Dr. Sushant Chhabra is a highly regarded Emergency Medicine specialist currently serving as the Cluster Head of Emergency Medicine at Manipal Hospitals (North-West Region). He has extensive experience in managing high-pressure emergency and trauma situations, with special expertise in disaster medicine and resuscitation. Actively involved in academics, research, and public health advocacy, he is also a trusted medical voice on emergency preparedness, COVID-19 awareness, and vaccination safety.
Educational Qualifications:
- MBBS
- Master of Emergency Medicine (MEM)
- Member of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (MRCEM)
Professional Experience:
- Cluster Head – Emergency Medicine, Manipal Hospitals (North-West Region)
- Consultant & Head of Department – Emergency Medicine, Manipal Hospitals, Delhi
- Extensive experience in academic and clinical emergency medicine
- Actively involved in disaster response planning and emergency preparedness
Awards & Achievements:
- International Scholarship – American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) (2016, 2019)
- Past Lead – Health Care Corps, Save Life Foundation
- 2nd Prize – Oral Presentation, EMCON 2013 (Society for Emergency Medicine in India)
- 1st Prize – Quiz Competition, EMCON 2013, Calicut
- Expert Witness and Judge – CPR Relay World Record, Saveetha University, Chennai
Professional Memberships:
- Society of Emergency Medicine, India (SEMI)
- American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)
- American Academy of Emergency Medicine in India (AAEMI)
- Royal College of Emergency Medicine
- Regional Faculty (India) – American Heart Association
Fellowships:
- Advanced international exposure through ACEP scholarships
- Faculty involvement with the American Heart Association (India)
Publications:
- Survey of Student Perception of Medical Education Environment among Emergency Medicine Residents of an Academic Medical Institute in Northern India – International Journal of Emergency Medicine
- Misdiagnosing Epilepsy: A Case Report on Stokes-Adams Syndrome – Clinical Case Reports International (2018)
- Contributor to academic emergency medicine journals and research
Talks & Media Presence:
- Expert commentary on COVID-19 vaccine safety – Times of India
- Insights on long-term effects of COVID-19 – The Hindu
- Featured in The Week as a Pandemic Hero for work in emergency medicine