About Dr. Yathu Thulaseedharan Pillai
Dr. Yathu is a skilled Emergency Medicine specialist with expertise in trauma care, pediatric emergencies, and critical care management. He completed his MBBS from Annamalai University, followed by a Master’s in Emergency Medicine from PRS Hospital, Trivandrum. Dr. Yathu has extensive experience…
Dr. Yathu is a skilled Emergency Medicine specialist with expertise in trauma care, pediatric emergencies, and critical care management. He completed his MBBS from Annamalai University, followed by a Master’s in Emergency Medicine from PRS Hospital, Trivandrum.
Dr. Yathu has extensive experience leading high-acuity emergency departments, ranging from 15 to 30 beds in multi-specialty teaching hospitals. She has successfully established and operationalized state-of-the-art emergency units, optimized clinical protocols, and provided mentorship to junior doctors, nursing, and paramedical staff.
He is proficient in advanced resuscitation and procedural skills including endotracheal intubation, cricothyroidotomy, tracheostomy, central venous catheter placement, thoracotomy, paracentesis, lumbar puncture, and point-of-care ultrasound. Dr. Yathu actively participates in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and academic training, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices and patient safety.
- Emergency and critical care management
- Trauma and pediatric emergency care
- Advanced resuscitation and procedural skills (intubation, tracheostomy, thoracotomy, CVC placement)
- Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)
- Emergency department setup, administration, and clinical leadership
- Mentoring and training of medical, nursing, and paramedical staff
- Academic contributions and quality improvement initiatives
- Prevalence of High Blood Pressure Readings among School Going Children in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu – ICMR STS Programme (2012)
Suicidal Hangings On the Rise – South Indian Medical Legal Association (2012) - Bedside Ultrasonographic Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter as a Marker for Evaluation and Prognostication of Intracranial Pressure – Society for Emergency Medicine India (2019–2022)
- MEDICON – International Annual Medical Students' Research Conference, 2012, MGIMS, Sevagram
- SIMLA – 9th Annual Conference, South Indian Medico Legal Association, 2012, JIPMER, Puducherry
- EMPOWER – International Students Research Congress, 2013, Stanley Medical College, Chennai
- WONCA South Asian Regional Conference, 2014, Chennai
- KARMIC International Undergraduate Research Conference, 2014, KIMS, Bangalore
- IMA-NATCON, 2015, New Delhi
- CME on Clinical Approach to COVID-19 Management, 2021
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor, American Heart Association, 2024
- AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Instructor, American Heart Association, 2024
- Workshop on Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation, 2018
- Workshop on Medical Professionalism, 2018
- Workshop on Evidence-Based Medicine Concepts & Application, 2012
- National Finance Secretary, Indian Medical Association – Students Wing (IMA-SW), 2013–2014
- National President, Indian Medical Association – Students Wing (IMA-SW), 2014–2016
- Recipient of IMA Dr. C S Thakar Award for Young Doctor, 2015
Booking & consultation FAQs
How do I book an appointment with Dr. Yathu Thulaseedharan Pillai?
Use the Book button on this page, message us on WhatsApp at +91 94961 43852, or call reception on +91 94961 43852. Our team will confirm the consultation time.
Where does Dr. Yathu Thulaseedharan Pillai consult?
At Smita Memorial Hospital & Research Centre, SH8, Vengalloor, Thodupuzha, Idukki, Kerala – 685608, in the Emergency and Trauma Care outpatient department.
What should I bring to my consultation?
Your Smita Hospital (SH) Card if you have one, a photo ID, your current medicines and any previous prescriptions, reports and scans. New patients register once for ₹50.
Is a follow-up consultation charged again?
Follow-up consultations are valid for 10 days from the date of the first consultation.
