Dr. Rajesh Chandra Mishra – Specialist in Critical & Emergency Care

Pioneer in Critical Care Medicine in India and Southeast Asia

Dr. Rajesh Chandra Mishra is a nationally and internationally acclaimed Intensivist, Internist, and Tele-Consultant, recognised as a pioneer of modern critical care medicine in India and Southeast Asia. With over two decades of experience, he has built a legacy of advancing evidence-based, humanised, and accessible critical care through leadership, education, innovation, and compassion.

As Founder of Gujarat Critical Care (GCC) and Director of Shaibya Comprehensive Care Clinic, he has created a seamless model of hospital, tele-ICU, and post-ICU continuity of care, transforming how critical illness is managed in both tertiary and peripheral settings.

"My mission is to deliver evidence-based, cost-effective critical care while training the next generation of intensivists."

– Dr. Rajesh Chandra Mishra

Experience Timeline: Two Decades of Excellence

Dr. Rajesh Chandra Mishra’s two-decade journey defines leadership, excellence in critical care, education, and patient-centric healthcare transformation.

2003

Began his medical journey after completing MBBS from KGMU, Lucknow, and MD (Medicine) from BRD Medical College, Gorakhpur. Early years marked by deep engagement with internal medicine and complex patient management.
2006

Completed FNB (Critical Care Medicine), becoming one of India’s earliest trained intensivists under the National Board. Developed interest in hemodynamic monitoring, sepsis management, and ventilator strategies.
2009

Founded Gujarat Critical Care (GCC) — an academic and clinical movement to promote evidence-based, protocol-driven ICU practice across India. Initiated free online training for nurses and doctors, and established tele-ICU connectivity to remote hospitals.
2014

Rose to leadership positions within the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM) — serving as General Secretary, Organising Secretary of CritiCare 2020, and chairing multiple national committees. Launched several multicentre studies and educational platforms.
2023

Served as President and Chancellor of ISCCM, and India Representative to ESICM, driving international collaborations with WFSICCM, SCCM, and Sri Lankan Critical Care Society. Organised CritiCare 2023 (Indore) — acclaimed as one of the best ISCCM congresses.
Present:

Leads Shaibya Comprehensive Care Clinic, focusing on preventive, personalised, and tele-enabled critical care. Continues to mentor intensivists, conduct nationwide workshops, and integrate technology into patient-centric ICU care models.

Distinguished Credentials and Leadership Excellence

Dr. Mishra holds a unique combination of Indian and international qualifications: MBBS, MD (Medicine), FNB (Critical Care Medicine), EDIC (Europe), FCCP (USA), FCCM (USA), FICCM, and FICP.

President & Chancellor, ISCCM (2022–23)
India Representative, European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM, 2022–24)
Founder & Director, Gujarat Critical Care Conference (GCC) – 10+ editions since 2009
Chairman, Scientific Committee, CritiCare 2022
Organising Secretary, CritiCare 2020
Editor-in-Chief, ISCCM Newsletter (2021–22)
Editor, Critical Care Update Books (2022–23)

Memberships and Professional Societies

ISCCM – Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine
ESICM – European Society of Intensive Care Medicine
SCCM – Society of Critical Care Medicine (USA)
API - Association of Physicians of India
WFSICCM – World Federation of Societies of Intensive and Critical Care Medicine
Fellow, American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP)
Fellow, Indian College of Critical Care Medicine (FICCM)
Fellow, Indian College of Physicians (FICP)

Awards, Honours, and Scholarships

Dr. Mishra’s contributions have been recognised with multiple national and international honours, including:

Editorial, Research, and Educational Work

Dr. Mishra has chaired and contributed to several ISCCM national guidelines, including:

Tropical fever guidelines - 2014
Tropical fever guidelines - 2014
Antibiotics policy in ICU - 2018
ICU infrasturture and design - 2018
CVC GUIDELINES - 2018

He has authored and edited over 13 books and manuals, including the GCC Critical Care Series and RRT-ECMO Handbook, serving as essential references for ICU professionals nationwide. His ORCID (0000-0001-6305-5998) and ResearchGate profiles reflect over 50 indexed publications in Intensive Care Medicine, Critical Care, and IJCCM.

Committees, Editorials, and Continuing Care Leadership

Dr. Mishra has served on numerous national and international committees that have shaped ICU education, ethics, infection control, and tele-ICU practices. He continues to lead ongoing critical care education initiatives through online and hybrid platforms, training doctors, nurses, and technicians to deliver high-quality, protocol-driven ICU care in all settings.

Philosophy & Mission

Dr. Mishra believes, 'Science saves lives, but humanity heals them.

His mission is to make critical care accessible, affordable, and humanised through teamwork, education, and technology. Through Shaibya Comprehensive Care Clinic and GCC, he continues to connect hospital care, tele-ICU, and home recovery—creating a continuum of compassionate healing across India and beyond.

Social and Charitable Initiatives

Through the Critical Care Society Charitable Trust, Dr Mishra is involved in:

Free treatment programs for patients from economically disadvantaged backgrounds

Public health awareness regarding ICU care and organ donation

Educational programs aimed at underprivileged students

Workshops for nurses and paramedics in smaller towns

His approach focuses on service, inclusivity, and sustainability, aiming to shift healthcare delivery from a hospital-centric model to a community-centric model.

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