BIOGRAPHY
Swetha A is a highly experienced clinical dietitian and Registered Dietitian (RD) currently serving as Deputy Chief Dietitian at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad. With over 13 years of experience in nutrition and dietetics, she holds an M.Sc. in Dietetics & Food Service Management from IGNOU and a B.Sc. in Food & Nutrition from Osmania University, complemented by a PG Diploma in Chemical Analysis & Quality Assurance from Osmania University. She is also a Certified Diabetes Educator credentialed by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), and has pursued an extensive range of specialised courses in clinical nutrition through ESPEN and other leading institutions. Swetha A's expertise lies in clinical nutrition, particularly in the management of critically ill patients through advanced nutritional support, including enteral and parenteral nutrition. She plays a key role in nutritional management for complex cases such as multi-organ and stem cell transplants - including liver, kidney, heart, and bone marrow transplants and specialises in disease-specific diet planning for conditions spanning renal disease, gastrointestinal disorders, liver and pancreatic disease, bariatric surgery, PCOS, obesity, and intensive care. Her approach emphasises personalised diet planning, evidence-based nutrition care, and lifestyle modification to help patients achieve long-term wellness and improved quality of life. Beyond her clinical responsibilities, Swetha A is actively involved in nutrition education, research, and community awareness. She conducts diet counselling sessions, workshops, and medical camps, and serves as Adjunct Faculty for Nutrition at Jaya College and Lakshmi College of Nursing. She also mentors dietetic interns and has been recognised as a faculty member at national-level critical care nutrition platforms, reflecting her standing as an educator and thought leader in her field.
Summary
Education & Qualifications
- M.Sc. – Dietetics & Food Service Management, IGNOU
- PG Diploma – Chemical Analysis & Quality Assurance, Osmania University
- B.Sc. – Food & Nutrition, Osmania University
- Registered Dietitian (RD) – Indian Dietetic Association (IDA)
- Certified Diabetes Educator – International Diabetes Federation (IDF)
Specialised Courses
- Nutritional Support in Gastrointestinal Diseases (ESPEN LLL)
- Chronic Intestinal Failure & Home Parenteral Nutrition (ESPEN LLL)
- Nutrition Support in Liver & Pancreatic Diseases (ESPEN LLL)
- Nutrition Support in Intensive Care Unit Patients (ESPEN LLL)
- Nutrition and Prevention of Diseases (ESPEN LLL)
- Nutrition in Obesity (ESPEN LLL)
- Advanced Course in Bariatric Nutrition (SNDT)
- Advanced Course in Renal Nutrition (SRNM)
- Certificate Course in PCOS and Health (ICPEM)
- Certified Diabetes Educator (IDF)
- Diploma in Sports Nutrition
- Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty and Stress, Yale University
Medical Registration
- Registered Dietitian (RD) – Indian Dietetic Association (IDA)
Clinical Experience
- 2012 – Present Deputy Chief Dietitian, Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad
- How Swetha A Reviews Content on OnlyMyHealth
- Swetha A reviews all assigned nutrition, dietetics, and metabolic health articles for clinical accuracy and alignment with current evidence-based nutritional guidelines from ESPEN, IDA, and IDF, drawing on her extensive clinical expertise and specialised training across critical care, transplant, and disease-specific nutrition before approving content for publication.
- Alumni OfM.Sc. – Dietetics & Food Service Management, IGNOU
- Area Of Expertise
- Nutrition Screening and Assessment
- Nutrition Intervention & Counselling
- Enteral & Parenteral Nutrition Support
- Disease-Specific Diet Planning (Renal, Hepatic, GI, Bariatric, ICU)
- Multi-Organ & Stem Cell Transplant Nutrition
- Addressing Special Dietary Needs
- Menu Design for Patients
- Leadership & Management
- Certification:
- Indian Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ISPEN) – Member
- Board of Studies (BOS), Loyola Academy – Member
- Adjunct Faculty for Nutrition, Jaya College
- Adjunct Faculty for Nutrition, Lakshmi College of Nursing
- Honors Awards:
- Star Employee Award, Yashoda Hospitals (2016)
- Faculty, PARADIGM 2024
- Faculty, 2nd Regional Critical Care Nutrition Workshop (2025)


