Dr. Karthik Raj Manoharan is a distinguished Perioperative physician specializing in liver transplant anesthesiology and transplant critical care, with over 16 years of experience in healthcare. As the Clinical Lead for Liver Transplant Anesthesia and Head of Critical Care Medicine at GEM Hospitals, Chennai, he leads a skilled team to deliver advanced care for solid organ transplant patients.Dr. KR’s academic background is remarkable, holding an M.D. in Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine from the prestigious Sri Ramachandra University, an M.Sc. in Infectious Diseases from The University of Western Australia, and a Fellowship in Liver Transplant Anesthesiology from Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. Additionally, he has pursued an MBA in Hospital & Health Systems Management from BITS Pilani, enhancing his expertise in healthcare management.

His contributions span over a decade of experience in liver transplant Anesthesia, intensive care for solid organ transplant patients, and with advanced ICU care for Acute Liver Failure & Acute on Chronic Liver Failure. Dr. KR has been involved in advanced clinical research in liver transplant, and publications in renowned national and international journals. He has presented at multiple conferences, demonstrating his commitment to advancing medical knowledge.

At GEM Hospitals, Dr. KR ensures best practices in transplant anesthesiology, leading efforts in critical care innovation and improving patient outcomes. His vision is to blend cutting-edge medical research with superior healthcare delivery, aligning local practices with international standards. Actively involved in teaching and mentoring, he continues to shape the future of liver transplant anesthesiology and critical care medicine.

Dr. KR’s rare combination of expertise in both liver transplant anesthesia and critical care positions him among a select group of specialists in India. With only a handful of professionals in the country capable of delivering this dual expertise at such an advanced level, Dr. KR is at the forefront of his field. His comprehensive approach, seamlessly integrating anesthesiology with critical care management for transplant patients, ensures exceptional patient outcomes. This unique proficiency underscores his commitment to setting new standards in transplant medicine and critical care, driving excellence in a highly specialized domain. His vision is to drive innovation in liver transplant care while setting new benchmarks for integrated, world-class medical services in India.

Experience:

• Liver Transplant Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Unit – services, operations and management

– 10 years experience*

• General Anaesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine and Pain Medicine – services, operations and management – 10 years experience*
• Management, operations and services of Multi-disciplinary ICU – 13 years experience*
• Hospital operations, administration & management – 16 years experience *
• Data analysis, Clinical Research & Translational Research – 16 years experience*
• Academic Teaching, Lecturing and Demonstration – 17 years experience *

Core strengths

• Critical Care Medicine
• Liver Transplant Anesthesiology
• Liver Transplant Critical Care Management
• Medical Education and Clinical Research
• Critical Care Nurse education and training
• Medical Communication
• Quality Patient Care and Service Utilization monitoring
• Healthcare Management
• Hospital Administration
• Pharmacovigilance
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
• Fire safety in hospital