Dr. Poonam Vira Makhija
General Medicine
MD (Internal Medicine)
Experience: 14+ Years
Language: Hindi, Marathi, English
022-6267 0419
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Profile
Dr. Poonam Vira Makhija is a highly dedicated Physician specializing in Internal Medicine, currently associated with Holy Family Hospital, Mumbai. With over 14 years of clinical experience, she focusses on providing comprehensive care for adult medical conditions, ranging from routine health management to the treatment of complex, multi-system diseases.
Known for her patient-centric approach, Dr. Makhija emphasizes thorough diagnosis and personalized treatment plans for chronic conditions such as Hypertension and Diabetes, as well as Infectious Diseases. Her extensive background in Critical Care further strengthens her ability to manage medical emergencies and ensures a high level of safety and precision when treating even the most complex clinical cases.
Professional Highlights & Contributions:
- 14+ Years of Clinical & ICU Leadership: Extensive experience managing critically ill and outpatient populations, including high-pressure COVID ICU units. Recognized for clinical excellence in achieving faster recovery rates and minimal complications through expert-level patient management.
- Advanced Emergency & Procedural Proficiency: Highly skilled in performing advanced ICU and emergency procedures. Maintains gold-standard certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Distinguished Academic & Research Record: Awarded 1st Prize in the MD Thesis Competition and recognized as the Best Performing Candidate (CTCCM, India). Contributed to medical science through published research and national conference presentations on ARDS management and septic shock.
- Mentorship & Community Advocacy: Dedicated to professional development through active clinical teaching and mentoring of medical staff. Committed to public health, serving as a recurring Chief Guest and leader for community medical initiatives and blood donation camps.
Work Experience:
- MD (Internal Medicine) – D.Y. Patil Hospital, Navi Mumbai (3 Years)
- Junior Intensivist – Bhatia Hospital, Mumbai (1 Year)
- Junior Consultant (ICU) – Holy Family Hospital, Bandra (3 Years)
- Clinical Assistant (ICU) – PD Hinduja Hospital Khar (8 Years)
Areas of specialization
Dr. Makhija provides comprehensive care across a wide range of medical conditions, including:
- Chronic Disease Management: Specialist care for Diabetes Mellitus and all its complications, Hypertension, , Heart Failure, and Thyroid disorders.
- Infectious Diseases: Extensive experience in managing, tropical infections like malaria, dengue and others, COVID-19 and complex infectious conditions.
- Complex Medical Disorders: Diagnosis and management of complicated cases involving multiple organ systems, including CKD, Liver diseases, and COPD.
- Critical Care Support: Expert management of sepsis, shock, and multi-organ failure for patients requiring intensive monitoring.
- Preventive Healthcare: Focus on adult vaccinations, health screenings, and lifestyle modifications to prevent long-term complications.
Education
- MD (Internal Medicine) – D.Y. Patil Hospital, Navi Mumbai
- CTCCM (Critical Care) – Holy Family Hospital, Bandra
- Best Performing Candidate – All India
- MBBS – University of Seychelles, American Institute of Medicine
Publications
- Published article: Steroids in ARDS Management (2025)
- Research on septic shock predictors (Conference presentation)
- Poster presentation on systemic sclerosis case study