Dr. Amit Vij

Senior Consultant - Paediatrics

MBBS, DCH, DNB, IDPCC

Experience: 18+ Years

5 out of 5 Patient Satisfaction Ratings

English, Hindi



About

Dr. Amit Vij is a Gold Medalist Paediatrician and Paediatric Intensivist with over 18+ years of experience in managing critically ill children. Trained at The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, he specialises in paediatric and cardiac critical care, neonatal emergencies, and post-surgical recovery. His expertise encompasses mechanical ventilation, respiratory support, and the management of multisystem failure. A passionate mentor and educator, Dr. Vij is committed to advancing paediatric intensive care and ensuring the best outcomes for young patients.

Experience

    1. Associate Medical Director & Senior Consultant – Department of Paediatrics

    Current Role

    • Leading paediatric and cardiac critical care services.
    • Managing critically ill neonates and children, including post-surgical recovery.
    • Specializing in mechanical ventilation, respiratory support, and paediatric emergencies.
    • Overseeing multisystem failure and septic shock management in the ICU.

    2. Fellowship in Paediatric Critical Care – The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto

    • Specialized training in paediatric and cardiac intensive care.
    • Managed complex cases, including heart transplants and high-risk neonatal care.

    3. Paediatric Intensive Care Specialist – Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (Gold Medalist)

    • Focused on advanced paediatric critical care and emergency interventions.
    • Recognized as top-ranked in the Pan-India Fellowship Exit Exam (2012).

    4. Teaching & Mentorship

    • Actively involved in training and mentoring paediatricians in critical care.
    • Contributing to advancements in paediatric intensive care practices.

Language

  • English, Hindi

Qualification

    • MBBS.
    • DCH (Diploma in Child Health).
    • DNB (Paediatrics).
    • IDPCC (Indian Diploma in Paediatric Critical Care) – Gold Medalist.
    • Fellowship in Paediatric Critical Care – The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto.

Awards & Achievements

    • Gold Medalist in Paediatric Intensive Care Fellowship (Sir Ganga Ram Hospital) 
    • Top Rank (Pan-India) in Fellowship Exit Exam (2012) 
    • Gold Medal at 15th National Conference of Paediatric Critical Care at Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra-2013 
    • Winner of Young Talent Hunt at NCPCC, Mumbai - 2016 

Memberships

    • Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) 
    • IAP Intensive Care Chapter 

Research & Publications

    Dr. Amit Vij has contributed to the advancement of paediatric critical care through research and publications in reputed medical journals. His work focuses on:

    • Paediatric and Cardiac Critical Care – Innovations in managing critically ill children.
    • Mechanical Ventilation Strategies – Advanced techniques like APRV & HFOV.
    • Sepsis & Multisystem Failure – Best practices in paediatric ICU management.
    • Post-Operative Cardiac Recovery – Improving outcomes for paediatric heart transplant patients.

Specialization

    • Pediatric Critical Care 
    • Cardiac Intensive Care (Single Ventricles, Heart Transplants, Post-Surgical Cardiac Recovery) 
    • Neonatal and Pediatric Emergency Care 
    • Mechanical Ventilation Management (APRV, HFOV) 
    • Respiratory Support for Critically III Children 
    • Invasive and Non-Invasive Monitoring in Pediatric ICUs 
    • Multisystem Failure and Septic Shock Management 
    • Management of Pediatric Neurological Conditions in ICUs 
    • High-Risk Neonatal Care and Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Management 
    • Post-Surgical Rehabilitation for Pediatric Patients 

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