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About Dr. Sunit Chandra Singhi

  • Dr. Sunit Chandra Singhi is a well regarded Paediatrician and Pediatric Intensivist with over 40 years of experience in pediatric medicine and critical care. He is currently the Head of Paediatrics at Amrita Hospital in Faridabad, and is widely considered as a pioneer of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine in India.
  • Dr. Singhi formerly served as the Head of the Advanced Pediatric Centre at PGIMER, Chandigarh, for over 33 years, where he had a transformative impact on the country's pediatric critical care services. He later served as Chairman of Paediatrics at Medanta - The Medicity for five years, as well as Principal and Head of Department at MM Institute of Medical Sciences in Ambala.
  • He is credited with creating India's first Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and developing the country's first DM (Doctorate of Medicine) program in Pediatric Critical Care—historic contributions that have had a long-term impact on pediatric treatment and training in India.
  • Dr. Singhi has also worked as a Visiting Professor at world-renowned institutions such as Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School (USA), and Astrid Lindgren Children's Hospital in Stockholm, Sweden.
  • He is an accomplished academician and researcher, having produced over 440 peer-reviewed publications, 79 textbook chapters, and 11 books. He continues to be a driving influence in pediatric medical education and research around the world.

Conditions treated bySunit Chandra Singhi

  • Severe Pediatric Infections (Pneumonia, Sepsis, Meningitis)
  • Asthma and Allergic Disorders
  • Fever and Febrile Seizures
  • Growth and Nutritional Disorders
  • Pediatric Neurological Emergencies
  • Neonatal and Pediatric Emergencies
  • Adolescent Behavioral and Health Issues

Area of Interest

  • Pediatric Critical Care & Intensive Care Medicine
  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases in Children
  • Asthma & Respiratory Disorders
  • Neurocritical Care
  • Growth and Development Disorders
  • Adolescent Health

Work Experiences

  • Dr. Sunit Chandra Singhi has held numerous distinguished leadership positions at India's premier medical institutes. He was the Head of the Advanced Pediatric Centre at PGIMER, Chandigarh, for over three decades, where he built the groundwork for pediatric critical care services in India.
  • He later served as Chairman of Paediatrics at Medanta - The Medicity and as Principal and Head of Department at the MM Institute of Medical Sciences in Ambala, where he made important contributions to academic leadership, clinical excellence, and institutional growth.
  • In addition, he has obtained worldwide experience as a Visiting Professor at major global pediatric facilities in the United States and Europe, which has strengthened his competence in advanced pediatric critical care.
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CERTIFICATIONS (3)

  • FIAP - Fellow, Indian Academy of Pediatrics
  • FAMS - Fellow, National Academy of Medical Sciences
  • FISCCM - Fellow, Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine

MEMBERSHIPS (4)

  • Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP)
  • Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM)
  • World Federation of Pediatric Intensive & Critical Care Societies (WFPICCS)
  • National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS)

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FAQ's Related to Pediatrician

What does a pediatric intensivist do?
A pediatric intensivist specializes in the care of critically ill infants, children, and adolescents, managing life-threatening conditions in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
When should a child be referred to a pediatric intensivist?
Children with severe infections, respiratory failure, neurological emergencies, multi-organ dysfunction, or those requiring advanced life support and intensive monitoring should be referred to a pediatric intensivist.
What conditions are managed in a PICU?
PICUs manage conditions such as severe pneumonia, sepsis, meningitis, asthma attacks, trauma, post-surgical complications, and other pediatric emergencies.
Do pediatric intensivists work with other specialists?
Yes. Pediatric intensivists work closely with pediatric subspecialists, surgeons, anesthesiologists, neurologists, and emergency physicians to provide comprehensive multidisciplinary care.

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