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Swetha. A

Swetha. A

Registered Dietitian, RD

Department : Nutrition and Dietetics
Exp: 12 yrs
Designation: Deputy Chief Dietitian
Languages: Telugu, English, Hindi
Med Reg No: --

Day time OPD:
MON - SAT : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Secunderabad
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About the Doctor

Swetha. A is a Deputy Chief Dietitian at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad.

Educational Qualifications

  • Registered Dietitian from the Indian Dietetic Association (IDA)
  • Certified Diabetes Educator from the International Diabetes Federation( IDF)
  • M.Sc. Dietetics & Food Service Management - IGNOU
  • PG Diploma in Chemical Analysis & Quality Assurance -Osmania University
  • B.Sc. Food & Nutrition - Osmania University

  • Specialised Courses:

  • Nutritional support in Gastrointestinal diseases (ESPEN LLL)
  • Chronic intestinal failure & HPN (ESPEN LLL)
  • Nutrition support in liver & pancreatic diseases (ESPEN LLL)
  • Advanced Course in Bariatric Nutrition (SNDT)
  • Certified Diabetes Educator (IDE)
  • Nutrition support in Intensive Care Unit patients (ESPEN LLL)
  • Nutrition and prevention of diseases(ESPEN LLL)
  • Advanced course in Renal Nutrition (SRNM)
  • Certificate course in PCOS and health (ICPEM)
  • Diploma in Sports Nutrition
  • Managing emotions in times of uncertainty and Stress ( Yale University)
  • Nutrition in Obesity (ESPEN LLL)

Experience

  • 2013 to Present: Deputy Chief Dietitian, Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad.

Services offered

  • Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (EN) for Critically ill Patients
  • Daily floor and ICU rounds, proactively assisting and responding to patient’s needs to improve outcomes.
  • Nutritional Management in Multi-organ & Stem cell Transplant cases (Liver, Heart, Lungs, Kidney, and Bone marrow)
  • Disease management, education and counselling, monitoring and evaluation of hospitalised patients.
  • Provides advice on the nutritional content of the meals and menus and is suitable for different patients.
  • Performes nutritional care process, formulates care plans, progress notes, follow-up goals and documentation process with the physicians, nurses, physiotherapists counsellors.
  • Nutritional counselling for OP patients, specific to their requirements.
  • Good nutritional practices through food and beverage services.
  • Conducts multiple Medical Camps, Nutrition Awareness Sessions, Diet Expos and Webinars at various corporates.
  • Conducts various diet and nutrition-related CMEs, Webinars, Panel Discussions, Diet Awareness Camps and Interactive Sessions.

  • Dietetic Internship Guidance:

  • Guides around 60 students per year for a dietetic internship as part of their Master's program from the National Institute of Nutrition NIN, Osmania University, Padmavathi University, Andhra University and IGNOU students.

  • Key Responsibilities:

  • Nutritional care of patients: Nutritional assessment, Diet planning, ensuring adequate diet for the patient, diet counselling and effectiveness of dietary management in patient care.
  • Food service management: Ensures strict compliance with the diet prescribed, Maintenance of safe food practices, Training of kitchen personnel and Record maintenance
  • Nutrition Education and Research: Impart nutrition education to doctors, nurses, technicians, school children, the general public and researchers.

Special Interest and Expertise

  • Nutrition Screening and Assessment
  • Nutrition Intervention
  • Nutritional Counseling
  • Addressing Special Dietary Needs
  • Menu Design for Patients
  • Leadership & Management
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  • Received the Star Employee Award in the year 2016
  • Faculty at PARADIGM 2024
  • 2nd Regional Critical Care Nutrition Workshop 2025
  • BOS: Board of Studies, Member of Loyola Academy
  • Member of ISPEN ( Indian Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition)
  • Adjunct Faculty for Nutrition at Jaya College and Lakshmi College of Nursing
  • Indian Journal of Nutrition -Ramani K and Swetha et al., June 2024 ISSN: 2395-2326: Comparison of efficacy and feasibility of Global leadership initiative on malnutrition (GLIM) criteria and subjective global assessment (SGA) to evaluate the nutritional status of patients at a tertiary hospital.
  • International Journal of Science and Research (1JSR) ISSN:2319-7064 April 2024 Paper ID: SR24404095813: A study on correlation between nutritional delivery and length of stay in a critical care unit at a tertiary hospital.
  • Journal of Renal Nutrition and Metabolism January 2020 6(4)-07 DOI:10.4103/irnm.jrnm 6_ 21
  • Eating during Dialysis: An Observational Cohort Study from India

Posters/Papers/Oral Presentations

  • Has presented at research papers and posters at various national and international Nutrition conferences like PENSA, ICNC, CAHOCON, and SPEN
  • Attended various conferences and workshops like ISPEN Critical Care Nutrition, AICNU, PENSA, CNC and CAHOCON

FAQ's

    Swetha A is a Registered Dietitian (RD) with over 12 years of experience in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics. She specialises in Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (EN) for critically ill patients, ensuring optimal nutritional support in both ICU and ward settings. Her expertise extends to nutritional management in multi-organ and stem cell transplant cases including liver, heart, lung, kidney, and bone marrow transplants. Swetha A is an expert in providing disease-specific nutritional planning, counselling, monitoring, and evaluation and works closely with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes through evidence-based nutrition interventions.

    Swetha A specialises in clinical nutrition and dietetics, with extensive expertise in Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (EN) for critically ill patients. She plays a key role in nutritional management for multi-organ and stem cell transplant cases, including liver, heart, lung, kidney, and bone marrow transplants. Her focus also extends to disease-specific nutritional management, patient counselling, and monitoring, ensuring tailored nutritional support that enhances recovery and clinical outcomes.

    Swetha A practices at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad.

    You can schedule an appointment with Swetha A or both an Online Video Consultation and an OPD Consultation by visiting her profile on the Yashoda Hospitals website.





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