Dr. J. Kirtana is a dedicated Infectious Diseases specialist with over six years of experience and a strong academic foundation in clinical medicine. She completed her MBBS from Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal, followed by a DM in Infectious Diseases from the prestigious AIIMS, New Delhi, where she received comprehensive training in both Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine. Her clinical focus includes the management of prolonged or unexplained fevers, Tuberculosis (including drug-resistant TB), HIV and opportunistic infections, Tropical Infections such as Malaria, Dengue, Typhoid, Leptospirosis, Chikungunya, and Scrub Typhus, and Hospital-Acquired Infections caused by Multidrug-Resistant organisms. She also has substantial experience treating infections in immunocompromised patients, including Transplant recipients (hematopoietic and solid organ) and cancer-related infections. Along with proficiency in managing rare fungal and parasitic infections, bone and joint infections, neurological infections, and surgical site or postoperative infections, she has also handled complex COVID-19 cases and post-COVID complications during the peak phases of the pandemic—an experience that further enriched her clinical perspective. Dr. Kirtana is actively involved in academic research, with multiple peer-reviewed publications and original work presented at national and international conferences. She has contributed to national training programs on Tuberculosis in collaboration with the World Health Organization and helped develop institutional protocols. She prioritizes preventive care in her practice, with a special focus on Adult Immunization, Travel Medicine, Infection Control, and Antimicrobial Stewardship. Her practice reflects a strong commitment to patient-centered care, marked by empathy, clear communication, and a focus on long-term well-being.