Dr Prathik Saravanan
Coventry,United Kingdom
Summary
A highly skilled medical professional with expertise in a wide range of clinical procedures, including IV cannulation, venepuncture, and arterial blood gas sampling. Demonstrates proficiency in advanced techniques such as ultrasound-guided central venous catheterisation and PICC line insertion. Adept at acute patient assessment and neuro-critical care, with a strong focus on stroke medicine. Excels in multidisciplinary teamwork, clinical documentation, and communication skills. Committed to evidence-based medicine and clinical governance, with experience in teaching and mentoring. Career goals include advancing leadership capabilities within healthcare settings while continuing to contribute to patient care excellence.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Junior Clinical Fellow – Neurosciences
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW)
, United Kingdom
2025.02 - 2026.05
- Assessed and managed of acutely unwell neurosurgical and stroke patients in a 1250 bedded hospital
- Participated in fast stroke calls and emergency responses.
- Conducted daily ward rounds and participated in multidisciplinary team discussions.
- Monitored and managed post-operative neurosurgical patients.
- Escalated care for deteriorating patients.
- Helped interpret blood investigations and radiological imaging under senior supervision.
- Prepared discharge summaries and documentation.
- Contributed to cardiac arrest calls and acute patient reviews.
- Collaborated with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, SALT, and specialist nurses.
Senior House Officer – Neuro Critical Care / ICU
Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore
Vellore, India
2023.10 - 2024.06
- Assisted in managing critically ill neurological patients in high-acuity 40 bedded neuro ICU
- Supported management of ventilated patients.
- Participated in ALS and resuscitation teams.
- Monitored raised intracranial pressure.
- Administered sedation and ventilator management under supervision.
- Interpreted arterial blood gas results.
- Conducted invasive monitoring and provided haemodynamic support.
- Coordinated with anaesthetists, intensivists, and respiratory therapists.
- Aided in managing emergency neurological presentations.
Intern doctor
Government Thiruvannamalai Medical Hospital
, India
- Completed foundation-level clinical training with rotations across multiple specialties including internal medicine, emergency medicine, cardiology, general surgery, trauma and orthopaedics, paediatrics, and intensive care settings.
- Supported assessment and management of acutely unwell medical and surgical patients.
- Participated in emergency admissions and acute medical take activities.
Education
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - Medicine
Government Thiruvannamalai Medical College & Hospital
IndiaSkills
- IV cannulation
- Venepuncture
- Arterial blood gas sampling
- Nasogastric tube insertion
- Lumbar puncture
- Central venous catheterisation (ultrasound-guided)
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Time management
- Leadership and rota coordination
- IT
Certification
- General Medical Council (GMC) – Full Registration with Licence to Practise
- NIHSS Certification –Stroke Scale
- CREST (UK) – Competency to enter speciality training
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) – UK Resuscitation Council
- MRCP Part 1 – Preparing for September 2026 sitting
Research Publications & Presentation
- Lead Author
- Oral Anticoagulation versus No Anticoagulation after Spontaneous Intracranial Haemorrhage in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
- Published in Journal of the American Heart Association / American Stroke Association
- Co-Author
- Correlation Between Serum Vitamin D Levels and Severity of Coronary Artery Disease in Patients With Myocardial Infarction
- PubMed Indexed
- PMID: 41141155
- National Oral Presentation
- 6th APPNE National Medical Conference
- Progression of Streptococcus Pneumoniae Mitral Valve Infective Endocarditis in an Immunocompromised Patient Culminating in Severe Systemic Complications
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT & CLINICAL GOVERNANCE
1.Improving Timely CT Head and CT Angiography in Suspected Subarachnoid Haemorrhage, Led a quality improvement project aligned with NICE guidance, Focused on improving timely imaging and escalation pathways, Developed understanding of clinical governance and service improvement.
2.Reintubation Following Decompressive Craniectomy, Conducted audit assessing causes of reintubation within 48 hours post-extubation, analysed factors including obesity, raised ICP, and neurological status, improved understanding of Iperi-extubation management.
LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT
- Currently managing SHO rota within Neurosciences department
- Former Undergraduate Batch Representative
- Leadership Roles:
- Junior doctors teaching programme -Coventry, United Kingdom
- National Level Forensic Medicine Meet 2020 – Organisation Team Lead & Quiz Master
- National Level Physiology Quiz 2020 – Organisation Coordinator & Quiz Master
REFERENCES
Lavinia.Bucataru@uhcw.nhs.uk, Rahim.Hussain@uhcw.nhs.uk, Sabin.Joshi@uhcw.nhs.uk
Timeline
Junior Clinical Fellow – Neurosciences
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW)
2025.02 - 2026.05
Senior House Officer – Neuro Critical Care / ICU
Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore
2023.10 - 2024.06
Intern doctor
Government Thiruvannamalai Medical Hospital
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - Medicine
Government Thiruvannamalai Medical College & Hospital