Dr. Sujeesh R
Thiruvananthapuram
Summary
Senior critical care physician with over 20 years of experience in trauma care, extracorporeal therapies, neurocritical care, and advanced mechanical ventilation. Currently leads the critical care medicine department at a tertiary care center while serving as infection control officer. Demonstrated success in leading multidisciplinary teams and implementing evidence-based protocols to enhance patient safety and emergency response systems. Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant and Head of the Department of Critical Care Medicine, Infection Control Officer
SP MEDIFORT HOSPITAL
Thiruvananthapuram
07.2024 - Current
- Lead daily patient rounds, clinical decision-making, and family counselling, ensuring compassionate and evidence-based care.
- Oversee departmental operations, staff training, and interdepartmental coordination to maintain seamless patient management.
- Guide multidisciplinary teams in trauma care, extracorporeal therapies, neurocritical care, nephron critical care, advanced mechanical ventilation, and cardiac output monitoring.
- Mentor junior clinicians and foster continuous professional development.
- Direct hospital-wide infection prevention and control programs, including antimicrobial stewardship, outbreak management, and compliance with national/international standards.
- Conduct audits, training sessions, and awareness initiatives to strengthen infection control practices.
- Active member of the Code Blue Committee, Blood Bank Committee, and multiple quality improvement programs.
• Spearheaded hospital preparedness and rapid response systems for critical emergencies.
• Played a pivotal role in achieving Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation and successful NABH inspections.
• Under my leadership, the hospital received the AHPI Award for Excellence in Critical Care Services.
Senior Registrar (DM) in Critical Care Medicine
Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research
Puducherry
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Undertook advanced training in critical care medicine at one of India's apex institutes, building on prior years of active practice as an intensivist.
- Honed expertise in advanced mechanical ventilation, transplant critical care, advanced sonography, cardiac output monitoring, and extracorporeal therapies.
- Actively involved in daily patient management, multidisciplinary rounds, and complex decision-making in high-acuity cases.
- Contributed to academic mentoring of postgraduate students, nurses, and paramedical staff, fostering skill development and clinical excellence.
- Engaged in research projects, contributing to evidence-based practice and advancing knowledge in critical care medicine.
- Collaborated across specialties to strengthen interdepartmental coordination and optimize patient outcomes.
Chief Intensivist
GG Hospital
Thiruvananthapuram
06.2019 - 12.2020
MD resident, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
Kochi
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Completed postgraduate training in anesthesiology at one of India's leading tertiary care centres, with significant exposure to critical care medicine.
- Gained extensive hands-on experience in organ transplant ICUs and post-operative critical care units, managing complex, high-acuity patients.
- Developed proficiency in perioperative and postoperative management, advanced airway techniques, and ventilatory strategies for critically ill patients.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary transplant teams, ensuring seamless coordination between surgical, anesthesiology, and critical care services.
- Strengthened skills in patient monitoring, hemodynamic support, and advanced pain management protocols.
- Contributed to academic activities and clinical mentoring, supporting the training of junior residents and nursing staff.
Chief Intensivist
SP FORT HOSPITAL
Thiruvananthapuram
09.2012 - 05.2017
- Led the Intensive Care Unit at one of Kerala's apex trauma care centers, overseeing management of critically ill and polytrauma patients.
- Directed daily patient care, multidisciplinary rounds, and complex decision-making in high-acuity trauma and surgical cases.
- Coordinated perioperative and postoperative critical care, with emphasis on advanced airway management, mechanical ventilation, and hemodynamic monitoring.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols for trauma resuscitation, sepsis management, and organ support therapies.
Education
DM - Critical Care Medicine
Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research
01-2024
MD - Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
06-2019
Diploma - Anaesthesiology
Govt. Medical college Trivandrum
06-2012
MBBS -
Govt. Medical college Trivandrum
05-2004
Skills
- Basic and advanced life support
- Defibrillation and cardioversion
- Thrombolysis procedures
- ECMO support
- Trans-venous pacing
- Airway management
- Endotracheal intubation
- Percutaneous tracheostomy
- Prone ventilation techniques
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Oxygen therapy titration
- Weaning from mechanical ventilation
- LMA utilization
- Video laryngoscopy skills
- Difficult airway management
- Intercostal drainage tube placement
- Fibre optic bronchoscopy
- Institution of CRRT including prescription , maintenance and trouble shooting
- Institution of therapeutic plasma exchange
- Thoracocentesis, paracentesis and pericardiocentesis
- Intercostal Drain placement
- Placement of central venous catheters, hemodialysis catheters and intrarterial lines
Awards
Gold Medal for Academic Excellence- MD Anesthesiology, Amritha Institute of Medical Sciences
Excellence in Critical Care Services, AHPI, 01/01/26
Languages
- Malayalam, Native
- English, Fluent
- Tamil, Intermediate
Timeline
Consultant and Head of the Department of Critical Care Medicine, Infection Control Officer
SP MEDIFORT HOSPITAL
07.2024 - Current
Senior Registrar (DM) in Critical Care Medicine
Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research
01.2021 - 01.2024
Chief Intensivist
GG Hospital
06.2019 - 12.2020
MD resident, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
06.2017 - 06.2019
Chief Intensivist
SP FORT HOSPITAL
09.2012 - 05.2017
DM - Critical Care Medicine
Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research
MD - Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
Diploma - Anaesthesiology
Govt. Medical college Trivandrum
MBBS -
Govt. Medical college Trivandrum