Ms Karthigai Selvi
Chief Dietitian
Speciality
Integrative Medicine, Nutrition and Dietetics
Qualification
  • B.Sc (Homescience)
  • M.Sc (Food and nutrition)
Experience
25 Years
Gender
Female
Language Spoken
English
Kannada
Hindi
Tamil
Consultation Charges
400

Dr Karthigai Selvi – Integrative Medicine Specialist and Nutritionist

  • About
  • Experience
  • Achievements
  • Publications

About

Meet Dr Karthigai Selvi, our beacon of nutritional expertise and personalized wellness. With an unwavering commitment to your health journey, she transforms the way you perceive nutrition. Dr Karthigai is not just a Clinical Nutritionist and Dietitian; she's your dedicated partner in cultivating a healthier lifestyle. Her approach transcends conventional diets, focusing on sustainable habits tailored to your unique needs. Drawing from a wealth of experience, she navigates the intricate balance between science and taste, ensuring that every meal nourishes both body and soul.

 

Dr Karthigai's consultations extend beyond numbers on a scale – she delves into the intricacies of your lifestyle, preferences, and health goals, crafting personalized plans that seamlessly integrate into your daily life. Her empowering guidance fosters a profound connection between food and well-being, making the journey to a healthier you an enriching experience.

 

Choosing Dr Karthigai means embracing a holistic approach to nutrition, where expertise meets empathy. Step into a world of vibrant health and well-balanced living, guided by a clinician who understands that true well-being goes beyond what's on your plate – it's about nourishing your body, mind, and spirit. Your path to lasting health begins here.

 

Areas of expertise: 

  • Clinical nutrition
  • Enteral & parenteral nutrition
  • Critical care nutrition
  • Malnutrition screening
  • Diabetes education (Certified Diabetes Conversation Map facilitator)
  • Bariatric nutrition
  • Community nutrition
  • Sports Nutrition

Experience

  • Chief Dietitian at Gleneagles BGS Hospital, Bangalore
  • F&B Chief Dietitian at Vikram Hospitals, Bangalore
  • Chief Dietitian at BGS Global Hospitals, Bangalore
  • Senior Dietitian at Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore
  • Chief Dietitian at Wockhardt Hospitals, Bangalore
  • Dietitian at Mallya Hospital, Bangalore
  • Executive Dietitian at Apollo Hospitals, Madurai
  • Nutrition Lecturer for BSC Nursing at SJBT College of Nursing, Bangalore

Achievements

  • Qualified UGC NET (2019) & SET (2017)
  • 1st Prize in Nutrition Research Abstract – Apollo International Clinical Nutrition Update, Colombo, Sri Lanka (2016)
  • 2nd Prize in Clinical Prize paper session – Apollo Speciality Hospitals (2003)
  • 2nd Prize in inter-collegiate quiz competition on Breastfeeding – Govt. Rajaji Hospitals, Madurai (1996)
  • Proficiency prizes in Major and Allied subjects (1995-96)
  • Speaker at multiple national webinars (Nutrition, Breastfeeding, Poshan Maah)
  • Registered Dietitian Trainer (IDA) – trains 4 students per year

Publications

  • Nutrition research article in International Journal of Applied Management Research (Belgium)
  • Nutrition research article in International Journal of Novel Research in Life Sciences – "Comparative study on Effective weight loss management in Bariatric surgical and non surgical patients"
  • Nutrition article in International Journal of Food and Nutritionia Sciences – "Prospective analysis of obesity among 490 patients"
  • Additional nutrition research articles in national and international journals.
  • Diet and calorie booklet published (November 2006, AARO – Bangalore chapter)
  • Nutrition health tips published in Dina Malar Daily, Times of India, Blood Donor's Association manual
  • "Diet in Diabetes" published in Apollo Hospitals monthly magazine (2003)

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