Dr. Harini Narayanan, MD

Consultant – Anaesthesiology & Critical Care
Basavatarakam Indo‑American Cancer Institute, Hyderabad

Dr. Harini Narayanan is a highly accomplished Anaesthesiologist and Critical Care specialist with over two decades of global clinical experience across India and the United Kingdom. Known for her meticulous approach, compassionate patient care, and expertise in high‑risk anaesthesia, she has been a trusted name in perioperative medicine, cancer anaesthesia, and critical care management.

She believes in delivering anaesthesia that is not only safe but also comforting and reassuring for patients. Her approach emphasizes clear communication, patient education, and a calm, confident presence in the operating room. As she states in her profile, her objective is to ensure “safe, healthy and restful surgical operations while assuring patients of their safety.”

Areas of Expertise

• Anaesthesia for major oncosurgical procedures, robotic surgeries and non‑operating room procedures (MRI, ERCP, Radiotherapy)
• Difficult airway management, fibre‑optic intubation & advanced airway devices
• Regional and general anaesthesia for high‑risk patients
• Pain management for postoperative and terminally ill cancer patients
• Surgical ICU and ventilator management
• Vascular access

Her work reflects a strong commitment to patient safety, precision, and evidence‑based practice. As noted in her experience, she has “administered anaesthesia for major oncosurgical cases” and “handled high‑risk cases,” demonstrating her depth of clinical expertise.

Professional Journey

Dr. Harini has held key roles across prestigious institutions, including Basavatarakam Indo‑American Cancer Institute, Star Hospitals, Aster Prime Hospital, Axon Associates, Hyderabad, Leighton Hospital, Mid Cheshire Trust, NHS (UK), Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Trust (UK), Osmania General Hospital, Hyderabad. Her global exposure has strengthened her clinical acumen, teamwork, and leadership in perioperative care.

Academic Contributions

Dr. Harini has authored multiple research papers in national and international journals, including work on Natriuretic peptides in onco‑surgeries, Postoperative nausea and vomiting, Antibiotic prophylaxis in oncological surgeries, Difficult airway management, Paediatric anaesthesia and cancer pain. She has also contributed to books and CME modules and has presented at several conferences, reflecting her commitment to advancing anaesthesia practice.

Education & Certifications

• MD (Anaesthesiology) – Osmania Medical College
• MBBS – Kakatiya Medical College
• Certificate in Health Care Management – ISB
• Certificate in Medicine & Law for Doctors
• ACLS Certification (India & European Resuscitation Council)
• GCP Certification (NIDA)
• Pain & Palliative Care Certification (IAPC)

She is registered with the General Medical Council (UK) and the Telangana State Medical Council, and is an Associate Member of the Royal College of Anaesthesiologists.