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Introduction
Dr. Rachit Mehta is a highly skilled Pediatric Intensivist with specialized expertise in transplant and onco-critical care. He holds an MBBS degree from ACPM Medical College, MUHS, and a Diploma in Child Health (DCH) from Nanavati Superspeciality Hospital. Dr. Mehta further advanced his skills with fellowships in Pediatric Intensive Care (Indian Academy of Pediatrics, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital), ECMO (ECMO Society of India, Apollo Hospital), and Pediatric Transplant & Onco-Critical Care (Indian Academy of Pediatrics, Apollo Hospital & Rela Institute of Medical Science). He also completed an Onco-Critical Care Fellowship at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, USA.
With over 8 years of experience, Dr. Mehta has led numerous life-saving interventions, including ECMO, HFOV, renal replacement therapy, and hematopoietic stem cell transplants. His expertise in high-acuity transplant cases and pediatric critical care has been instrumental in managing complex pre- and post-transplant scenarios. Known for his compassionate and ethical approach, he is a leader in the field of pediatric critical care.
Dr. Mehta’s dedication to advancing treatment protocols and his commitment to excellence in patient care has made him a trusted figure in the pediatric intensive care community.
Expertise
- Pediatric transplantÂ
- Critical care
- Oncocritical care
- High-acuity transplant cases
- Multidisciplinary treatment strategies
- Advanced ECMO managementÂ
- Infection control practices and Management of Sepsis.
- Sepsis
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Complex post-transplant care.
Training and Certifications
- MBBS – ACPM Medical College, MUHS
- Diploma in Child Health (DCH) – Nanavati Superspeciality Hospital
- Pediatric Intensive Care Fellowship – Indian Academy of Pediatrics, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital
- ECMO Fellowship – ECMO Society of India, Apollo Hospital
- Pediatric Transplant & Onco-Critical Care Fellowship – Indian Academy of Pediatrics, Apollo Hospital & Rela Institute of Medical Science
- Onco-Critical Care Fellowship (GA-POCC) – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, USA
Awards
- Best Paper Award – Onco-Critical Care Symposium 2024, St. Jude Hospital
- Presented multiple case studies and research at international conferences, including ESPNIC 2022 and PHOCON 2023.
Publications
- Use of levosimendan in managing cardiac dysfunction in pediatric cancer and transplant patients, published in Frontiers.Â
- His work has also been featured in multicenter studies on pediatric SARS-CoV-2 outcomes.
Presentations
- Presentation at international conferences like ESPNIC 2022 and the Onco-critical Care Symposium 2024.
Area of Interest
- ECMOÂ
- Central line insertionsÂ
- Intubations
- Central line – all approaches
- Hemodialysis Catheter insertion – all approaches
- Arterial line
- POCUS