Dr Rijil Deepak Areekara

Dr. Rijil Deepak Areekara is a Senior Consultant in Anaesthesiology and Emergency Medicine with over 20 years of extensive experience across leading institutions in India and abroad. He has specialised training in Cardiac Anaesthesia from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, and a French Diploma in Regional Anaesthesia from Montpellier University. Dr. Rijil is known for his expertise in complex anaesthetic techniques, including regional blocks and cardiac and neuro anaesthesia. His current role at Baby Memorial Hospital spans both Anaesthesiology and Emergency Medicine, where he contributes to high-acuity care and advanced perioperative management.

MBBS – Government Medical College, Calicut, Calicut University (1986–1992)
DA (Diploma in Anaesthesia) – Government Medical College, Calicut (1995–1997)
MD (Anaesthesiology) – Government Medical College, Calicut, Calicut University (1995–1998)
PDCC (Post-Doctoral Certificate Course in Cardiac & Neuro Anaesthesia) – Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (1999–2000)
French Diploma in Regional Anaesthesia (FDRA) – University of Montpellier, France (2015)

Specialist Anaesthesiologist – Hamad General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar (4 years)
Senior Resident – Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum
Consultant Anaesthesiologist – Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut (12+ years)

Cardiac and Neuro Anaesthesia
Regional Anaesthesia Techniques
Emergency and Critical Care Anaesthesia
Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks
Advanced Airway Management
Perioperative and Postoperative Pain Management

Awarded French Diploma in Regional Anaesthesia by University of Montpellier, France
Recognised for contribution to Anaesthesia services at Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar