About us

The Department of Anaesthesia comprises of the Anaesthesia Service, the Intensive Care Unit and the Pain Service managed by fifteen consultant anaesthetists and over 40 residents including post graduate students. Our involvement supports our belief that the responsibility for anaesthetic management entails patient care throughout the peri-operative period. The Department is affiliated to the Homi Bhabha National Institute (Deemed University) and has MCI recognised postgraduate diploma (D.A) and degree courses (M.D.) in Anesthesia Seven staff members are recognised teachers for the above courses. Several members of the department are specialists in their respective field. The department is recognised nationwide for it's expertise in the anesthetic management of surgical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, pre- and post operative care including pain therapy and intensive care of cancer patients .The department attracts several qualified anesthetist from different parts of the country who wish to undergo advanced training in different areas. The Department has a strong academic inclination. Many members of the department have acquired foreign qualifications or have received specialisation training abroad and have varied research interests. Members have made important contributions in prestigious national and international journals. The Department also boasts of an excellent annual postgraduate teaching program in anesthesia (Anesthesia Review Course) for students from various parts of the country and also holds in house bi-weekly academic meets.