Dr. Niveditha Balakrishnan
Emergency Medicine Specialist in Bangalore
MBBS, DNB Emergency Medicine
5+ Years
Experience
95% Recommended
(98 Ratings)
5+
Experience
(Years)
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Dr Niveditha Balakrishnan is a Consultant and Head of the Emergency Medicine Department at Manipal Hospital, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, with expertise in advanced airway management, trauma care, critical medical emergencies, and paediatric emergency medicine.
She holds the MRCEM (UK) from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, serves as an Editor for the Indian Journal of Emergency Medicine, and is a certified ACLS and ATLS Instructor, reflecting strong clinical and academic engagement in emergency medicine.
She consults in English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu.
Area of Expertise
Advanced Airway and Ventilatory Management
Patients requiring emergency airway intervention and ventilatory support are managed with advanced airway and mechanical support techniques:
- Endotracheal intubation
- Supraglottic airway management
- Needle cricothyroidotomy and tracheostomy
- Non-invasive and mechanical ventilation
- Advanced ventilatory management
Trauma Management
Patients with acute traumatic injuries are assessed and managed with structured trauma protocols in the emergency setting:
- Polytrauma assessment and resuscitation
- Trauma life support management
- ICD insertion
- Vascular access including central and arterial lines
- Radiography interpretation including CT, MRI, and X-ray
Critical and Medical Emergencies
Patients with life-threatening medical conditions presenting to the emergency department are managed with rapid assessment and critical care interventions:
- Sepsis risk stratification and management
- Pulmonary embolism management
- Toxicology and poisoning management
- End-of-life care in emergency settings
- Lumbar puncture and procedural sedation
Paediatric Emergency Medicine
Patients presenting with acute paediatric emergencies are assessed and managed with dedicated paediatric emergency protocols:
- Paediatric emergency assessment and resuscitation
- Paediatric advanced life support
- Acute illness management in children
- Paediatric airway management
- Critical paediatric condition stabilisation
Cardiac and Vascular Emergencies
Patients with acute cardiac and vascular emergencies are managed with evidence-based emergency cardiology protocols:
- Cardiac arrhythmia management
- Anaphylaxis and cardiac emergency management
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Acute coronary syndrome assessment
- Haemodynamic monitoring and stabilisation
Credentials and Qualifications
- MBBS, Yerevan State Medical University
- DNB Emergency Medicine, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi (2023)
- MRCEM, Member of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, UK
- ACLS Certification and Instructor
- ATLS Certification and Instructor
- PALS Provider
Current Affiliations
- Consultant and Head, Emergency Medicine Department, Manipal Hospital, Jayanagar, Bengaluru
Research and Academic Contributions
- The REDS Score: A New Scoring System to Risk Stratify Emergency Department Suspected Sepsis, Indian Journal of Emergency Medicine
- Massive Pulmonary Embolism despite Anticoagulation in a Post-Covid Patient, peer-reviewed publication
- Ventricular Bigeminy in Anaphylaxis Treated with Epinephrine, Indian Journal of Emergency Medicine
- Editor, Indian Journal of Emergency Medicine
- Active contributor to quality improvement and continuous medical education initiatives in emergency medicine
Professional Memberships
- Member, Royal College of Emergency Medicine, UK
- Member, Society of Emergency Medicine India
- National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences
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Dr. Niveditha Balakrishnan's Medical Specialities & Areas of Expertise
Dr. Niveditha Balakrishnan performs major interventions in the following specialities:
- Emergency Medicine
Education & Achievements
- Yerevan State Medical University (MBBS)
- Max Super Speciality Hospital (DNB Emergency Medicine)
Memberships
- Royal College of Emergency Medicine
Work Experience
- Consultant and Head - Manipal Hospital, Jayanagar
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95%
Based on 98 ratings
Write a ReviewMy mother had a severe cardiac episode and was taken to emergency. Dr Niveditha Balakrishnan stabilised her quickly and coordinated with cardiology team. Her ACLS training and experience were evident in the way she managed everything under pressure.
She handled my father’s emergency admission very calmly and ensured immediate treatment. Her communication was very clear and supportive.
We reached hospital after a road accident. Dr Niveditha handled trauma assessment and initial treatment very efficiently. She kept us informed and ensured everything was done quickly. Very experienced emergency physician.
We rushed my child to emergency with high fever and breathing difficulty. Dr Niveditha assessed everything very quickly and started treatment without delay. Her experience in paediatric emergency medicine was very reassuring. She explained the condition in simple terms and guided us clearly. The response time and care were excellent.
After an accident,Dr Niveditha handled trauma evaluation and stabilisation. Her experience in emergency medicine was clearly visible.
FAQs about Dr. Niveditha Balakrishnan
Dr. Niveditha Balakrishnan specialises in Emergency Medicine.
Dr. Niveditha Balakrishnan has 5 years of experience in Emergency Medicine.
Doctor Niveditha Balakrishnan practices at the following hospitals:
The consultation timings of Dr. Niveditha Balakrishnan for an appointment are:
Mon - Sat
10:00 AM - 08:00 PM
The Consultation Fee of Doctor Niveditha Balakrishnan is available on Call on 24*7 helpline number 8069923891.
Dr. Niveditha Balakrishnan's qualifications are: MBBS, DNB Emergency Medicine, Certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Certifications in Advanced Trauma Life Support, Certifications in Paediatric Advanced Life Support.
There are 98% ratings and 95% recommendation for Dr. Niveditha Balakrishnan based on the patient's feedback.
Emergency medicine deals with the immediate diagnosis and treatment of life-threatening conditions such as trauma, heart attacks, strokes, breathing difficulties, and severe infections, and Dr Niveditha Balakrishnan manages a wide range of critical emergencies at Manipal Hospital, Jayanagar, Bengaluru.
Advanced airway management involves securing and maintaining a patient’s breathing in critical conditions using specialised techniques and equipment, and Dr Niveditha Balakrishnan is experienced in managing complex airway emergencies in the emergency department.
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