Dr. Vivek Ranjan

Dr Vivek Ranjan is a senior paediatrician and paediatric critical care specialist in Patna with 17 years of experience in paediatric intensive care, paediatric rheumatology, and complex child healthcare, currently serving as Director and Head of Department of Paediatrics and PICU at Paras HMRI Hospital, Patna.

He has previously worked as Senior Consultant at Medanta, Patna, Senior Resident at AIIMS Patna and Maulana Azad Medical College New Delhi, and is EULAR-PReS certified in Paediatric Rheumatology.

He consults in English and Hindi.

Area of Expertise

Paediatric Critical Care

Dr Vivek Ranjan manages critically ill children in the paediatric intensive care unit with advanced life support and evidence-based protocols:

• Paediatric ICU (PICU) management
• Critically ill child stabilisation and monitoring
• Mechanical ventilation in children
• Multi-organ dysfunction management in paediatrics
• Paediatric advanced life support

Paediatric Rheumatology

Dr Ranjan evaluates and manages children with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, with advanced EULAR-PReS certification in paediatric rheumatology:

• Juvenile idiopathic arthritis diagnosis and management
• Systemic lupus erythematosus in children
• Vasculitis and autoimmune disease in paediatrics
• Inflammatory joint and connective tissue disorders
• Complex autoimmune condition management in children

Paediatric Pulmonology

Dr Vivek assesses and manages children with respiratory and lung conditions:

• Childhood asthma diagnosis and management
• Recurrent respiratory infection management
• Chronic lung disease in children
• Respiratory distress evaluation and care
• Pulmonary function assessment in children

Paediatric Endocrinology

Dr Ranjan evaluates and manages hormonal and metabolic conditions in children:

• Childhood diabetes diagnosis and management
• Growth and thyroid disorder assessment
• Adrenal and hormonal condition management
• Metabolic disorder evaluation in children
• Puberty-related endocrine conditions

Neurodevelopmental and Behavioural Disorders

Dr Vivek Ranjan assesses children with neurodevelopmental delays and behavioural conditions using structured clinical evaluation:

• Developmental delay assessment and management
• Autism spectrum disorder evaluation
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) management
• Behavioural disorder assessment in children
• Neurodevelopmental milestone monitoring

Rare and Complex Paediatric Diseases

Dr Ranjan diagnoses and manages rare and diagnostically challenging paediatric conditions:

• Rare disease identification and workup
• Inborn errors of metabolism evaluation
• Complex multi-system paediatric conditions
• Genetic and metabolic disorder management
• High-risk paediatric case management

General and Preventive Paediatrics

Dr Vivek provides comprehensive outpatient paediatric care for children across all age groups:

• Routine child health assessment and vaccination
• Neonatal and infant care
• Growth and nutrition monitoring
• Infectious disease management in children
• General paediatric consultation

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Hospital, Bhagalpur (2009)
• Diploma in Child Health (DCH), Patna Medical College and Hospital, Patna (2015)
• DNB Paediatrics, St Stephens Hospital, New Delhi (2018)
• EULAR-PReS Certification in Paediatric Rheumatology
• Medical Registration: Bihar Medical Council, Registration No. 38952 (2010)

Clinical Experience and Hospital Affiliations

Current Affiliation

• Paras HMRI Hospital, Indrapuri, Patna, Director and Head of Department, Paediatrics and PICU (April 2026 to present)

Previous Associations

• Jay Prabha Medanta Super Speciality Hospital, Patna, Senior Consultant, Paediatrics
• Narayan Medical College and Hospital, Sasaram, Assistant Professor, Paediatrics
• AIIMS, Patna, Senior Resident
• Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, Senior Resident
• St Stephens Hospital, New Delhi, DNB Paediatrics Training
• Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi, Senior Residency
• Patna Medical College and Hospital, Patna, DCH Training

Professional Memberships

• Member, Indian Academy of Paediatrics

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