Dr Deepthi Lavu
GP ST Academic Clinical Fellow
D.Lavu@exeter.ac.uk
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Smeall Building, University of Exeter, St Luke's Campus, Heavitree Road, Exeter, EX1 2LU, UK
Overview
Deepthi Lavu joined the University of Exeter in 2021 as an Academic Clinical Fellow (ACF) in General Practice (GP). She is also a GP registrar working at a practice in Exeter.
Before starting her GP ACF, she was an Academic Clinical Fellow training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the West Midlands where she got her Membership to the Royal College of Obststricians and Gynaecologists, UK. During her training years she also got her Diploma from the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare and shortly after completed her Masters in Medical Science in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from Keele University. During this time, she worked on research around premenstrual syndrome and co-invented the PreMentricS app for Premenstrual Syndrome along with Professor Shaugh O’Brien.
She worked in different research areas over the years in separate projects involving big data, infertility and premenstrual syndrome and has not only authored text book chapters and e-learning modules on the topics but also held executive committee roles on StratOG (RCOG’s elearning platform) and the British Society of Biopsychosexual Obstetrics and Gynaecology. She is currently a GP central leadership scholar for the Peninsula deanery and a trainee representative on the RCGP Tamar Faculty board.
Qualifications
- MSc in Medical Science (Obstetrics and Gyaecology) in Merit, Keele University, 2019
- MRCOG, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists UK, 2017
- DFSRH, Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare UK, 2013
- MBBS with first class honours, Dr NTR University of Health Sciences India, 2009
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Research
Research interests
I am starting a new portfolio of research which will focus on gender and inequalities in early cancer diagnosis. My main interests are primary care research with a focus on health inequalities and early cancer diagnosis. I am interested in quantitative and systematic review methodology and hope to develop skills in these areas during my fellowship.
As a part of the University’s Women’s Health Research Group, given my previous work in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, I continue to explore and be involved in research in Women’s health including work on premenstrual syndrome, contraception and urogynaecology.
Research projects
- Gender inequalities in early cancer diagnosis (scoping review)
- Ethnic inequalities in cancer diagnosis
- Diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease in primary care
- Respiratory viral illness and transmission in care homes
- Premenstrual syndrome diagnostic methods
Publications
Journal articles
Lavu D, Khan A, Konya J, Martins T, Price S, Neal R (2024). Gender inequalities across ethnicities in primary care cancer referrals: scoping review protocol. BJGP Open Abstract. Author URL.
Khan AZ, Lavu D, Knowles L, Neal RD (2024). Pain syndromes in Parkinson's disease: an update for general practice. Br J Gen Pract, 74(739), 90-92. Author URL.
Khan AZ, Lavu D, Neal RD (2024). Parkinson's disease: a scoping review of the quantitative and qualitative evidence of its diagnostic accuracy in primary care. Br J Gen Pract, 74(741), e227-e232. Abstract. Author URL.
Fletcher E, Burns A, Wiering B, Lavu D, Shephard E, Hamilton W, Campbell JL, Abel G (2023). Workload and workflow implications associated with the use of electronic clinical decision support tools used by health professionals in general practice: a scoping review. BMC Primary Care, 24(1). Abstract.
Indrielle-Kelly T, Frühauf F, Fanta M, Burgetova A, Lavu D, Dundr P, Cibula D, Fischerova D (2020). Application of International Deep Endometriosis Analysis (IDEA) group consensus in preoperative ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging of deep pelvic endometriosis. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol, 56(1), 115-116. Author URL.
Indrielle-Kelly T, Frühauf F, Fanta M, Burgetova A, Lavu D, Dundr P, Cibula D, Fischerova D (2020). Diagnostic Accuracy of Ultrasound and MRI in the Mapping of Deep Pelvic Endometriosis Using the International Deep Endometriosis Analysis (IDEA) Consensus. Biomed Res Int, 2020 Abstract. Author URL.
Indrielle-Kelly T, Fischerova D, Hanuš P, Frühauf F, Fanta M, Dundr P, Lavu D, Cibula D, Burgetova A (2020). Early Learning Curve in the Assessment of Deep Pelvic Endometriosis for Ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Biomed Res Int, 2020 Abstract. Author URL.
Indrielle‐Kelly T, Hanus P, Frühauf F, Lavu D, Burgetova A, Fanta M, Dundr P, Cibula D, Fischerová D (2019). OC20.07: Early learning curve in the assessment of deep infiltrating pelvic endometriosis when using ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging. Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 54(S1), 52-52.
Indrielle‐Kelly T, Fruhauf F, Dostálek L, Lavu D, Burgetova A, Hanus P, Fanta M, Koliba P, Dundr P, Cibula D, et al (2018). OC15.02:. Deep endometriosis assessment on ultrasound and MRI as defined by international deep endometriosis analysis (IDEA) group (diagnostic accuracy study). Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 52(S1), 36-36.
Carter PR, Lavu D, Potluri R (2018). Reply to 'Marital status and risk of cardiovascular diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis'. Heart, 104(23). Author URL.
Potluri R, Carter PR, Lavu D, Bainey KR (2018). The interplay between cholesterol and breast cancer: is there a potential role for statin therapy?. Future Oncol, 14(19), 1885-1888. Author URL.
(2016). General gynaecology (including Menstrual Disorders/Fibroids/Endometriosis) (EP11). BJOG: an International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 123(S2), 186-197.
(2016). Stream 16 – Health in mid‐life and Beyond (FC16). BJOG: an International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 123(S2), 78-82.
Lavu D, Uppal H, Katragadda A, Ahmed A, Potluri R (2014). Effect of ethnicity on live birth rates after in vitro fertilisation or intracytoplasmic sperm injection treatment: possible explanations and further observations. BJOG, 121(12), 1576-1577. Author URL.
Potluri R, Aziz A, Uppal H, Bhayani R, Lavu D, Uppal H, Chandran S, Ahmed A (2014). PM017 ICD insertion is the only predictor of reduced mortality and improved survival in patients with Ischaemic Cardiomyopathy: Real-life data from Manchester, UK, 2000-2013. Global Heart, 9(1).
Potluri R, Rayasamudra S, Ravi AK, Mavi JS, Uppal H, Lavu D, Chandran S (2014). PW232 Type 2 diabetes mellitus in young South Asian patients leads to increased cardiovascular co-morbidity and decreased survival. Global Heart, 9(1).
Thakker C, Gollop ND, Carter P, Lavu D, Uppal H, Chandran S, Potluri R (2014). Prevalence and length of hospital stay in patients with aortic valve disease is lower amongst South Asians. Int J Cardiol, 177(1), 34-36. Author URL.
Chackathayil J, Patel JV, Gill PS, Potluri R, Natalwala A, Uppal H, Lavu D, Heun R, Hughes EA, Lip GYH, et al (2013). Cardiovascular Risk Profiles amongst Women in a Multiethnic Population in Inner City Britain: a Potential Impact of Anaemia. Int J Endocrinol, 2013 Abstract. Author URL.
Lavu D, Ganji R, Gadepalli A (2011). Operative management of appendicular phlegmon – a five year naturalistic follow-up study. International Journal of Surgery, 9(7), 565-566.
Potluri R, Natalwala A, Nakajima M, Lavu D, Velho R, Uppal H, Heun R (2011). Prevalence of mental health disorders among patients with Parkinson's disease in the United Kingdom. J Clin Neurosci, 18(12), 1746-1747. Author URL.
Potluri R, Purmah Y, Dowlut M, Sewpaul N, Lavu D (2009). Microvascular diabetic complications are more prevalent in India compared to Mauritius and the UK due to poorer diabetic control. Diabetes Res Clin Pract, 86(2), e39-e40. Abstract. Author URL.
Chapters
Lavu D, Indusekhar R, O’Brien S (2022). Premenstrual Syndrome. In (Ed) Oxford Textbook of Endocrinology and Diabetes 3e, Oxford University Press (OUP), 1303-1312.
Lavu D, Kadian S, O'Brien PMS (2017). Biopsychosocial factors in premenstrual syndrome. In (Ed) Biopsychosocial Factors in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 94-101.
Lavu D, Potluri R, O’Mahony F (2017). Research during specialist medical training. In (Ed) Introduction to Research Methodology for Specialists and Trainees, 1-7. Abstract.
Conferences
Potluri R, Lavu D, Koyalakonda SP (2020). ROLE OF MARITAL STATUS IN CONJUNCTION WITH TRADITIONAL RISK FACTORS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME: a LONGITUDINAL FOLLOW-UP STUDY. Author URL.
Indrielle-Kelly T, Fruhauf F, Fanta M, Koliba P, Burgetova A, Lavu D, Dundr P, Cibula D, Fischerova D (2019). Detailed ultrasound and MRI assessment of deep infiltrating endometriosis of the urinary system: diagnostic accuracy study. Author URL.
Lavu D, O'Brien S (2019). Methods of diagnosing premenstrual disorders: a systematic review. Author URL.
Potluri R, Qashou A, Carter P, Patel B, More R, Lavu D (2019). THE IMPACT OF GENDER AND MARITAL STATUS ON LONG TERM MORTALITY IN PATIENTS WITH CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE: INSIGHTS UTILISING BIG DATA FROM THE ACALM STUDY. Author URL.
Potluri R, Carter P, Patel B, More R, Lavu D (2019). THE IMPACT OF GENDER AND MARITAL STATUS ON LONG TERM MORTALITY IN PATIENTS WITH CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE: INSIGHTS UTILIZING BIG DATA FROM THE ACALM STUDY. Author URL.
Lavu D, O'Brien S (2019). To use or not to use? a systematic review of premenstrual disorders' diagnostic techniques. Author URL.
Potluri S, Carter P, Lavu D, Uppal H, Chandran S, Potluri R (2018). PATHOGENESIS OF ATHEROSCLEROSIS IN THE YOUNG: TIME TO LOOK BEYOND DIABETES, HIGH CHOLESTEROL AND TOBACCO. Author URL.
Lavu N, Lavu D, Uppal H, Chandran S, Potluri R (2016). Shorter length of hospital stay following hysterectomy in Afro-Caribbeans. Author URL.
Lavu D, O'Brien S (2016). e-Quantification of premenstrual disorders. Author URL.
Zaman M, Gorantla RS, Uppal H, Lavu D, Chandran S, Potluri R (2015). THE ROLE OF ANGIOPLASTY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE. Author URL.
Potluri R, Uppal H, Lavu D, Chandran S (2015). Weekend and out of hours admission to hospital with acute coronary syndrome confers poorer mortality and longer length of hospital stay. Author URL.
Potluri R, Lavu D, Uppal H, Chandran S (2014). Hyperlipidaemia as a risk factor for breast cancer?. Author URL.
Narakula S, Munaganur P, Lavu D, Rani EM, Srisailaja N, Devika D, Katragadda A (2014). Morula transfer: an option for avoiding embryo transfer over weekends. Author URL.
Lavu D, Uppal H, Katragadda A, Ahmed A, Potluri R (2014). Potential causes of ethnic group disparities in infertility: a hospital database study. Author URL.
Potluri R, Pichaipillai L, Rayasamudra S, Ravi AK, Uppal H, Lavu D, Chandran S (2014). Type 2 diabetes in young South Asian patients leads to increased cardiovascular comorbidity and decreased survival. Author URL.
Lavu D, Annappa M, Potluri R, Dixit K, O'Brien PMS (2013). Caesarean section rates in polycystic ovarian syndrome: a hospital database study. Author URL.
Lavu D, Oxby C, Petty D (2013). Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome: an unusual presentation. Author URL.
Lavu N, Uppal H, Rao AA, Lavu D, Potluri R (2013). PREDICTORS OF MORTALITY IN PATIENTS WITH CERVICAL CANCER - a HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS STUDY: 2000-2012. Author URL.
Lavu D, Potluri R, Uppal H, Dixit K, Ahmed A, O'Brien PMS (2013). Pregnancy complications in hyperemesis-affected pregnancy: a large hospital database study. Author URL.
Potluri R, Lavu D, Natalwala A, Lavu N, Uppal H, Shanthakumar L (2011). Increasing prevalence of hypertension and myocardial infarction amongst young patients in the UK. Author URL.
Potluri R, Natalwala A, Uppal H, Lavu D, Narendran P, Heun R (2010). Changing Spectrum and Role of the "Cardiovascular Risk Factor Profile" in Myocardial Infarction. Author URL.
Potluri R, Matthew A, Natalwala A, Uppal H, Lavu D, Narendran P, Heun R (2010). Heart Failure is a Significant Predictor of Mortality in Ovarian Cancer Patients. Author URL.
Potluri R, Purmah Y, Sewpaul N, Dowlut M, Lavu D (2010). Indian Diabetic Patients have a Higher Prevalence of Hypertension and Diabetic Nephropathy Compared to UK and Mauritian Cohorts. Author URL.
