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Critical Care & Emergency Medicine
Precision Specialists in Vellore.

Rapid, life-saving 24/7 Critical Care and Emergency protocols at Indira Hospital.

About the Critical Care & Emergency Medicine Department

Last Updated: June 2026

24/7 Critical Care & Emergency Medicine: When Every Second Counts

In a medical crisis, immediate, expert intervention is the difference between life and death. The Department of Critical Care & Emergency Medicine at Indira Super Speciality Hospital is a highly responsive, state-of-the-art facility operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to manage all forms of acute medical emergencies and severe trauma.

Advanced Emergency Infrastructure

  • Rapid Triage & Resuscitation: Immediate assessment by trained ER physicians using globally accepted triage protocols to prioritize critical patients instantly.
  • Comprehensive Trauma Center: Multidisciplinary trauma team (including surgeons, orthopedists, and neurosurgeons) ready to manage severe accidents, head injuries, and poly-trauma.
  • Code Blue & Cardiac Emergencies: Dedicated 'Code Blue' team and a direct pathway to our advanced Cardiac Cath Lab for immediate intervention during heart attacks (STEMI).
  • State-of-the-Art ICU: Fully equipped Intensive Care Units featuring advanced ventilators, continuous hemodynamic monitoring, and 1:1 specialist nursing care for the most vulnerable patients.

Supported by rapid laboratory diagnostics, 24/7 imaging (CT, MRI, Ultrasound), and a fully equipped ambulance fleet, Indira Hospital delivers unmatched emergency medical care to the Vellore region.

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Critical Care & Emergency Medicine Patient Experiences

Real stories from patients treated in our Critical Care & Emergency Medicine department.

Lakshmi Narayanan

Verified Patient

"The cardiology team at Indira Hospital saved my life. Dr. P. Shankar personally oversaw my treatment and the 24/7 ICU care was exceptional. Truly world-class facility in Vellore."

Cardiac Care Vellore

Rajesh Kumar

Verified Patient

"Had my gallbladder surgery done laparoscopically. The procedure was minimally invasive and I recovered within days. The surgical team was highly professional and caring."

Laparoscopic Surgery Vellore

Meera Devi

Verified Patient

"The surgical team at Indira Hospital treated my chronic gastritis issue effectively. Their diagnostic approach was thorough and the treatment plan worked brilliantly. Highly recommend the gastro department."

Gastroenterology Vellore

Meet the Experts in Critical Care & Emergency Medicine

Dr. Srinivasan Karbar

Dr. Srinivasan Karbar

Emergency Medicine

12+ Yrs

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Emergency Medicine, Resuscitation & ACLS, Polytrauma Management, Critical Care Medicine

Dr. Jackson P John

Dr. Jackson P John

Emergency Medicine

9+ Yrs

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Emergency Medicine, Advanced Airway Management, Trauma & Surgical Emergencies, Disaster Medicine

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Dr. P. Shankar

Dr. P. Shankar

General Surgery

30+ Yrs

Chairman & HOD - General Surgery | Top Proctologist in India & Tamil Nadu

General Surgery, Proctology, Laparoscopic Surgery, Surgical Gastroenterology, Diabetic Foot Care

Dr. Karan Shankar

Dr. Karan Shankar

General Surgery

12+ Yrs

Clinical/Speciality Lead - Indira Laser & Laparoscopy Centre | Executive Director

General Surgery, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Minimal Access Surgery, Abdominal Wall Reconstructive Surgery, Proctology

Dr. Somashekar
18+ Yrs

Senior Consultant Urologist

Laser Kidney Stone Surgery (RIRS), Prostate Surgery (TURP/Laser), Endourology, Advanced Laparoscopic Urology

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