Dr. Rajesh Phatak

Dr. Rajesh Phatak is the Head of Department and Consultant Pediatric Intensivist at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi. With over 18 years of specialized experience in the UK and UAE, Dr. Phatak is a recognized regional authority in pediatric critical care and resuscitation medicine.

Dr. Phatak completed his MBBS and MD in Pediatrics in Mumbai, India, before undertaking extensive advanced training in the United Kingdom. He earned his MRCPCH in London, obtained a Master of Medical Science (MMedSci) from Leeds University, and achieved his Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Pediatric Intensive Care Medicine in the UK.

Clinical Expertise & Key Focus Areas:

• Critical management of severe pediatric respiratory conditions, bronchiolitis, and pediatric ARDS
• Advanced pediatric hemodynamic support, septic shock resuscitation, and multi-organ failure therapy
• Postoperative critical care for major pediatric neurosurgical, craniofacial, and general surgeries
• Long-term mechanical ventilation, non-invasive respiratory support, and acute pediatric retrieval

Dr. Phatak combines world-class clinical leadership with profound empathy, ensuring that critically ill infants and children receive highest-level multidisciplinary intensive care.