluent in Telugu, Hindi and English, which helps her communicate effectively with clinical colleagues as well as with patients and families from diverse backgrounds.
Areas of Expertise :
- Clinical Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases Diagnostics
- Hospital Infection Control and Prevention
- Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Blood Culture and Sensitivity Testing
- Urine and Body Fluid Cultures
- Sepsis Diagnostics
- MRSA Screening
- Multidrug-resistant Organism Surveillance
- Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing
- Dengue Diagnostics
- COVID-19 Testing
- Tropical Fever Workup
List of Treatments
- Blood Culture and Sensitivity Testing
- Urine and Body Fluid Cultures
- Sepsis Diagnostics
- MRSA Screening
- Multidrug-resistant Organism Surveillance
- Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing
- Dengue Diagnostics
- COVID-19 Testing
- Tropical Fever Workup
- Fungal Infection Diagnosis
- Tuberculosis Diagnostics
- Hospital-acquired Infection Surveillance
- Infection Control Audits
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
Work Experience
Currently Working as Head - Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, Co-Chair & Coordinator - Hospital Infection Control & Prevention in the Lab Medicine Department at CARE Hospitals, HITEC City, Hyderabad, India.
Education & Training
- MBBS
- MD (Microbiology)
Awards & Recognition
- Publication - COVID 19: the Battle Continues
- Publication - Dengue - a Seasonal Malady
- Publication - Screening and Confirmation of MRSA in Clinical Isolates and Study on the MIC Values of Vancomycin and Daptomycin Using E-test Strips
Associated Hospitals
🏨 CARE Hospitals, HITEC City, Hyderabad
Location
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CARE Hospitals, HITEC City, Hyderabad, Old Mumbai Highway, Near Cyberabad Police Commissionerate, Jayabheri Pine Valley, HITEC City, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500032, India
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Dr. Ruksana Ahmed practice?
Dr. Ruksana Ahmed practises at CARE Hospitals, HITEC City, Hyderabad, where she heads Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.
What does Dr. Ruksana Ahmed specialise in?
She specialises in clinical microbiology, infectious disease diagnostics and hospital infection control and prevention.
How much experience does Dr. Ruksana Ahmed have?
Dr. Ruksana Ahmed has around 10 years of experience in clinical microbiology.
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