Latest news with #PrashantSakhvalkar

Time of India

Doctor's Day: Pune doctor leading the critical care revolution

Dr. Prashant Sakhavalkar is leading a revolution in advanced critical care and organ transplantation at Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, transforming it into a national hub. His team has successfully performed numerous thoracic, liver, and kidney transplants. PUNE: In the elite corridors of Indian medicine, where lung and heart transplants are considered the final frontier—even for the best tertiary care hospitals Dr. Prashant Sakhavalkar and his ICU team is quietly scripting a revolution. As Associate Professor and ICU In-charge has transformed the institution into a national beacon of advanced critical care and thoracic organ transplantation. Under the leadership of Dr. Prashant Sakhvalkar, these complex procedures have consistently delivered outcomes at Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre as 41 thoracic organ transplants, 79 liver transplants, 5 pancreatic transplants, and hundreds of kidney, cornea transplants have been conducted. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune As a seasoned intensivist, he not only leads life-saving procedures but is also a pioneer in ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)—a critical support therapy for heart and lung failure. With over 10 years of experience in ECMO, Dr. Sakhavalkar has trained dozens of specialists across the country and is a certified ECMO trainer by the international body ELSO. D.Y. Patil Hospital now runs ELSO-certified ECMO training courses, attracting fellows from across India who come to train under his guidance. Currently, two fellows are undergoing training exclusively in ECMO at the center. As a recognized examiner and academician, Dr. Sakhvalkar plays a pivotal role in mentoring the next generation of intensivist. He is currently spearheading the development of AI-based algorithms for ICU decision-making. Under his guidance, the hospital recently hosted a state-level Tele-ICU conference, exploring how artificial intelligence and telemedicine can extend quality care to even the remotest parts of India. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!