Dr. Robert James Premkumar is a Consultant Critical Care Specialist in Chennai at Prashanth Hospitals. He cares for critically ill patients in the intensive care unit, including those with severe infections (sepsis), trauma and heart emergencies. His work includes ventilator support, continuous dialysis (CRRT), ECMO (heart and lung support) and bedside ultrasound (POCUS). He keeps families informed and explains each treatment step clearly.
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)