Dr Sushant Chhabra

Dr. Sushant Chhabra is a highly regarded Emergency Medicine specialist currently serving as the Cluster Head of Emergency Medicine at Manipal Hospitals (North-West Region). He has extensive experience in managing high-pressure emergency and trauma situations, with special expertise in disaster medicine and resuscitation. Actively involved in academics, research, and public health advocacy, he is also a trusted medical voice on emergency preparedness, COVID-19 awareness, and vaccination safety.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS
• Master of Emergency Medicine (MEM)
• Member of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (MRCEM)

Professional Experience:

• Cluster Head – Emergency Medicine, Manipal Hospitals (North-West Region)
• Consultant & Head of Department – Emergency Medicine, Manipal Hospitals, Delhi
• Extensive experience in academic and clinical emergency medicine
• Actively involved in disaster response planning and emergency preparedness

Awards & Achievements:

• International Scholarship – American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) (2016, 2019)
• Past Lead – Health Care Corps, Save Life Foundation
• 2nd Prize – Oral Presentation, EMCON 2013 (Society for Emergency Medicine in India)
• 1st Prize – Quiz Competition, EMCON 2013, Calicut
• Expert Witness and Judge – CPR Relay World Record, Saveetha University, Chennai

Professional Memberships:

• Society of Emergency Medicine, India (SEMI)
• American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)
• American Academy of Emergency Medicine in India (AAEMI)
• Royal College of Emergency Medicine
• Regional Faculty (India) – American Heart Association

Fellowships:

• Advanced international exposure through ACEP scholarships
• Faculty involvement with the American Heart Association (India)

Publications:

• Survey of Student Perception of Medical Education Environment among Emergency Medicine Residents of an Academic Medical Institute in Northern India – International Journal of Emergency Medicine
• Misdiagnosing Epilepsy: A Case Report on Stokes-Adams Syndrome – Clinical Case Reports International (2018)
• Contributor to academic emergency medicine journals and research

Talks & Media Presence:

• Expert commentary on COVID-19 vaccine safety – Times of India
• Insights on long-term effects of COVID-19 – The Hindu
• Featured in The Week as a Pandemic Hero for work in emergency medicine