Ranjan Joshi, MBBS, MD
- Critical Care
Medical Director, Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Intensive Care Unit
Intensivist
Associate Professor, Pediatrics - Critical Care Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine
Languages: English, Hindi, Odiya, Bengali
Departments:
Get to know Ranjan Joshi, MBBS, MD
Dr Joshi is a dual-trained Intensivist in both pediatric and adult critical care with over 20 years of clinical experience. He is widely regarded for his expertise in adult congenital heart disease and obstetric intensive care, and he has a sustained track record of delivering high-acuity, multidisciplinary care across the lifespan. His career has been marked by a commitment to clinical excellence, collaborative practice and the integration of specialized care into broader critical care systems. In Texas Children’s Hospital, he continues to contribute to the advancement of critical care through clinical leadership, mentorship and academic collaboration.
Personal Statement
I am a dual-trained intensivist in pediatric and adult critical care with over two decades of experience in managing complex, high-acuity patients. Throughout my career, I have been driven by a deep commitment to delivering thoughtful, patient-centered care that bridges disciplines and age groups. My particular areas of interest – adult congenital heart disease and obstetric intensive care – have allowed me to focus on populations that require nuanced, multidisciplinary approaches.
Having worked alongside exceptional colleagues around the world, I am now honored to be part of the team at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. I remain passionate about clinical excellence, collaborative practice and contributing to the academic community through teaching, mentorship and the ongoing evolution of critical care delivery.
Clinical Interests
Mechanical cardiac support, heart failure in ACHD and obstetric population
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Intensive Care | Fellowship | Critical Care | 2010 |
| University of Delhi | Residency | Pediatric Anesthesia and Critical Care | 2005 |
| Sambalpur University | MBBS | Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery | 1998 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Heart Association | Member |
| American Thoracic Society | Member |
| Extracorporeal Life Support Organization | Member |
| International Society of Congenital Heart Disease | Member |
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Research interests
Mechanical cardiac support in ACHD and obstetric population
Dr. Ranjan Joshi. Congenital Heart Disease in Pregnancy (Chapter 4). Critical Heart Conditions in Pregnancy (1st Edition). Elsevier Inc. 2024
Dr. Ranjan Joshi. Decompensated Heart failure in Pregnancy (Chapter 16). Critical Heart Conditions in Pregnancy (1st edition). Elsevier Inc. 2024
Dr. Ranjan Joshi. Monitoring of Critically Ill Expectant Mother and Parturient (Chapter 4). ISCCM Manual of Obstetric Critical Care (1st edition). Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
Chittaranjan Joshi, M.K.Arora. Relief of pain in paediatric cancer patients. In: Gupta DK, Carachi R, editors. Paediatric Surgical Oncology. 1st edition. Mcgraw-Hill/Spanish Imports; 2009. P. 594-603
Chittaranjan Joshi, Indu Kapoor. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. In: Subramaniam R, editor. A Primer of Anesthesia. 1st edition. Jaypee; 2008. P. 239-254.
Rajeswari Subramaniam, Chittaranjan Joshi. The Anesthesia Machine. In: Subramaniam R, editor. A Primer of Anesthesia. 1st edition. Jaypee; 2008. P. 53- 63.