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Critical Care Medicine

Dr. Joshua John

Senior Specialist - Critical Care Medicine

MBBS, DNB (Anaesthesiology), DrNB (Critical Care Medicine), IDCCM, EDIC
Languages
English Malayalam Hindi
Overview

Dr. Joshua John is a distinguished Specialist in Critical Care Medicine, renowned for his academic excellence and clinical acumen in managing critically ill patients. He began his medical journey with an MBBS from Kannur Medical College, laying a solid foundation in medical sciences. He further honed his expertise by pursuing a DNB in Anaesthesiology at Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut, where he gained in-depth knowledge in perioperative care and pain management. To further specialize in intensive care, he completed his DrNB in Critical Care Medicine from Iqraa International Hospital, Calicut.

In addition to his formal qualifications, Dr. Joshua holds the Indian Diploma in Critical Care Medicine (IDCCM), awarded by the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM), which reflects his commitment to national standards of excellence. He also earned the prestigious European Diploma in Intensive Care (EDIC), conferred by the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine, underscoring his proficiency at an international level. Moreover, he has completed the ICCARe course—an ISCCM-certified program designed to address antimicrobial resistance—demonstrating his dedication to global healthcare challenges. Dr. Joshua John’s combination of academic rigor, international recognition, and clinical experience makes him a valuable asset to the field of critical care.

Dr. Joshua John is committed to delivering evidence-based, high-quality care in the intensive care unit and actively contributes to clinical excellence, research, and ongoing medical education.

Area of expertise
  • Infectious diseases & antibiotic stewardship
  • Sepsis management
  • Snake bite and toxicology
  • Polytrauma care
  • ECMO management

Proficient in all ICU-related procedures:

  • Central and arterial line placement
  • Hemodialysis catheter insertion
  • Difficult airway management, including fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FOB)
  • Percutaneous tracheostomy
  • Intercostal drain (ICD) and pigtail catheter insertion
  • He is experienced in managing critically ill patients, especially those with:
  • Severe sepsis
  • Toxicology-related emergencies
  • Polytrauma

Skilled in

  • Bedside advanced echocardiography
  • Lung and abdominal ultrasound
  • Mechanical ventilation strategies
     
Awards and recognitions
  • 3rd Prize – Quiz Competition at ISACON State Conference, RAVIZ, Calicut (2017).
  • 1st prize in quiz competition on World antimicrobial awareness week held at IQRAA(2024).
  • Presented various papers and posters at national conferences, contributing to academic and clinical discourse in the field of critical care.

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