Dr Ritesh Aggarwal
Director – Critical Care Medicine
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Work Experience
- Dr Ritesh Aggarwal is currently working at Max Healthcare.
- Associate Director – Critical Care, Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi (Apr 2023 - Mar 2026)
- Senior Consultant – Critical Care, Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi (Oct 2017 - Mar 2023)
- Consultant – Critical Care, Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi (Feb 2013 - Sep 2017)
- Associate Consultant – Critical Care, Max Hospital, Gurugram (Aug 2009 - Feb 2013)
- Registrar – ICU, Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai (Jan 2009 - Jul 2009)
- Registrar – ICU, Aditya Birla Hospital, Pune (Jan 2008 - Dec 2008)
Education & Training
- FRCP – Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, United Kingdom (2025)
- Fellowship (Geriatric Medicine) – National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), New Delhi (2025)
- Diploma (Intensive Care) – European Society of Critical Care Medicine, Geneva, Switzerland (2019)
- Certification (Infectious Diseases) – P D Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai (2018)
- Diploma (Critical Care) – Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine, Mumbai (2008)
- DNB – National Board of Examinations, Dwarka, Delhi (2007)
- MBBS – Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi (2001)
Memberships
- Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, UK (RCPE)
- European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM)
- Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM)
- Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM)
- American Heart Association (AHA)
Awards
- Asian Hospital Management Excellence Award (Patient Safety), HMA Asia (2018)
- MHC Sushruta Award, Max Healthcare, New Delhi (2018)
- Infectious Diseases Initiative of the Year, BMJ South Asia Awards (2017)
- D L Shah Platinum Quality Award, Quality Council of India, New Delhi (2017)
- Best Initiative in Patient Safety Category, Asian Hospital Management Awards, Manila (2017)
- Best Infection Prevention & Control Practice, Asian Patient Safety Awards, Mumbai (2017)
- Second Prize, Platform Presentation “Chasing Zero VAP”, 3rd International CAHOCON Conference, New Delhi (2017)
Speciality Interest
- Intensive Care Medicine
- Geriatric Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Antibiotic Stewardship
- End-of-Life Care
- Clinical Trials & Research
Research Papers & Publications
- Research Paper, “Efficacy of High-Dose Intravenous Immunoglobulin in Severe and Critical COVID-19: A Retrospective Cohort Study”, International Immunopharmacology (2022)
- Research Paper, “Leflunomide Treatment for Patients Hospitalised with COVID-19: DEFEAT-COVID Randomized Controlled Trial”, BMJ Open (2023)
- Research Paper, “Liver Injury at Presentation in COVID-19 is Associated with Immuno-Inflammatory Response”, Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology (2022)
- Research Paper, “Comparison of Nephrotoxicity of Colistin with Polymyxin B Administered in Currently Recommended Doses: A Prospective Study”, Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials (2018)
- Research Paper, “Effectiveness of Convalescent Plasma in Indian Patients with COVID-19”, Blood Cells, Molecules and Diseases (2021)
- Research Paper, “Organophosphate or Organochlorines or Something Else…?”, Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine (2009)
- Research Paper, “A Rare Case of Varicella Pneumonia with Acute Coronary Syndrome and Lower Limb Arterial Thrombosis”, Journal of Anesthesia & Intensive Care Medicine (2017)
- Research Paper, “Postoperative Seizures Unresponsive to Anti-Epileptics: Congenital Hypoparathyroidism”, Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology (2007)
- Book Chapter, “Basic Considerations in Critical Care”, API Textbook of Medicine (2014)
- Book Chapter, “Expert Opinion on Difficult Cases of Infection Mimics”, Elsevier Clinical Advisory Board (2014)
- Book Chapter, “Non-Invasive Ventilation”, Critical Care Update (2021)
- Book Chapter, “Auto-Immune Crisis Management”, Critical Care Update (2022)
Frequently Asked Questions
Booking an online appointment with Dr Ritesh Aggarwal is easy. You can book from our website or the Max MyHealth app, or call us at +91 926 888 0303. We've designed our system to be user-friendly, so you can quickly find a time that works for you. If you need any help, our staff is always ready to assist.
You can visit Dr Ritesh Aggarwal at Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket.
With years of experience, Dr Ritesh Aggarwal brings expertise and knowledge to their practice.
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Showcasing their extensive education and training.
- FRCP – Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, United Kingdom (2025)
- Fellowship (Geriatric Medicine) – National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), New Delhi (2025)
- Diploma (Intensive Care) – European Society of Critical Care Medicine, Geneva, Switzerland (2019)
- Certification (Infectious Diseases) – P D Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai (2018)
- Diploma (Critical Care) – Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine, Mumbai (2008)
- DNB – National Board of Examinations, Dwarka, Delhi (2007)
- MBBS – Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi (2001)
Showcasing their extensive education and training.
Specialising in Critical Care, Dr Ritesh Aggarwal offers personalised care tailored to specific health concerns.
Dr Ritesh Aggarwal provides a variety of treatments ensuring comprehensive care for patients
Yes, Dr Ritesh Aggarwal offers video consultations, providing convenient access to medical advice remotely.
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Dr Ritesh Aggarwal is available for consultations on specific days each week, offering flexibility for patients.
Booking an online appointment with Dr Ritesh Aggarwal is easy. You can book from our website or the Max my Health app, or call us at +91 926 888 0303.
Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket
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Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket
- Mon - Sat: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm