Dr. Meenakshi V V
Palliative Medicine

Dr. Meenakshi V V

MBBS, MD (Anaesthesia), National Fellowship in Palliative Medicine

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location_onChennai, India
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Clinical Philosophy

Dr. Meenakshi V.V. is the Head of the Department of Palliative Medicine at the Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai. She transitioned from a successful career in Anaesthesia to Palliative Care in 2021, driven by a dedication to improving quality of life for cancer patients.

Her clinical focus includes malignant bowel obstruction and expert pain management, including the use of methadone. She has contributed significantly to improving early referral systems for palliative care within the institution and is actively involved in national education and quality improvement programs.

Areas of Expertise

Precision Focus
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Palliative Care in Oncology

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Methadone use

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Malignant Bowel Obstruction

Academic Credentials

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Fellowship

DA (Anaesthesia)

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Fellowship

DNB (Anaesthesia)

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Fellowship

National Fellowship in Palliative Medicine

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Super Speciality

National Fellowship in Palliative Medicine

Institute of Palliative Medicine, Kozhikode

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Post Graduation

MD (Anaesthesia)

Christian Medical College, Vellore

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Undergraduate

MBBS

The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University

Clinical Experience

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Department of Palliative Medicine, Adyar, Chennai-36