Dr Ritesh Aggarwal

Dr. Ritesh Aggarwal is a highly accomplished intensivist with over 15 years of dedicated experience in critical care medicine. A postgraduate from Maulana Azad Medical College, he holds multiple advanced qualifications including EDIC and IDCC. He is known for his leadership in infection prevention, antibiotic stewardship, mechanical ventilation, and ICU safety protocols. Dr. Aggarwal is also a certified ACLS instructor and has developed award-winning clinical safety programs across hospitals.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS – Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
• DNB (Anaesthesiology) – National Board of Examinations
• Indian Diploma in Critical Care (IDCC) – ISCCM
• Fellowship in Clinical Research
• Certificate Course in Infectious Diseases
• European Diploma in Intensive Care (EDIC)
• ACLS & BLS Instructor – American Heart Association

Professional Experience:

• Currently working at Max Healthcare
• Senior Consultant, Critical Care – Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket (Oct 2017 – Present)
• Consultant, Critical Care – Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital (Feb 2013 – Sept 2017)
• Associate Consultant, Critical Care – Max Hospital, Gurgaon (Aug 2009 – Feb 2013)
• Registrar ICU – Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai (Jan 2009 – Jul 2009)
• Registrar ICU – Aditya Birla Hospital, Pune (Jan 2008 – Dec 2008)

Professional Memberships:

• Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine
• European Society of Intensive Care Medicine
• Society of Critical Care Medicine (USA)

Awards & Achievements:

• BMJ South Asia Awards 2017 – Infectious Diseases Initiative of the Year
• Quality Council of India D. L. Shah Platinum Quality Award 2017
• MHC Sushruta Award for Clinical Excellence 2018
• Asian Patient Safety Awards – Best Infection Prevention Practices (2016 & 2017)
• Asian Hospital Management Excellence Award – Patient Safety (2018)
• International Asian Hospital Management Award – Best Patient Safety Initiative (Manila, 2017)
• 2nd Prize – Poster at 7th Dubai International Critical Care Conference (Endosulfan Poisoning & NAC)
• 2nd Prize – Platform Presentation at CAHOCON 2017 (“Chasing zero VAP”)

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