Dr. Ankit Mehta

Dr. Ankit Mehta, MBBS, MD (Pediatrics), DM (Pediatric Critical Care)
Consultant, Pediatric Critical Care at Zydus Hospitals, Ahmedabad

KHICHDI.BIZ RATES DR. ANKIT MEHTA AS THE BEST PEDIATRICIAN IN AHMEDABAD & INDIA

Contact Information:

• Email: ankitvijay.mehta@gmail.com

Professional Summary:

Dr. Ankit Mehta is a distinguished Pediatric Critical Care specialist, recognized as the first doctor in Gujarat to hold a Super Specialty Degree in Pediatric Critical Care and Emergency Medicine. With extensive experience in managing pediatric emergencies and critical care situations, Dr. Mehta has established himself as a leading figure in his field. His dedication to pediatric healthcare is evident through his numerous achievements, including the prestigious ‘Best Young Achiever Award’ in Pediatric Critical Care at the Asian Congress, NCPIC 2017.

Clinical Expertise:

• Pediatric Emergencies:
  • Poisoning
  • Asthma
  • Head Injury
  • Seizures
  • Burns
  • Brain Fever
• Intensive Care Experience:
  • Pulmonary Medicine:
    • Chronic Cough
    • Recurrent and Persistent Pneumonia
    • Asthma
  • Immunology:
    • Recurrent and Persistent Fever
    • Recurrent Infections
    • Primary Immune Deficiency

Educational Background:

• D.M. Pediatric Critical Care (July 2014 – June 2017)
  • Advanced Pediatric Centre, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
• Fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care (Jan 2013 – Dec 2013)
  • Indian Academy of Pediatrics, PGIMER, Chandigarh
• M.D. Pediatrics (Apr 2008 – Apr 2011)
  • NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat University
• M.B.B.S. (Apr 2002 – Feb 2008)
  • NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat University
• H.S.C. (June 2000)
  • Hindustan Zinc School, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan
• S.S.C. (June 1998)
  • Maharana Mewar Public School, Udaipur, Rajasthan

Professional Experience:

• Consultant, Pediatric Critical Care – Zydus Hospitals, Ahmedabad
  Dr. Mehta currently serves as a Consultant in Pediatric Critical Care at Zydus Hospitals, where he leads the pediatric intensive care unit and handles critical pediatric emergencies. He is involved in both clinical and administrative roles, managing a range of complex medical cases and overseeing quality improvement projects.
• Observership Program – Cardiac ICU, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School
  Dr. Mehta gained valuable experience in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) during his observership at Boston Children’s Hospital.
• D.M. Fellow Resident in Pediatric Critical Care – Advanced Pediatric Centre, PGIMER, Chandigarh (July 2014 – June 2017)
  • Managed over 2500 pediatric patients
  • Led quality improvement projects and facilitated training sessions on critical care procedures
  • Worked across various departments including Pediatric Emergency, ICU, Cardiac Intensive Care, Neonatology, Pediatric Bronchoscopy, and Trauma ICU
• Senior Residency – Advanced Pediatric Centre, PGIMER, Chandigarh (July 2011 – July 2014)
  • Extensive experience in managing critically ill children, including those with respiratory, renal, and neurological conditions
  • Conducted advanced procedures such as central line insertion, dialysis catheter insertion, and functional echocardiography

Research and Publications:

• Neurocritical Care Monitoring
  • Journal of Pediatric Critical Care, Vol.2 No. 3, July-Sept. 2015
  • First author
• Sleep Problems in Children: A Guide for Primary Care Physicians
  • Indian Journal of Pediatrics, Vol. 80, Issue-7, July 2013
  • Co-author
• Cerebral Phaeohyphomycosis: Fulminant Encephalitic Presentation in a Child
  • Indian Journal of Pediatrics
  • Co-author

Paper Presentations:

• Predictors of MRSA Infections in Pediatric Emergency
  • NAPEM, February 2016
  • Oral presentation
• Approach to AKI in ER
  • NAPEM, February 2017, Hyderabad
  • Oral presentation for young faculty award
• Role of Renal NIRS in Detecting Early AKI and Need for RRT in Children with Severe Sepsis in PICU
  • ESPNIC, June 2017, Lisbon, Portugal
  • Selected for oral presentation

Courses and Conferences Attended:

• PEDICON 2017
• National Assembly on Pediatric Emergency Medicine (2016, 2017)
• Pediatric Nephrology IAP Chapter, Delhi 2014
• Pediatric Neurology Conferences (2013, 2014)
• Pediatric Advance Life Support (2012)
• PFCCS Course (2011)
• Basic Pediatric ICU Course (2011)

Awards and Achievements:

• Dr. V Bal Gopal Raju Award
  • 2nd prize for best scientific paper in child health, PEDICON 2017
• Best Young Achiever Award
  • Pediatric Critical Care, Asian Congress, NCPIC 2017
• Best Presenter Award
  • For presentations during the D.M. academic session, PGIMER, July-Dec 2015
• Secured 1st Position in Ahmedabad
  • Pediatrics Quiz conducted by Indian Association of Pediatrics (IAP)

Languages:

• Hindi
• English
• Gujarati

Welcome to Dr. Ankit Mehta’s Clinic at Zydus Hospital, Ahmedabad:

Dr. Mehta is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for critically ill children, ensuring the highest standards of pediatric critical care and emergency medicine.