About Dr Nishanth

Internist
Intensivist
ECMO consultant
Dr. S. Nishanth
MD, DNB (General Medicine), MRCP (UK), FNB (Critical Care), EDIC, FECMO
Head – Department of Critical Care Medicine
SKS Hospital and Postgraduate Medical Institute, Salem
From Everyday Health Concerns to Critical Illness—Comprehensive Care You Can Trust
Whether you are dealing with a persistent fever, struggling to control diabetes or blood pressure, seeking answers for an unexplained illness, or facing a serious condition that requires intensive care, getting the right medical attention at the right time matters.
Dr. S. Nishanth is a specialist in Internal Medicine and Critical Care Medicine, committed to providing comprehensive, evidence-based, and compassionate care for adults—from outpatient consultations to the management of complex medical emergencies and life-threatening conditions.
His clinical expertise includes diabetes and its complications, hypertension evaluation and management, unexplained fever, severe infections, sepsis, septic shock, and multiorgan dysfunction. His approach to hypertension includes comprehensive assessment, evaluation for possible underlying causes when indicated, assessment of cardiovascular risk, and individualised treatment to achieve long-term blood pressure control and reduce the risk of complications.
He manages patients across the continuum of care, from outpatient evaluation and ward-based treatment to advanced intensive care and multiorgan support.
At SKS Hospital and Postgraduate Medical Institute, Salem, he heads the Department of Critical Care Medicine, leading a skilled multidisciplinary team equipped with advanced life-support technologies, including Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), for selected patients with severe heart or lung failure.
Dr. Nishanth completed his postgraduate training in General Medicine at JIPMER, an Institute of National Importance, followed by specialised fellowship training in Critical Care Medicine. He is also actively involved in academic teaching and the training of medical professionals.
His approach centres on accurate diagnosis, appropriate treatment, clear communication, and compassionate care—helping patients and their families make informed decisions throughout their medical journey.
Take the First Step Towards Better Health
Your health concerns deserve attention, and the right guidance can make a difference. Whether you need help managing diabetes, evaluating difficult-to-control blood pressure, investigating persistent fever, or seeking treatment for a complex medical condition, consult Dr. S. Nishanth at SKS Hospital and Postgraduate Medical Institute, Salem, for professional medical evaluation and personalised care.
Educational Qualifications
August 2011 – M.B.B.S, Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College, Salem, The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, India
March 2015 – M.D (General medicine) JIPMER, Pondicherry, JIPMER (Institute of National Importance), India.
December 2015 – DNB (General Medicine) – National Board
November 2019 – MRCP(UK)
July 2020 – FNB(Critical care), National board – Kovai medical centre and hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
2020 – FACEE(Fellow of Academic College of Emergency Experts)
2023 – EDIC(European Diploma in Intensive care medicine)
2023 – FECMO(ESOI) – fellowship in ECMO
Current affiliation
Consultant Internist and Head – Department of critical care medicine, SKS Hospital and Post Graduate Medical Institute, Salem, Tamil Nadu.