Dr. Piyush Dhawad is a highly accomplished Consultant Intensivist and Critical Care Specialist currently serving as Consultant Intensivist and ICU Incharge at Saraswati Kidney Care Centre, Nagpur. He possesses extensive expertise in multidisciplinary critical care, with hands-on experience in Neurotrauma ICU, Cardiac ICU, Liver ICU, Nephrocritical Care, and General Intensive Care Units.

He completed his MBBS from MIMER Medical College and Research Institute (2013), followed by MD in Anaesthesiology from IGGMC, Nagpur (2018) and DNB Anaesthesiology (2019). Further strengthening his super-specialty training, he earned the prestigious DrNB in Critical Care Medicine (equivalent to DM) from Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune in 2024. He has also completed a Fellowship in Critical Care Ultrasound (FCCU) from the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (2025) and a Fellowship in Pain Medicine from Daradia Pain Hospital, Kolkata.

Professionally, Dr. Dhawad has progressed from Senior Resident in Anaesthesiology to Consultant Intensivist, serving at Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune, before assuming his current leadership role in critical care services at Saraswati Kidney Care Centre.

Research & Scientific Contributions

Dr. Dhawad has made significant contributions to clinical research in critical care medicine.

His notable publications include:

• Award-winning original research published in the Journal of Association of Physicians of India (JAPI) on Hospital-acquired Infections in Adult Intensive Care Units, which received the Best Research Paper of the Year 2025 (Original Study Category) in India.
• Published a prospective observational study in the indexed journal AIRWAY on improving success rates of endotracheal intubation using optical laryngoscope design.
• Co-authored multiple research articles in indexed journals.
• Presented scientific papers and posters at prestigious conferences including CRITICON 2023, EUROASIA 2022, and ISACON 2017.

His research focuses on infection control, airway management, critical care interventions, and improving patient outcomes in intensive care settings.

Clinical Expertise

Dr. Dhawad has advanced expertise in:

• Mechanical Ventilation and Weaning Strategies
• Advanced Airway Management
• Critical Care Ultrasound (CCU)
• Hemodynamic Monitoring
• Sepsis and Infection Management
• Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
• Nephrocritical Care
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Critical Care Simulation and Medical Education

Awards & Professional Achievements

Dr. Dhawad has received several prestigious recognitions, including:

• Best Research Paper of the Year 2025 (Original Study Category) for his JAPI publication.
• Fellowship in Critical Care Ultrasound (FCCU) awarded during the ISCCM College Convocation at CRITICARE 2026.
• The Late Rev. B. N. Sahay Memorial Prize for Best Paper Competition.
• Dr. Shrirao Award from the Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists, Nagpur Branch.
• First Prize in the Dr. Malti Phadke Vidarbha Inter-Collegiate Anaesthesiology PG Quiz (2017).
• Finalist in the prestigious Kaun Banega Airway Champ Airway Quiz at Tata Memorial Hospital.
• Second Prize in Oral Paper Presentation at TMC-DAC 2018.
• Invited Speaker at several State and National Conferences.
• Conducted numerous BLS, ACLS, and First Responder workshops for healthcare professionals and paramedical staff.

Leadership & Professional Service

As ICU Incharge, Dr. Dhawad actively leads multidisciplinary critical care teams and contributes to improving ICU protocols, patient safety, and quality of care. He is also dedicated to training healthcare professionals through simulation-based education, emergency response workshops, and critical care teaching programs.

Areas of Special Interest

• Critical Care Medicine
• Intensive Care Unit Management
• Critical Care Ultrasound
• Airway Management
• Sepsis Management
• Hospital-acquired Infection Prevention
• Mechanical Ventilation
• Nephrocritical Care
• Medical Education and Simulation Training

Eligibility for Young Researcher Award

Dr. Piyush Dhawad is highly eligible for the Young Researcher Award in the Scientific Laurels based on his outstanding achievements in clinical research, critical care medicine, and academic excellence.

• Super-specialty qualification (DrNB in Critical Care Medicine).
• Award-winning national-level original research published in a high-impact indexed journal.
• Multiple peer-reviewed publications in indexed medical journals.
• Active presentation of research at national and international scientific conferences.
• Prestigious academic fellowships, including FCCU from ISCCM.
• Significant contributions to evidence-based critical care practice, infection control, and airway management.
• Leadership in ICU administration and commitment to education through BLS, ACLS, and simulation-based training.
• Continued contribution to advancing critical care medicine through research, innovation, and clinical excellence.

Dr. Piyush Dhawad exemplifies the qualities of an emerging clinician-scientist whose achievements in research, patient care, education, and innovation make him a strong and deserving candidate for the Scientific Laurels – Young Researcher Award.