Dr Pooja Gire โ Paediatric Intensivist at Manipal Hospital Baner, Pune.
Dr Pooja Gire is a skilled and compassionate Paediatric Intensivist at Manipal Hospital Baner, with over 7 years of experience in caring for critically ill infants and children. She is committed to providing evidence-based, high-quality paediatric critical care while supporting children and their families through challenging medical situations.
Dr Gire completed her MBBS from GMC Latur in 2017 and MD in Paediatrics from GMC Aurangabad in 2022. She further advanced her expertise by completing the IDPCCM (Indian Diploma in Paediatric Critical Care Medicine) from Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, Mumbai, a leading centre for specialised paediatric care.
Areas of Expertise
Dr Gire specialises in Paediatric Critical Care, managing children with complex and life-threatening conditions, including:
- Severe infections and sepsis
- Respiratory distress and critical respiratory illnesses
- Neurological emergencies
- Multi-organ dysfunction
- Critically ill infants and children
- Complex paediatric medical emergencies
Her approach combines clinical expertise, careful monitoring, and a child-centred philosophy. She focuses not only on the medical needs of young patients but also on providing clear communication and emotional support to their families.
Research & Academic Contributions
Along with her clinical responsibilities, Dr Gire has contributed to medical research and academic publications. Her work includes research on Wilmsโ tumour, a randomised controlled trial involving zinc and bilirubin, and a recent publication in the Indian Journal of Paediatrics (2025) exploring the role of melatonin in children with cerebral palsy.
At Manipal Hospital Baner, Dr Gire works as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive paediatric critical care. She is also involved in continuous medical education, quality improvement initiatives, and patient-safety practices, helping ensure that current treatment protocols and critical care standards are followed.
With her clinical expertise, proactive approach, attention to detail, and compassionate care, Dr Pooja Gire is dedicated to providing specialised critical care for children when they need it most.
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