Dr. Chetan Ginigeri

Overview

Dr. Chetan Ginigeri is a highly skilled Paediatric Intensivist and child health specialist in Yelahanka. He is currently practising as the Lead Consultant – PICU & Paediatrics at Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, Bangalore, bringing over 17 years of clinical expertise to the comprehensive care of critically ill children, organ transplant recipients, and paediatric emergencies. Widely recognised as one of the best paediatric intensivists in Yelahanka, he specialises in advanced paediatric intensive care, paediatric organ transplant coordination, child safety advocacy, and management of complex paediatric illnesses. His ability to combine cutting-edge clinical acumen with deep compassion has made him a trusted expert for families seeking specialised paediatric care.

Dr. Chetan’s academic foundation is distinguished by training at two of India’s most prestigious institutes, Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, and the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, where he obtained his MBBS and MD, respectively. He later pursued specialised training in Advanced Paediatric Intensive Care at King’s College, London, one of the top 30 international universities, gaining global exposure in paediatric critical care, transplant support, and intensive care protocols. This international exposure helped refine his expertise in managing critically ill children, including those undergoing liver, kidney, or heart transplants, making him among the few specialists in India capable of handling multi-organ paediatric transplantation care.

At Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, Dr. Chetan leads one of the most advanced paediatric intensive care services in the region. His scope of care includes management of complex paediatric emergencies, life-threatening infections, congenital disorders, respiratory failure, sepsis, cardiac complications, neurological crises, and organ dysfunction syndromes. His specialised expertise in Paediatric Organ Transplants has played a pivotal role in coordinating transplant ICU care, including liver, kidney, and heart paediatric transplant cases, ensuring safe perioperative and critical care outcomes. With his meticulous attention to monitoring, ventilator support, and advanced life-support technologies such as ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation), he has successfully managed high-risk paediatric cases with precision and empathy.

Recognised as one of the best paediatric intensivists in Yelahanka, Dr. Chetan is also a pioneer in promoting child safety awareness across India. Recognising the alarming rise in unintentional injuries among children, he authored the acclaimed book “Playful – An Ultimate Guide to Child Safety,” which educates parents and caregivers on preventing injuries through practical, home and outdoor safety strategies. His commitment to child safety earned him the prestigious Rotary Vocational Excellence Award in 2013, acknowledging his contribution to paediatric critical care and societal awareness.

With 17 years of comprehensive clinical experience, he has previously led paediatric ICUs at major tertiary centres, gaining immense expertise in trauma care, paediatric emergencies, and critical care workflows. His compassionate approach, excellent communication, and devotion to children’s well-being make him highly regarded by patients and families. Fluent in English, he ensures that communication with parents is clear, empathetic, and supportive, especially during emotionally challenging phases such as critical illness, transplantation, or intensive care admissions.

An active contributor to paediatric research, Dr. Chetan has published more than 25 articles in leading national and international journals such as Indian Journal of Pediatrics, Indian Pediatrics, Biomedicine, and Current Pediatrics. His case studies and research cover a wide range of rare paediatric disorders, neonatal respiratory syndromes, lupus pneumonitis, congenital anomalies, and organ failure in children. His academic involvement also includes teaching, mentoring young doctors, and delivering talks at key conferences, positioning him as a leader in paediatric intensive care.

A respected member of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics, including its Respiratory and Intensive Care chapters, he actively engages in shaping guidelines, advancing paediatric care protocols, and collaborative research. His passion for innovation, multidisciplinary treatment strategies, and evidence-based practices continues to elevate paediatric intensive care standards at Manipal Hospital Yelahanka.

With his distinguished expertise, exceptional experience, and compassionate care, Dr. Chetan Ginigeri continues to be a top choice for parents seeking the best paediatric intensivist in Yelahanka for critical care, transplant support, paediatric emergency care, and comprehensive child health management.

Field of Expertise

Pediatric ICU

Pediatric Organ Transplant

Pediatric Emergency and Child Safety

Fellowship & Membership

Indian Academy of Paediatrics

Indian Academy of Paediatrics (Respiratory Chapter)

Indian Academy of Paediatrics (Intensive Care Chapter)

Society for Trauma and Emergency Paediatrics

Languages Spoken

English

Awards & Achievements

Vocational Excellence Award from Rotary Bangalore for Child Safety and Pediatric ICU.

Talks & Publications

Has written more than 25 articles for peer-reviewed publications as the Indian Journal of Paediatrics, Indian Paediatrics, Biomedicine, Current Paediatrics etc.

Narayanan P, Chetan G, Mahadevan S. Wilson's disease presenting as respiratory failure. Indian J Pediatr. 2006 Jan; 73(1): 99-100.

Sharmila RR, Chetan G, Narayanan P, Srinivasan S. Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome following single wasp sting. Indian J Pediatr. 2007 Dec;74(12):1111-2.

Chetan G, Mahadevan S, Sulanthung K, Narayanan P. Intravenous immunoglobulin therapy of lupus pneumonitis. Indian J Pediatr. 2007 Nov;74(11):1032-3.

Chetan G, Rathisharmila Ramar and Parameswaran Narayanan Salmonella meningitis in one and half months old child. Biomedicine Vol 27: No 3 (July – September); 2007.

G. Chetan, Vishnu Bhat, KS. Sreerag, S. Jagdish, Jayanthi. S Congenital Fibrosarcoma of Foot – A case report. Curr Pediatr Res 2008; 12(1 & 2).

Chetan G, K S Sreerag, Rathisharmila R, J Barath, P Narayanan, S Jagdish, Vishnu Bhat B. Unusual case of congenital diaphragmatic hernia – A case report. Curr Pediatr Res 2008; 12(1 & 2).

G. Chetan, Rathisharmila R., Narayanan P., and Vishnu Bhat B. Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the new born - A Review. Biomedicine 2007; 27 (4): 136 – 142.

Biswal, Niranjan, Narayanan, Parameswaran, Chetan, Ginigeri; Cyclosporine A responsive pure red cell aplasia in a child with systemic lupus erythematosus Indian Journal of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, Volume 23, Numbers 3-4, December 2007 ,107-108(2).

P.S. Rajakumar, B. Vishnu Bhat, M.G. Sridhar1, J. Balachander2, B.C. Konar1, P. Narayanan and G. Chetan Cardiac Enzyme Levels in Myocardial Dysfunction in Newborns with Perinatal Asphyxia. Indian J Pediatr. 2008 Dec 75 (12):1223-5.

P.S. Rajakumar, B. Vishnu Bhat, M.G. Sridhar1, J. Balachander2, B.C. Konar1, P. Narayanan and G. Chetan.

Electrocardiographic and Echocardiographic Changes in Perinatal Asphyxia. Indian J Pediatr. 2009 Mar;76(11):261-64.

Ginigeri Chetan, Rathi Sharmila Ramar, Narayanan P, Vishnu Bhat. B, Srinivasan S Oil instillation pneumonia- A social evil.

Curr Pediatr Res, Vol 13, No 1,2 (2009) G Chetan, R Rathisharmila, P Narayanan and S Mahadevan. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Indian J Pediatr 2009 Oct;76(10):1013-6.

Rao S, D'Cruz AL, Aggarwal R, Chandrashekar S, Chetan G, Gopalakrishnan G, Dunn S. Pediatric liver transplantation: A Report from a Pediatric Surgical Unit. J Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg 2011;16:2-7.

Ramanath Mahale, Chetan G, Hiremath Sagar, Rajiv Aggarwal. Plasmapheresis as an adjuvant treatment modality in Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: A Case Report. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research [serial online] 2011 February [cited: 2011 May 28]; 5:107-108.

Mahale, Ramanath, Rathi, Pankaj, Ginegiri, Chetan, Aggarwal, Rajiv. Factor VII deficiency-A Rare Case Report. Indian Journal of Haematology and Blood Transfusion Volume 26, Number 2, June 2010, pp. 68-69(2).

Supraja Chandrasekar; Chetan G; Pankaj Rathi; Rajiv Aggarwal. Organophosphate poisoning presenting as acute respiratory distress. Indian J Pediatr (2010) 77:1195–1196.

Mohanty S, Kumar P2 Solomon A, Ginigeri C. Hypotension After a Pediatric Invasive Procedure: Beware of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy. Indian J Pediatr. 2018 Oct;85 (10) :922-923.