Dr. Robert James Premkumar is a skilled critical care specialist in Chennai with over 8 years of experience. He specializes in ICU management, ECMO, CRRT, mechanical ventilation, POCUS, and advanced organ support. Known for his leadership in multidisciplinary teams and dedication to patient-centered care, Dr. Robert combines clinical expertise with academic contributions, ensuring safe, high-quality critical care for complex medical and emergency cases.
Areas of Expertise:
Leadership in multidisciplinary critical care teams and rapid response coordination
Strategic decision-making in high-acuity ICU settings, including trauma, sepsis, and cardiac emergencies
Development and implementation of quality improvement protocols in critical care
Expertise in advanced organ support modalities: ECMO, CRRT, invasive monitoring, and mechanical ventilation
Skilled in Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) and bedside echocardiography to guide real-time management
Academic leadership through faculty roles in clinical education, workshops and conferences
Contributing author to several published critical care textbooks
Qualifications:
MBBS (2010)
MD (Anaesthesiology) (2016)
DrNB (Critical Care Medicine) (2022)
EDIC (European Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine)(2023)
MBA (Health Systems and Healthcare Management) – BITS Pilani (Ongoing)