Dr. Shashikiran Umakanth

MBBS, MD, FRCP (Edin)

About

Dr. Shashikiran Umakanth is a Senior Physician and Professor of Medicine with a distinguished career in Internal Medicine. He currently serves as Professor and Head of the Department of Medicine and Medical Superintendent at Dr. TMA Pai Hospital, Udupi, a unit of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institute of Eminence.

As the Editor-in-Chief of MEDiscuss, he bridges the gap between university-level medical knowledge and public health awareness. He combines clinical expertise with academic rigour to ensure every article meets the highest standards of evidence-based medicine. A bilingual writer, he authors medical content in both English and Kannada to reach a wider readership.

Professional Credentials

• Academic Leadership: As Professor & Head, he oversees the clinical training of the next generation of physicians at at DR TMA Pai Hospital, Udupi.
• Clinical Excellence: A Senior Physician with extensive experience in managing complex medical cases.
• Global Recognition: Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (FRCP Edin).

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