Dr. Shrishu R Kamath

Consultant

26 Years of Experience

Pediatrician

MBBS, DCH, DNB, Fellowship

Reg. No.:53211, Karnataka Medical Council, 82890

SIMS Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai

English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil

Consultation Fee ₹ 2900

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About Dr. Shrishu R Kamath

Dr. Shrishu R. Kamath Paediatric Intensivist is a senior consultant at SIMS Hospital Chennai, specializing in advanced pediatric critical care and intensive care management. With decades of rich experience, he has successfully treated thousands of critically ill children requiring PICU admission.

His expertise spans ventilatory management, pediatric sepsis, trauma, respiratory failure, shock, and complex multi-organ dysfunction. Dr. Kamath is also known for pioneering quality protocols in pediatric intensive care, training young pediatricians, and publishing widely in the field.

Families often highlight Dr. Shrishu R. Kamath Reviews for his dedication, clear communication, and reassuring nature, making him one of the most sought-after Critical Care Paediatricians in Chennai.

Dr. Shrishu R. Kamath’s Expertise and Specializations

Advanced Paediatric Intensive Care (PICU): Dr. Shrishu R. Kamath is recognized as one of the Best PICU Doctors in Chennai, brings unmatched expertise in managing critically ill children with multi-organ failure, sepsis, and severe trauma. He ensures round-the-clock intensive monitoring and care for life-threatening pediatric conditions.
Ventilation & Critical Respiratory Management: As a leading Child Intensivist in Chennai, Dr. Kamath specializes in advanced invasive and non-invasive ventilation strategies for children with respiratory distress, pneumonia, ARDS, and post-surgical complications.
Paediatric Emergency & Trauma Care: Dr. Shrishu R. Kamath SIMS Hospital Chennai is highly skilled in handling pediatric emergencies such as shock, head injury, poisoning, and metabolic crises. His rapid response and advanced protocols improve survival rates significantly in critical emergencies.
Infectious Disease & Sepsis Management: With expertise in treating pediatric sepsis, meningitis, and systemic infections, Dr. Kamath applies global evidence-based guidelines to reduce mortality and improve recovery outcomes.
Holistic Family-Centered Critical Care: Beyond intensive medical management, Dr. Kamath focuses on empathetic communication with parents, counseling families, and guiding them through the critical care journey with transparency and compassion.

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Top Paediatric Intensive Care Procedures Performed by Dr. Shrishu R. Kamath and Their Cost

Dr. Shrishu R. Kamath, Paediatric Intensivist at SIMS Hospital Chenna,i provides advanced critical care for children in life-threatening conditions. Below are some key procedures with indicative cost ranges:

Procedure	Cost in INR	Cost in USD
PICU Stay (per day)	INR 18,000 – INR 40,000	USD 202 – USD 450
Mechanical Ventilation (per day)	INR 12,000 – INR 25,000	USD 135 – USD 281
Non-invasive Ventilation (per day)	INR 8,000 – INR 18,000	USD 90 – USD 203
Sepsis & Septic Shock Management Package	INR 70,000 – INR 1,50,000	USD 788 – USD 1,690
Pediatric Trauma & Emergency Stabilization	INR 80,000 – INR 2,00,000	USD 901 – USD 2,253
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)	INR 25,000 – INR 60,000	USD 281 – USD 676
Post-surgical Pediatric Intensive Care (per package)	INR 1,00,000 – INR 2,50,000	USD 1,126 – USD 2816
Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Support	INR 1,50,000 – INR 3,00,000	USD 1,690 – USD 3,379
ECMO Support (per day, where available)	INR 1,00,000 – INR 2,00,000	USD 1,126 – USD 2,253
Neurological Emergencies (Status Epilepticus / Encephalitis)	INR 60,000 – INR 1,20,000	USD 676 – USD 1352

Note: Costs are approximate and may vary depending on the child’s condition, length of PICU stay, medications, diagnostic tests, and hospital policy.

Some Patient Reviews for Dr. Shrishu R. Kamath

Some Patient Reviews for Dr. Shrishu R. Kamath reflect his reputation as a trusted Paediatric Intensivist in Chennai, praised for his clinical expertise, compassionate care, and life-saving interventions in critical cases:

“Our child was critically ill and admitted to the PICU. Thanks to Dr. Shrishu R. Kamath, Paediatric Intensivist, she recovered completely. His calmness and knowledge gave us hope.”

“The Best PICU Doctor in Chennai – he explained every detail and reassured us at every step. We are very thankful for his care.”

“Dr. Kamath is a highly skilled Child Intensivist in Chennai. His timely intervention and compassionate approach saved our son’s life.”

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Education

MBBS, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore – 1999
DCH (Diploma in Child Health), Pediatrics, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal – 2002
DNB (Diplomate of National Board), Pediatrics, Kanchi Kamakoti CHILDS Trust Hospital, Chennai – 2004
Fellowship in Pediatric Intensive Care, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, 2007
Fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care/Cardiac Critical Care/CATS, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK, 2010
Fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care/Cardiac Critical Care/CCRT, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada, 2012

Training & Certificates

Completed fellowships in Pediatric Intensive Care, Pediatric Critical Care, and Cardiac Critical Care from renowned institutions in Chennai, London, and Toronto.
Instructor for Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course conducted by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

Past Experience

Consultant and senior Paediatric Intensivist at leading hospitals in Chennai.
International fellowship experience in London and Toronto, specializing in advanced pediatric critical care and cardiac intensive care.
Active mentor and trainer for junior doctors in pediatric critical care protocols and life-saving interventions.

Associations/Membership

Founder member of CHILD Heart International, providing pediatric cardiac care to countries like Iraq and Sudan.
Professional memberships include the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and other esteemed pediatric and critical care organizations.

Paper Published

Author of the second edition of the Paediatric Critical Care Manual, published by Wolters Kluwer.
Research publications in reputed journals, including Journal of Pediatric Critical Care and the Indian Journal of Pediatrics.
Contributed to academic literature on pediatric critical care, sepsis management, and pediatric cardiac emergencies.