Dr. Amit Vij

Senior Consultant

5 out of 5 Patient Satisfaction Ratings

MBBS, DCH, DNB (Paediatrics), IDPCC (Gold Medalist)

Experience: 18+ Years English, Hindi


About

Dr. Amit Vij is a Gold Medalist Paediatrician and Paediatric Intensivist with over 18 years of experience in managing critically ill children. Trained at The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, he specializes in paediatric and cardiac critical care, neonatal emergencies, and post-surgical recovery. His expertise includes mechanical ventilation, respiratory support, and multisystem failure management. A passionate mentor and educator, Dr. Vij is committed to advancing paediatric intensive care and ensuring the best outcomes for young patients.

Experience

    1. Associate Medical Director & Senior Consultant – Department of Paediatrics

    Current Role

    • Leading paediatric and cardiac critical care services.
    • Managing critically ill neonates and children, including post-surgical recovery.
    • Specializing in mechanical ventilation, respiratory support, and paediatric emergencies.
    • Overseeing multisystem failure and septic shock management in the ICU.

    2. Fellowship in Paediatric Critical Care – The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto

    • Specialized training in paediatric and cardiac intensive care.
    • Managed complex cases, including heart transplants and high-risk neonatal care.

    3. Paediatric Intensive Care Specialist – Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (Gold Medalist)

    • Focused on advanced paediatric critical care and emergency interventions.
    • Recognized as top-ranked in the Pan-India Fellowship Exit Exam (2012).

    4. Teaching & Mentorship

    • Actively involved in training and mentoring paediatricians in critical care.
    • Contributing to advancements in paediatric intensive care practices.

Language

  • English, Hindi

Qualification

    • MBBS
    • DCH (Diploma in Child Health)
    • DNB (Paediatrics)
    • IDPCC (Indian Diploma in Paediatric Critical Care) – Gold Medalist
    • Fellowship in Paediatric Critical Care – The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto

Awards & Achievements

    • Gold Medalist in Paediatric Intensive Care Fellowship (Sir Ganga Ram Hospital) 
    • Top Rank (Pan-India) in Fellowship Exit Exam (2012) 
    • Gold Medal at 15th National Conference of Paediatric Critical Care at Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra-2013 
    • Winner of Young Talent Hunt at NCPCC, Mumbai - 2016 

Memberships

    • Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) 
    • IAP Intensive Care Chapter 

Research & Publications

    Dr. Amit Vij has contributed to the advancement of paediatric critical care through research and publications in reputed medical journals. His work focuses on:

    • Paediatric and Cardiac Critical Care – Innovations in managing critically ill children.
    • Mechanical Ventilation Strategies – Advanced techniques like APRV & HFOV.
    • Sepsis & Multisystem Failure – Best practices in paediatric ICU management.
    • Post-Operative Cardiac Recovery – Improving outcomes for paediatric heart transplant patients.

Specialization

    • Pediatric Critical Care 
    • Cardiac Intensive Care (Single Ventricles, Heart Transplants, Post-Surgical Cardiac Recovery) 
    • Neonatal and Pediatric Emergency Care 
    • Mechanical Ventilation Management (APRV, HFOV) 
    • Respiratory Support for Critically III Children 
    • Invasive and Non-Invasive Monitoring in Pediatric ICUs 
    • Multisystem Failure and Septic Shock Management 
    • Management of Pediatric Neurological Conditions in ICUs 
    • High-Risk Neonatal Care and Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Management 
    • Post-Surgical Rehabilitation for Pediatric Patients 

Our Medical Experts

Dr. Ravi Kale

Paediatrics

View Profile

Dr. Ravi Kale

Paediatrics

Dr. Shashi Bhushan

Paediatrics

View Profile

Dr. Shashi Bhushan

Paediatrics