Dr. Mahesha Padyana

Dr Mahesha Padyana is a highly accomplished and globally trained Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Bangalore, bringing 16 years of extensive clinical experience in managing life-threatening medical emergencies.

He currently serves as a Consultant in Critical Care Medicine at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bangalore. Holding a formidable array of qualifications including an FNB, IDCCM, and the prestigious EDIC (European Diploma in Intensive Care), he possesses deep expertise in the most advanced life-support interventions.

His core clinical proficiencies lie in managing complex infectious diseases, severe ARDS, septic shock, and providing high-stakes ECMO and transplant-related post-operative care.

An award-winning researcher and prominent faculty member at global intensive care symposiums, he combines rigorous evidence-based protocols with deeply empathetic patient care.

He connects seamlessly with a diverse patient demographic, consulting fluently in English, Kannada, Hindi, and Tulu.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Mahesha Padyana provides exceptionally advanced, life-saving intensive care interventions for critically ill patients battling severe infections, complex organ failures, and acute respiratory distress at Manipal Hospital.

Severe Infections and Septic Shock

Patients battling highly aggressive severe drug-resistant infections, critical dengue complications (such as dengue-induced splenic rupture), complex HIV-Tuberculosis co-infections, or rapidly deteriorating septic shock require immediate, aggressive intensive care to prevent fatal multi-organ damage. Dr Mahesha provides elite infection management:

• Advanced Septic Shock Resuscitation
• Critical Infectious Disease Management
• Complex Antimicrobial Therapy and Infection Control

Respiratory Failure and ECMO Support

Individuals suffering from catastrophic acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), severe pneumonia, or massive lung failure unresponsive to conventional ventilators require ultra-advanced mechanical and extracorporeal life support. Dr Mahesha offers highly specialised respiratory interventions:

• Comprehensive ARDS Management
• Advanced ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) Therapy
• Complex Ventilator Support and Airway Management

Multi-Organ Failure and Post-Transplant Care

Patients deteriorating rapidly into multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS), suffering from sudden acute renal failure or acute alcohol hepatitis/liver failure, or individuals in highly unstable post-transplant states require meticulous, multidisciplinary physiological support. Dr Mahesha provides expert critical intervention:

• Multi-Organ Support Therapy (Renal and Hepatic Support)
• Highly Complex Post-Operative and Transplant Care
• Acute Renal and Liver Failure Intensive Care

Neurocritical Care and Palliative Support

Patients experiencing sudden, catastrophic severe brain injuries, critical neurological deterioration, or individuals suffering from severe terminal illness discomfort require rigorous neurological monitoring and deeply empathetic pain management. Dr Mahesha provides comprehensive support:

• Advanced Neurocritical Care and ICU Management
• Intracranial Pressure (ICP) Monitoring
• Compassionate Palliative Care Support

Credentials and Trust Signals

Dr Mahesha Padyana possesses an incredibly robust academic foundation, augmented by nearly two decades of high-volume intensive care practice across premier medical institutions:

• MBBS
• MD in Internal Medicine
• FNB in Critical Care Medicine
• IDCCM (Indian Diploma in Critical Care Medicine)
• EDIC (European Diploma in Intensive Care)

Reflecting his immense clinical authority, Dr Mahesha was a prominent faculty member at highly prestigious global medical events, including Criticon 2022 and the Global Intensive Care Symposium (GICS) 2022.

Leadership, Awards, and Academic Contributions

A deeply dedicated medical researcher and academic leader, Dr Mahesha Padyana has significantly advanced critical care protocols through his extensive, high-impact clinical research:

Key Awards and Recognition:

• Highly recognised for his landmark paper on the clinical profile and outcome of dengue fever in the ICU.
• Received prestigious accolades for his critical article on spontaneous splenic rupture due to dengue, published in the Radiology of Infectious Diseases.
• Award-winning contributions recognised by the National Journal of Laboratory Medicine.

Research and Publications:

• Extensively published on infectious diseases, including "HIV-Tuberculosis: A Study of Chest X-Ray Patterns in Relation to CD4 Count" and "HIV in Females: A Clinico-epidemiological Study".
• Published complex clinical analyses on rare medical conditions, including "Abernethy Malformation: A Rare Presentation in the Elderly".

Professional Memberships

Demonstrating his unwavering commitment to advancing critical care medicine, ethical practice, and palliative support, Dr Mahesha holds esteemed memberships in elite national bodies:

• Member of the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM)
• Member of the Association of Physicians of India (API)
• Member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Member of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC)

Current Hospital Affiliations in Bangalore

Dr Mahesha Padyana currently consults as a leading Critical Care Medicine Specialist at the following premier healthcare facility:

• Manipal Hospital, 98, HAL Old Airport Road, Kodihalli, Bengaluru

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