Dr.Punit Ghetia (Patel) is a distinguished Consultant Intensivist & Critical Care Physician widely recognized as one of the leading critical care physicians in Vadodara, Gujarat. With more than twelve years of rigorous clinical experience, he has dedicated his career to the management of patients in life-threatening conditions, combining scientific precision with compassionate patient care. His medical journey began at the prestigious B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, where he completed his MD and Motivated by a strong commitment to advanced patient management, he pursued further specialization in Critical Care Medicine (IDCCM), equipping himself with the training required to handle the most complex and critically ill patients.

Dr. Ghetia’s professional career spans renowned healthcare institutions such as Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai, a national leader in advanced tertiary healthcare, and Bankers Heart Institute, Vadodara, one of Western India’s foremost cardiac and critical care centers. These experiences exposed him to diverse and challenging clinical scenarios, cementing his ability to manage patients with severe cardiac, respiratory, infectious, and multi-system conditions. Today, he is regarded across Vadodara as a name synonymous with advanced intensive care and Internal Medicine excellence.

His expertise extends to the full spectrum of critical patient management. From complex sepsis and septic shock cases, to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), cardiac emergencies, and multi-organ dysfunction syndromes, Dr. Ghetia has consistently delivered outcomes that reflect both his medical acumen and dedication. He is particularly skilled in making decisive, evidence-based interventions in time-sensitive situations where patient survival depends on rapid, accurate judgment. His authority in the ICU is marked by an ability to navigate crises with calmness, clarity, and confidence, winning the trust of colleagues, patients, and families alike.

In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Ghetia has mastered a wide array of advanced intensive care procedures. His experience spans invasive and non-invasive ventilation strategies, advanced airway management, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), and other modalities of organ support required in high dependency units. His proficiency with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), one of the most advanced and resource-intensive life-saving therapies for patients with severe cardiac or respiratory failure, has placed him at the forefront of high-end critical care delivery. Equally adept in the use of bedside echocardiography and ultrasound, he ensures that every clinical decision is backed by precise and real-time diagnostic evaluation.

A defining chapter in Dr. Ghetia’s career was his pivotal role during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the global health crisis unfolded, he emerged as a crucial leader in Vadodara’s medical response, working tirelessly in ICUs overwhelmed with critically ill patients. He managed some of the most challenging COVID cases involving severe pneumonia, ARDS, septic complications, and multi-organ dysfunction. With an unrivalled command over ventilatory management, prone positioning strategies, and multi-system organ support, he saved hundreds of lives during this unprecedented crisis. His dedication also extended to guiding healthcare teams, mentoring fellow doctors, and ensuring that evidence-based critical care protocols were implemented across intensive care units in the region. For patients and families, his presence symbolized reassurance and tireless commitment during the darkest phase of the pandemic.

Dr. Ghetia’s pursuit of excellence is not limited to direct patient care. He is an active contributor to the growth of critical care medicine in Gujarat through his leadership role as the Honorary Secretary of the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM), Vadodara Chapter. In this capacity, he has played a significant role in advancing continuing medical education, organizing scientific conferences, hands-on workshops, and training programs for young physicians, nurses, and intensivists. His efforts in promoting collaboration, research, and education have elevated the standards of intensive care practice in Vadodara and inspired many upcoming practitioners in the field.

Known for his combination of deep clinical knowledge, refined procedural expertise, calm leadership, and compassionate approach to patient care, Dr. Punit Ghetia is held in great esteem both by the medical community and the families of patients he has treated. In Vadodara, he is regarded as a pillar of critical care medicine, with a reputation built on trust, evidence-based practice, and an unwavering commitment to saving lives. His contribution continues to strengthen the critical care ecosystem in the city, ensuring that patients receive world-class care in even the most dire medical emergencies.