Dr. Gourishankar M

Dr Gourishankar M is a highly skilled critical care specialist in Bangalore with 17 years of experience in intensive care medicine and anaesthesiology.

Holding an FNB in Critical Care, an IFCCM, and an MD in Anesthesiology from Jaslok Hospital, Dr Gourishankar brings superspecialty-level expertise in the management of critically ill patients across high-acuity hospital settings.

Patients and clinical teams seeking an expert anaesthesiologist in Bangalore will find that Dr M Gourishankar provides evidence-based, empathetic care at BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, Kengeri.

He is fluent in English, Kannada, and Hindi.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Critical Care Medicine and Intensive Care

Dr Gourishankar M specialises in the management of complex and life-threatening medical conditions within the intensive care unit. His FNB Critical Care qualification reflects a dedicated superspecialty training pathway.

• Multi-Organ Failure and Sepsis management
• Mechanical Ventilation and respiratory support
• Haemodynamic monitoring and circulatory stabilisation
• Management of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
• Post-operative critical care for high-risk surgical patients
• Management of neurological emergencies in the ICU

Anaesthesia and Perioperative Care

Dr M Gourishankar is an expert in providing safe and effective anaesthetic care for patients undergoing major surgical procedures. He focuses on precise physiological monitoring and pain management throughout the perioperative period.

• General Anaesthesia management for complex and major surgeries
• Regional Anaesthesia techniques including spinal, epidural, and nerve blocks
• Airway Management including difficult airway protocols
• Pre-operative risk stratification and patient optimisation

Invasive and Advanced Monitoring Procedures

Dr Gourishankar is proficient in performing and interpreting advanced monitoring techniques essential to critical care and anaesthetic practice.

• Arterial Line insertion and continuous blood pressure monitoring
• Central Venous Catheter placement and management
• Invasive cardiac output monitoring
• Clinical decision-making based on advanced haemodynamic data

Pain Medicine

Holding the FIPM (Fellow of Indian Pain Medicine), Dr Gourishankar provides structured pain management for both acute and chronic pain conditions.

• Acute post-operative pain protocols
• Chronic pain evaluation and interventional pain management
• Multimodal analgesia planning for surgical patients

Credentials and Trust Signals

Academic Qualifications

Dr Gourishankar M holds advanced postgraduate and superspecialty qualifications in critical care, anaesthesiology, and pain medicine.

• MBBS from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka (2009)
• MD Anesthesiology from Jaslok Hospital
• IFCCM (Indian Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine)
• FNB Critical Care from the National Board of Examinations
• FIPM (Fellow of Indian Pain Medicine)

Professional Experience and Research

Throughout his 17 years of experience, Dr Gourishankar has handled numerous complex cases in high-volume intensive care environments. He has actively participated in clinical research and workshops under the Critical Care department and has published multiple papers in the field.

Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council, Registration No. 83181 (from 2009)

Current Hospital Affiliation in Bangalore

Dr Gourishankar M currently serves as a Consultant at the following facility:

• BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, Kengeri, Bangalore

Book an Appointment with Dr Gourishankar M, Critical Care Specialist in Bangalore

To check consultation details and book a priority appointment with Dr Gourishankar M, a trusted critical care specialist in Bangalore, visit BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, Kengeri. You can also schedule your visit through the HexaHealth platform for a smooth and straightforward clinical experience with an experienced ICU and anaesthesia specialist.