Dr. Anurupa Popuri

Dr Anurupa Popuri is a skilled and dedicated paediatric intensivist in Vijayawada with over 13 years of experience in paediatric critical care, PICU management, and paediatric emergency services. She currently practises as a Consultant Paediatric Intensivist at Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, Siddhartha Nagar, Vijayawada.

Parents searching for the best paediatric intensivist in Vijayawada or a trusted PICU doctor near Siddhartha Nagar can rely on Dr Anurupa Popuri for her hands-on expertise in managing critically ill children with compassion and precision.

If your child needs critical or emergency medical care, or you are looking for a dependable PICU specialist in Vijayawada, Dr P Anurupa is known for her patient-centred approach, strong clinical leadership, and commitment to improving outcomes for young patients.

She actively mentors junior doctors and organises CME and public health education programmes. She consults in English, Telugu, and Hindi.

Area of Expertise

Paediatric Intensive Care and Emergency Management

Advanced critical care for infants, children, and adolescents requiring intensive monitoring and life support.

• Management of critically ill children in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Advanced life support and mechanical ventilation
• Paediatric sepsis and multi-organ failure management
• Hemodynamic monitoring and stabilisation
• Management of severe respiratory, cardiac, and neurological emergencies
• Paediatric trauma and poisoning care

Procedures and Advanced Interventions

Hands-on procedural expertise for complex and critically ill paediatric patients.

• Point-of-Care Ultrasonography (POCUS) in intensive care settings
• Diagnostic bronchoscopy
• Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
• Renal replacement therapy for critically ill children
• Postoperative care of children after major surgeries
• Coordination of multidisciplinary PICU care

General Paediatrics and Preventive Care

Comprehensive outpatient and preventive care for children across all age groups.

• Management of common and acute childhood illnesses
• Growth and developmental monitoring
• Vaccination and preventive healthcare
• Parental counselling on child health and wellness

Professional Experience

Dr Anurupa Popuri is currently associated with:

• Consultant Paediatric Intensivist, Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, Siddhartha Nagar, Vijayawada

Dr Anurupa currently leads the PICU at Ankura Hospital and has successfully managed complex critical cases including sepsis, trauma, and respiratory failure. She is actively involved in clinical training, mentoring junior doctors and nurses, and organising CME programmes and public health education initiatives.

Credentials, Qualifications, and Registration

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS from Dr PSIMS and RF Medical College, NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, 2013
• MD Paediatrics from Dr PSIMS and RF Medical College, NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, 2019

Fellowship and Advanced Training

Dr Anurupa Popuri holds a Fellowship in Paediatric Critical Care from the IAP College of Intensive Care (IDPCCM), equipping her with advanced expertise in managing critically ill children in intensive care settings.

She is trained in Point-of-Care Ultrasonography (POCUS) and diagnostic bronchoscopy and is certified in Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS). Her practice adheres to NABH standards, reflecting her commitment to quality and patient safety.

Research and Publications

Dr Anurupa has authored multiple research papers in reputed scientific journals and is an active participant at paediatric conferences and gatherings. She remains engaged in clinical research focused on advancing paediatric critical care.

Memberships

• Intensive Care Chapter (ICC), Indian Academy of Paediatrics

Registration

Andhra Pradesh Medical Council, Registration number 83135, since 2013.

Book an Appointment

For expert consultation on paediatric critical care, PICU management, paediatric emergencies, sepsis, respiratory failure, trauma, or post-surgical intensive care in Vijayawada, book an appointment with Dr Anurupa Popuri through HexaHealth for a smooth and priority consultation experience.