Sirisha Gawaji
@sirishagawaji
Clinical dietitian specializing in weight management and individualized nutrition care.
What I'm looking for
I am a clinical nutritionist with progressive experience across hospitals and wellness centers, committed to delivering individualized diet plans and patient education to improve health outcomes. I have worked as Incharge of Dietetics at a tertiary hospital and currently serve as a personal nutritionist at a fitness and wellness centre.
My hands-on experience includes inpatient and outpatient nutritional assessment, counseling, and care-plan development, alongside internships at major hospitals. I developed and implemented a weight-management program achieving an average 15% weight loss among participants and presented research at Apollo International Clinical Nutrition Update 2024.
I hold a Master’s in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics and have led community outreach and education initiatives, combining clinical rigor with practical patient-centered counseling to support sustained nutritional improvements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Personal Nutritionist
Burnout Fitness and Wellness Centre
Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Providing individualized nutrition counselling and diet plans for clients since August 2024, focusing on weight management and wellness outcomes.
Incharge, Dietetics Department
Kamineni Hospitals
Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)
Led the Dietetics Department (2022–2024), overseeing clinical nutrition services, care-plan development, and coordination of patient dietary management.
Dietitian
KIMS Hospitals
Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)
Provided inpatient and outpatient nutritional assessments and individualized diet plans at KIMS Hospitals from 2020 to 2022, contributing to clinical care and counseling.
Completed a six-month registered dietitian internship (July–Dec 2019) conducting nutritional assessments, developing care plans, and delivering patient education.
Junior Dietitian
Asian Institute of Gastroenterology
Supported clinical dietetic services for gastroenterology patients during a six-month tenure, performing assessments and assisting in diet plan implementation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
St. Joseph's College for Women, Vishakhapatnam
Master of Science, Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
2017 - 2019
Activities and societies: Submitted dissertation on ‘Prevalence of Adult Obesity and its Comorbidities’; participated in internships and academic presentations.
Completed Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics from 2017 to 2019, including a dissertation on adult obesity and comorbidities.
University College for Women, Hyderabad
Bachelor of Science, Nutrition & Dietetics
2014 - 2017
Activities and societies: Worked as dietetic intern; delivered health talks and participated in academic events and poster presentations.
Completed undergraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from 2014 to 2017 with coursework and practical training in dietetics.
Sri Chaitanya College, Hyderabad
Intermediate, Intermediate
2012 - 2014
Activities and societies: Participated in college fests, quizzes, and science fair competitions.
Completed intermediate (higher secondary) education from 2012 to 2014.
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