Dr. Sonia D Pawaskar

Dr Sonia D Pawaskar is a highly decisive, board-certified Consultant in Emergency Medicine in Goa, bringing 10 years of high-acuity clinical experience to the management of life-threatening trauma and acute medical crises.

She currently consults at the premier Manipal Hospitals in Dona Paula, Panaji. Possessing an exceptionally robust academic foundation, she holds an MD in Emergency Medicine, augmented by prestigious dual Fellowships in Intensive Care Medicine (FICM and ISCCM) and a Diploma in Medico-Legal Systems (DMLS).

An authoritative figure in rapid emergency response, she serves as the Regional Head of SACTEM in Goa and is a certified AHA BLS and ACLS Instructor.

Highly sought after for her expertise in emergency toxicology, difficult airway management, and paediatric emergencies, she consults fluently in English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, and Konkani.

Specialty Areas, Conditions, and Treatments

Dr Sonia D Pawaskar provides rapid, life-saving medical and surgical interventions for patients presenting with catastrophic trauma, sudden cardiac arrests, and complex poisonings across premier emergency departments in Goa.

Severe Trauma Resuscitation and Airway Management

Patients suffering from catastrophic injuries due to severe road traffic accidents, massive uncontrollable bleeding, or those experiencing acute respiratory failure and severe choking demand immediate, protocol-driven stabilisation. Dr Sonia provides authoritative emergency care:

• Advanced Trauma Resuscitation
• Difficult Airway Management and Intubation
• Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Emergencies

Emergency Toxicology and Resuscitation

Individuals presenting with life-threatening chemical poisoning, critical drug overdoses, or those experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest require highly aggressive, time-sensitive medical intervention to prevent fatal outcomes. Dr Sonia offers expert resuscitation oversight:

• Advanced Emergency Toxicology Protocols
• Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC) Management
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Administration

Paediatric and Acute Medical Emergencies

Children presenting as critically unresponsive, patients suffering from acute severe pain, or individuals experiencing life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) require a highly specialised, empathetic, and rapid response. Dr Sonia provides comprehensive acute care:

• Expert Paediatric Emergency Care
• Comprehensive Acute Pain Management
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Stabilisation

Credentials and Trust Signals

Dr Sonia D Pawaskar possesses an incredibly robust academic foundation, augmented by a decade of rigorous clinical practice in high-stress emergency and intensive care environments:

• MBBS from MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital, Bengaluru (2016)
• MD in Emergency Medicine from SS Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Davangere (2022)
• Fellowship in Intensive Care Medicine (FICM) (recognised by the British Accreditation Council)
• Fellowship from the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM)
• Diploma in Medico-Legal Systems (DMLS) from Symbiosis School Pune

Leadership, Awards, and Academic Contributions

A deeply dedicated academic clinician and emergency leader, Dr Sonia D Pawaskar actively shapes emergency medical protocols and training standards across the region:

Leadership and Key Roles:

• Regional Head of the Society of Acute Care, Trauma and Emergency Medical Services (SACTEM), Goa.
• Certified BLS and ACLS Instructor accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Awards and Recognition:

• Secured the 7th Rank in MD Emergency Medicine at the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.
• Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by the District Magistrate (DM) for exceptional efforts in managing COVID-19 patients.
• Completed specialised training in "Emergency Ultrasound Skills and Application" at St John’s Medical College, Bengaluru.

Research and Publications:

• Actively published in prominent journals, including studies on "Methylene Blue in the treatment of COVID-19" and "A Bloody Mystery: When Subarachnoid Haemorrhage Masquerades as a GI Bleed".
• Presented the acclaimed poster "Bane Toxic Left The Heart Hypoxic" at the State Level Conference EM Karnataka, JSS Mysore.

Professional Memberships

Demonstrating her unwavering commitment to advancing emergency medicine and critical care standards, Dr Sonia holds esteemed memberships in elite medical bodies:

• Member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Member of The Emergency Medicine Association (EMA), India
• Member of the Karnataka Emergency Physician Association (KEPA)

Current Hospital Affiliations in Goa

Dr Sonia D Pawaskar currently consults as a leading Emergency Medicine Specialist at the following premier healthcare facility:

• Manipal Hospitals, Dr E Borges Road, Dona Paula, Panaji, Goa.

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