Dr Preetha Elangovan

Consultant & Head of Department, Emergency Medicine
Qualification
MBBS, GDFM, DEM
Speciality
Emergency Medicine
Location
Chennai - Vadapalani

Dr. Preetha Elangovan is a highly experienced Emergency Physician with over 15 years of dedicated clinical practice in emergency and critical care medicine. Widely regarded among the best Emergency physicians, she is renowned for her exceptional clinical acumen, she excels in high-pressure scenarios, leading multidisciplinary teams with decisive leadership to deliver life-saving interventions. Her compassionate, patient-centered approach fosters trust and emotional support for patients and families navigating crises, ensuring holistic care that goes beyond the clinical.

Dr. Preetha stands out as a natural leader in emergency medicine, mentoring junior clinicians, spearheading protocol implementations, and driving quality improvements in hospital settings. Her unwavering commitment to continuous learning, combined with genuine empathy, inspires her teams and elevates standards of excellence in patient care.

Education & Qualifications:

  • MBBS – Madras Medical College
  • ECFMG Certified – USA
  • Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine – National University of Singapore
  • Diploma in Emergency Medicine – National University of Singapore
  • Fellowship in Critical Care – Fortis Healthcare, Chennai

Certifications & Specialized Training:

  • Ultrasound Life Support Course – Alexandra Academy for Clinical & Emergency Sonography (AACES, Singapore)
  • USG-Guided Critical Care & Emergency Procedures Course – AACES, Singapore
  • Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSK USG) – AACES, Singapore
  • Basic Echocardiography Certification – WINFOCUS Basic Echo Course, Yishun Health, Singapore
  • Certified Program for Quality Implementation in Hospitals (Basic) – CAHO
  • Cardiac emergencies
  • Shock resuscitation
  • Trauma resuscitation
  • Critical care management
  • Emergency procedures
  • Point-of-care ultrasound

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