About Dr. Nerella
Dr. Resheek Nerella grew up in India, where he completed his medical education at Rangaraya Medical College, graduating in 2023. During medical school, he undertook a five-month sub-internship in the United States, gaining exposure to diverse clinical settings. In 2023, Dr. Nerella expanded his research expertise by working in the Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia. Concurrently, he was actively involved in clinical research focused on surgical oncology and anesthesia at the same institution. Driven by his research interests, Dr. Nerella joined the Department of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria, where he further honed his research skills from 2023 to 2024. In 2024, he began his residency as a preliminary general surgery resident at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Nerella’s primary clinical focus includes managing complex surgical pathologies, and he is particularly interested in exploring opportunities in vascular surgery and complex minimally invasive surgeries.
Education
2023 - 2024
Research Fellowship
Department of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Peoria, Illinois
2023
Research Fellowship
Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Medicine
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, Georgia
2022 - 2023
Intern
Rangaraya Medical College
Andhra Pradesh, India
2015 - 2023
MD - Doctor of Medicine
Rangaraya Medical College
Andhra Pradesh, India
Societies
- American College of Surgeons
Awards
2023
Certificate of Recognition - Rural Medical Outreach and Education, Indian Red Cross
2023
Certificate of Distinction - Andhra Pradesh COVID Response Team
2021
Magna Cum Laude
2019
1st Place - Nationwide Olympiad, American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin
2019
National Finalist - All India Pathology Olympiad
2018
1st place - Andhra Pradesh Charles Darwin Regional Medical Olympiad
Research
During his research fellowship in the Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG), Augusta, Dr. Resheek Nerella gained proficiency in fundamental laboratory techniques such as gel electrophoresis, spectroscopy, western blotting, immunofluorescence, and flow cytometry. These experiences equipped him with a strong foundation in molecular biology research.
His subsequent research at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) further developed his expertise, particularly in statistical analysis and large data evaluation. Dr. Nerella performed advanced statistical analyses using software tools like SPSS and GraphPad Prism, while also working extensively with large-scale datasets such as NSQIP and TQIP. His work at UICOMP and MCG also involved acquiring skills in conducting systematic reviews and critically analyzing scientific literature, further enriching his research capabilities.
Publications
- Francis MA, Nerella R, Francis DT, Raj R, Zain A, Augustine S, Jamil NA. Acute Appendicitis with Appendicolith and its Complication and Management: A Case Report. Cureus. September 2023; 15(9) PMID: 37868373.
- Gharpuri M, Chen J, Nerella R, Vyavahare S, Kumar S, Isales CM, Hamrick M, Adusimilli S, Fulzele S. Sex-specific alteration in human muscle transcriptome with age. Geroscience. April 2023; 45(3):1303-1316. PMID: 37106281.
- Shantha KV, Nerella R, Shantha KV, Ruthvik TSK. Immunocellular microenvironment of the vascular wall of cerebral aneurysms: What is the role of inflammatory cells in aneurysmal remodeling? Clinical and experimental neuroimmunology. September 2024.
- Peddi P, Ravella B, Patel KH, Niragh S, Kancherla N, Zahdeh T, Nerella R. Management of Crohn’s Disease and Its Complexities: A Case Report and Literature Review. Cureus. August 2024; 16(8)
- Radi I, Moodie ZS, Scanlan L, Sapkalova V, Nerella R, Mehra M, Colquhoun S, Yakoub D. An analysis of the evidence underpinning the surgical treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma. Journal of Clinical Oncology. May 2024; 42(16)
- Rentiya ZS, Nerella R, Thassu I, Inban P, Sheikh Hanafi I, Kaur P. Post-Radiotherapy Complications in Ewing Sarcoma: A Case Report and Literature Review. Cureus. January 2024; 16(1)
- Shantha KV, Nerella R, Shantha KV. NF-kB Activation in Intracranial Aneurysm Formation and Early Growth. Future Neurology. August 2024; 19(1):1-17.
- Sudarsan A, Mahashabde R, Singh P, Philip JN, Nerella R, Aranguri AAH. A Cross-sectional Instagram Survey to Evaluate Quality and Reliability of Information about Cholecystitis and Cholecystectomy. Journal of Primary Care Specialities. January 2024; 5(1):36-40.
- Shantha KV, Nerella R, Shantha KV. Do Gene Expression Polymorphisms Influence Intracranial Aneurysm Development, Progression, & Rupture? Journal of Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Surgery. October 2023. Accepted/In-Press.
- Shantha KV, Nerella R, Shantha KV. Pathogen-Specific Cerebral Blood Flow Patterns in Bacterial Meningitis: A Divergent Consequence of Host Immune Responses to Meningeal Inflammation. The Neurologist. November 2023. Accepted/In-Press.
- Shantha KV, Nerella R, Shantha KV. Arterial Adventitia: A Pivotal Starting Point for Infectious Vasculitides in Bacterial Meningitis. Annals of Vascular Diseases. November 2023. Accepted/In-Press.
- Shantha KV, Nerella R, Shantha KV. Subarachnoid Space Inflammation, Purulent Exudate, and Cerebral Blood Flow in the Cerebral Hemisphere: A Critical Inductive Influence of Vessel Stenosis in the Development of Cerebrovascular Disease in Bacterial Meningitis. Neurosignals. November 2023. Accepted/In-Press.
- Shantha KV, Nerella R, Shantha KV. Differences in Cerebral Vessel Wall Remodeling During Different Models of Bacterial Meningitis Contribute to Varying Responsiveness to Treatment and Disease Outcome. The Neurologist. March 2024. Accepted/In-Press.
- Shantha KV, Nerella R, Shantha KV. Variable Cytokine Expression Accounts for Differences in Vessel Wall Remodeling Between Pathogens During Bacterial Meningitis. Clinical and Experimental Neuroimmunology. April 2024. Accepted/In-Press.
- Shantha KV, Nerella R, Shantha KV, Ruthvik TS. Biochemical Disturbances of the Cerebrospinal Fluid May Underlie Cerebrovascular Disease in Bacterial Meningitis. Journal of Integrative Neuroscience. February 2024. Accepted/In-Press.
- Shantha KV, Nerella R, Shantha KV, Ruthvik TS. Intensity of Subarachnoid Space Inflammation Corresponds to Evolution of Vessel Wall Remodeling During Acute and Chronic Phases of Bacterial Meningitis. Clinical and Experimental Neuroimmunology. July 2024. Accepted/In-Press.
- Shantha KV, Nerella R, Shantha KV, Ruthvik TSK. Can Specific Dietary Patterns and Lifestyle Habits Influence the Progression of Intracranial Aneurysm Lesions?. Clinical and Experimental Neuroimmunology. March 2024. Accepted/In-Press.
- Shantha KV, Nerella R, Shantha KV, Ruthvik TS. Suppression of Intrinsic Anti-inflammatory Vascular Wall Mechanisms May Contribute to Intracranial Aneurysm Development and Growth. Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra. December 2023. Accepted/In-Press.
Quick Shot Oral Presentations
- Nerella R, Flippin F, Khan A, Jamil N, Wang C, Tullington J, Brown LR, Bokhari F. Obesity makes pancreatico-duodenectomy morbid but not lethal. Oral presentation: South Eastern Surgical Congress; February 5, 2024. Tampa, FL, United States of America.
- Flippin F, Khan A, Nerella R, Tullington J, Brown LR, Bokhari F. Early tracheostomy after cervical fixation improves patient outcomes. Poster presentation: South Eastern Surgical Congress; February 6, 2024. Tampa, FL, United States of America.
- Flippin F, Khan A, Nerella R, Tullington J, Brown LR, Bokhari F. To Shunt or Not to Shunt? Age Matters. Poster presentation: South Eastern Surgical Congress; February 6, 2024. Tampa, FL, United States of America.
Podium Presentations
- Radi I, Moodie ZS, Scanlan L, Sapkalova V, Nerella R, Mehra M, Colquhoun S, Yakoub D. An analysis of the evidence underpinning the surgical treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma. Oral presentation: American Society of Clinical Oncology; June 1, 2024. Chicago, IL, United States of America.