Our Team
Dr. Vishnuvardhan Meedimale
Senior Consultant Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Dr. Abdul Azeem Khan
Pediatric Intensive Care Consultant
Dr. Mubeen Kilpady
Pediatric Intensive Care Specialist
Dr. Zeeshan Ahmed
Pediatric Intensive Care Specialist
Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at King’s College Hospital, Dubai At King’s, our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit provides round-the-clock, consultant-led critical care for babies, children, and teenagers who are seriously ill or recovering from major surgery. The focus is simple: We stabilise, treat, and support every child, while helping families feel informed and involved at every step. Families come to King’s College Hospital, Dubai when a child needs constant monitoring, advanced treatment, and the highest level of specialist care.
What facilities are available in the PICU?
Our facilities include a 3-bedded Paediatric Intensive Care Unit and a 2-bedded High Dependency Unit (HDU). This design enables us to provide the appropriate level of care tailored to the needs of each child, whether they require the highest level of monitoring or close step-down observation.
Why is King’s recognised as a centre of excellence?
We are recognised as a Centre of Excellence for pediatric liver care, including the emergency management of acute liver failure and peri-transplant critical care. This reputation reflects the combined expertise of our paediatric intensivists, hepatologists, surgeons, and nursing teams.
Our team specialises in complex paediatric critical care (excluding cardiac cases). We have strong experience in managing advanced neurology cases, neurosurgical procedures, and complex paediatric surgeries. Children with severe infections, breathing difficulties, trauma, or those recovering from major operations are also supported with consultant-led plans of care.
What advanced technology and therapies are used?
We use the latest critical care technology, ensuring every child receives the safest and most effective treatment:
State-of-the-art invasive mechanical ventilation strategies
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) for kidney support Advanced haemodynamic monitoring to guide fluid and medicine use Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) for real-time, bedside decision-making These tools enable our specialists to respond promptly to changing conditions and make informed treatment decisions.
How do you manage surgery and complex procedures?
Children undergoing major surgery or neurosurgical interventions receive intensive support before, during, and after their procedure. Our PICU team works closely with pediatric surgeons, neurosurgeons, and other specialists to ensure the highest standards of safety and recovery.
For airway management, we have a dedicated ENT team trained in advanced and complex procedures. This ensures safe, precise, and effective airway management for children with challenging respiratory conditions.
Who will look after your child?
Your child’s care is overseen by a 24/7, highly specialised, pediatric intensivist-led team supported by dedicated critical care nurses. The wider team includes respiratory therapists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, dietitians, psychologists, and child life specialists. A named consultant speaks with you daily about progress and next steps, ensuring you remain informed and supported throughout.
How do you keep families involved and supported?
Critical illness affects the whole family. We prioritise a family-centred approach, keeping the bedside calm, explaining equipment and treatments in clear terms, and offering emotional support. Parents are encouraged to stay at the bedside where possible. Child life specialists use age-appropriate play and coping strategies to ease stress and reduce anxiety.
What happens step by step from admission to discharge?
Arrival and assessment – immediate stabilisation, investigations, and a clear initial plan. Stabilisation and treatment – breathing support, medicines, and one-to-one nursing care. Daily review and goals – progress checked, treatments adjusted, and new goals set. Preparation for the ward – step-down care, rehabilitation, and family education. Transfer and follow-up – smooth transition to the paediatric ward and outpatient review.
Why choose King’s College Hospital Dubai for paediatric intensive care?
3-bedded PICU and 2-bedded HDU for tailored levels of care Recognised Centre of Excellence for paediatric liver care and transplants Specialisation in complex neurology, neurosurgery, and major paediatric surgery Advanced therapies: ventilation, CRRT, haemodynamic monitoring, and POCUS Dedicated ENT team for complex airway management Consultant-led team available 24/7 with specialised critical care nurses Family-centred approach with holistic emotional and psychological support Convenient location in Dubai Hills for families across the city Key takeaways Consultant-led PICU and HDU with advanced monitoring and therapies Recognised Centre of Excellence for paediatric liver disease and transplant care Expertise in complex paediatric critical care, excluding cardiac cases Comprehensive surgical and neurosurgical critical care support Dedicated ENT airway management team Family-centred care with multidisciplinary support available 24/7
Who is the best PICU doctor in Dubai?
Dr Vishnuvardhan Reddy Meedimale is regarded as one of the top PICU doctors in Dubai.
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The PICU provides the highest level of monitoring and life support. The paediatric ward is for children who are stable and require standard hospital care. The HDU offers close observation and care for children who need more than a ward can provide but do not require full intensive care.
King’s College Hospital London Dubai has the best Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Dubai
Our PICU is consultant-led, supported by highly trained paediatric nurses, and equipped with advanced monitoring and life-support technology. Families choose us for our UK-standard care, Dubai location, and dedicated focus on children’s health.
The length of stay depends on the condition. Some children need only a few days, while others may require longer treatment and observation.
Parents are welcome and encouraged to remain involved. Bedside presence is arranged with the team to ensure a balance of family support and clinical care.
If your child is acutely unwell, please call emergency services or attend the nearest emergency department. For planned admissions or specialist referrals, contact our paediatric team at King’s College Hospital Dubai.
Bring comfort items such as a favourite toy, a book, or familiar music. Please check with the team before bringing food or personal electrical devices.
Before transfer to the ward, we agree a written plan. After discharge home, clinic appointments and therapy support are booked as required.
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