Dr Ankur Gupta is a senior Critical Care Medicine specialist with over 15 years of clinical, academic, and leadership experience in intensive care medicine. He currently serves as Consultant Critical Care and Head of the Department of Critical Care Medicine at Apollo Hospitals, a position he has held since 2019, after previously leading the same department from 2013 to 2018. His professional journey includes roles at Shalby Multispeciality Hospital, Global Hospital and Research Centre, and Bombay Hospital. He completed his MBBS from MGM Medical College and further specialized through FCCCM-IBMS (USA), Fellowship in Intensive Care Medicine (FICM), and a Postgraduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases from University of New South Wales.
Recognized nationally for his contributions to critical care, Dr Gupta received the prestigious "Best Doctor of the Year (Critical Care) 2015" award at the Six Sigma Healthcare Excellence Awards. His clinical interests include Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), lung recruitment strategies, prone ventilation, sepsis management, infection control, and critical care research. Beyond patient care, he is actively involved in medical education, serving as an examiner and recognized teacher for the Indo-Australian Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine.
He has held leadership positions including Founder President of Educational Society of Bedside Intensive Care Medicine (ESBICM), State Secretary of the Critical Care Education Foundation, and Academic Council Member of the College of Critical Care Medicine. He has also contributed to research, publications, organ donation initiatives, and medical education through books, journals, and online platforms.
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Consultant Intensivist, Department of Critical Care, Apollo Hospitals, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Special interest
Special interest in the management of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), including lung recruitment strategies, prone ventilation, and sepsis control. Associated with Dr. Gattoni, Australia, a pioneer in lung recruitment techniques in ARDS.
Keen interest in research and clinical studies in critical care medicine.
Actively involved in teaching and training in critical care medicine for resident doctors and nursing staff.
Active member of the Hospital Infection Control Committee and other major committees associated with National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) at Apollo Hospitals, Indore.
Memberships
Life Member, Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM), Membership No. ALM-11/G-402
Member, College of Critical Care Medicine (CCCM), Membership No. CCM00583
Member, European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM), Membership No. GUPT110602
Research & Publications
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Presented the paper “An Unusual Case of Imidacloprid Poisoning with Methemoglobinemia” at the ATS International Conference 2016, held in San Francisco, California, USA, in 2016.
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Participated in the IMPRESS Study (International Multicentre PREvalence Study on Sepsis) on 7 November 2013, an international multicentre research initiative focused on the prevalence and management of sepsis.
Q: What is Dr Ankur Gupta's area of specialization?
Dr Gupta specializes in Critical Care Medicine (Intensive Care Medicine) with expertise in managing critically ill patients, including sepsis, septic shock, ARDS, respiratory failure, neurotrauma, polytrauma, and multi-organ dysfunction.
Q: What are Dr Gupta's key professional achievements?
His major achievements include receiving the Best Doctor of the Year (Critical Care) Award 2015, serving as Head of Critical Care at Apollo Hospitals Indore, being an examiner and recognized teacher for FCCCM, and holding leadership positions in critical care organizations.
Q: What are his main clinical interests?
His primary interests include ARDS management, lung recruitment techniques, prone ventilation, sepsis control, infection prevention, critical care research, and ICU quality improvement programs.
Q: Is Dr Gupta involved in teaching and training?
Yes. Dr Gupta actively trains critical care residents, physicians, and nursing staff. He is a recognized teacher and examiner for fellowship programs in critical care medicine and regularly participates in academic and educational activities.
Q: Has Dr Gupta contributed to research and publications?
Yes. He has presented research internationally, including his work on imidacloprid poisoning with methemoglobinemia at the ATS International Conference 2016 and participated in the international IMPRESS Study. He has also authored educational resources and contributed to medical publishing
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