Dr Dinesh Kumar Chirla

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Chirla is a distinguished pediatric intensivist and neonatologist, currently serving as the Director of Intensive Care Services at Rainbow Children’s Hospital. With more than three decades of clinical experience, he has been instrumental in developing one of the largest neonatal and pediatric intensive care networks in India. He has trained in prestigious institutions across India, the UK, and Australia, and is recognized internationally for his expertise in critical care and neonatal transport. A gold medalist, prolific researcher with over 70 publications, and academic leader, Dr. Chirla has also contributed to record-breaking initiatives like the largest gathering of preterm babies (Guinness World Record) and saving South Asia’s smallest baby (375 grams). His leadership has helped grow Rainbow from 50 beds to 1700+ beds, with 350 NICU beds across 5 states.

Educational Qualification:

• MBBS – Marathwada University (1990)
• MD (Pediatrics) – Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (1994)
• DM (Neonatology) – Bombay University (1998)
• MRCPCH – Royal College of Pediatrics, London, UK (2002)
• CCST (Neonatology) – Royal College of Pediatrics, London, UK (2003)

Professional Experience:

• Director – Intensive Care Services, Rainbow Children’s Hospital (20+ years)
• Senior Clinical Fellow, Neonatology – St. Michael’s Hospital, Bristol, UK
• Fellowship in Pediatric Intensive Care – Bristol Children’s Hospital, UK
• Over 32 years of pediatric and neonatal practice

Awards & Achievements:

• Gold Medalist in Pediatrics
• Guinness World Record – Largest gathering of preterm babies
• Limca Book of Records – Saving smallest baby in South Asia (375 g)
• Founder – Largest Neonatal & Pediatric Emergency Transport Network in India
• Best Doctor Award by multiple organizations

Professional Memberships:

• Secretary – AP NNF
• President – Telangana NNF (2018)
• Joint Secretary – NNF (2021–22)
• Chairperson – IAP Intensive Care Chapter (2023)
• Vice President – National Neonatology Forum India (2024)

Fellowships:

• FRCPCH – Royal College of Pediatrics, London, UK (2015)
• Fellowship in Neonatology – Mercy Hospital, Melbourne, Australia

Publications:

• 70+ research publications in national & international journals
• Contributions to pediatric and neonatal textbooks