Dr. Sanjith Saseedharan

Dr. Sanjith Saseedharan is a distinguished figure in critical care medicine, serving as the Director of Critical Care at S. L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate, Mumbai. His journey in this specialized field began with a foundation in anesthesia from Sion Hospital, followed by a diploma in critical care from the Ruby Hall Clinic Neurotrauma Unit, Pune. Dr. Saseedharan's pursuit of excellence led him to complete a fellowship in neurotrauma critical care at the Hadassah University Teaching Hospital in Israel, under the mentorship of Prof. Charles Weissman and Charles Sprung. Notably, he is the only Indian doctor to hold such a specialty in India.

With a keen interest in neurotrauma critical care, mechanical ventilation, and nutrition in critically ill patients, Dr. Sanjith Saseedharan has become an authority in these domains. He is a renowned orator and educator, imparting knowledge to various institutions including the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine and Nursing, College of Intensive Care Medicine, and Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. As a teacher for the Advanced Certification in Respiratory Technology, he continues to inspire and educate the next generation of critical care professionals.

Dr. Sanjith Saseedharan's dedication to advancing critical care practices is evident in his contributions to evidenced-based care at Raheja Hospital. Under his leadership, the ICU utilizes cutting-edge technologies such as FRC calculation and transpulmonary pressure for mechanical ventilation, as well as indirect calorimetry and functional hemodynamic monitoring for optimal patient care. His prolific academic career includes 88 peer-reviewed articles, 1 book, 8 book chapters, and numerous awards for research excellence and innovation in critical care nutrition and patient interface technology. He has a gold medal award winning patented software in the field of critical care nutrition, best innovation award for a technological patient interface called as vocalizer. Dr. Sanjit Saseedharan's commitment to excellence has earned him recognition as the best doctor in critical care in Mumbai by esteemed publications such as The Week and Outlook, reaffirming his status as a leader in the field.