Dr. Rakshay Shetty
Clinical Director, Pediatric Services Head, Pediatric Intensive Care Services
MD, FRCPCH (UK), FICCM
20+ Years
English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu
Marathahalli
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Dr. Rakshay Shetty is a globally recognized leader in Pediatric Critical Care with over two decades of experience in managing the most complex pediatric conditions. As the Clinical Director of Pediatric Services at Rainbow Children’s Hospital, he has dedicated his career to combining advanced medical science with a transformational approach to patient care and medical education.
A Pioneer in Life-Saving Research
Dr. Shetty is a leading pioneer in the field of immunomodulation for sepsis and viral infections. His groundbreaking research on the use of Anakinra in severe dengue has been published in the prestigious Archives of Disease in Childhood and is currently reshaping the global landscape of care for critically ill children. By hosting international Cytokine Storm Symposiums, he continues to lead global efforts to reduce mortality in children facing hyperinflammatory syndromes.
Transforming Pediatric Care through Innovation.
Dr. Shetty’s "life work" is centered on improving patient safety and clinician competency across India:
* Founder of PediSTARS: He founded and led the country’s only internationally recognized pediatric simulation society, training over 1,000 simulation leaders nationwide.
* Translational Simulation: He utilizes "translational simulation" to test hospital systems and protocols, ensuring that the highest safety standards are met before a child even reaches the bedside.
* National Leadership: As the Principal of the IAP Intensive Care Fellowship, he oversees the accreditation of pediatric training centers across India, ensuring the next generation of doctors meets elite standards of care.
Visionary Leadership for Families and Clinicians
Beyond his clinical and research achievements, Dr. Shetty is a Certified Landmark Leader, committed to personal and organizational transformation. He believes that a world-class pediatric department is built on a culture of empowerment, empathy, and high performance. Under his guidance, our pediatric services aim to be a "center of possibility" where families find hope and clinicians find a platform for breakthrough professional growth.
Academic and Professional Credentials
* Fellowship Training: The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Toronto, Canada.
* Post-Graduate Education: MD from PGIMER, Chandigarh.
* Global Appointments: Visiting Professor at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), USA.
* National Roles: Convenor of Pediatric-IRIS, a national database designed to drive collaborative research and data-driven decision-making for critically ill children in India.
Media
Covid on a loop: Mild, but a recurring issue
Testing Times Again
Miraculous save for one-and-a-half years-old from paraflu
Covid on a loop: Mild, but a recurring issue
Testing Times Again
Miraculous save for one-and-a-half years-old from paraflu
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