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Director & Head of Department – Emergency Medicine17 years
Fortis Hospitals
Mumbai
Dr. Sandeep Balanrao Gore is the Director and Head of Emergency Medicine at Fortis Hospital Mulund, Mumbai. His official Fortis profile reports 17 years of experience. He specialises in emergency medical care, trauma assessment, resuscitation and the management of critically ill or injured patients requiring immediate hospital treatment.
Dr. Gore completed his MBBS at B. J. Medical College, Pune, followed by fellowship training in Emergency Medicine at Christian Medical College, Vellore. His qualifications include MRCEM (UK), European Board Certification in Emergency Medicine and additional professional fellowships. He also holds an MBA from BITS Pilani.
Emergency resuscitation is a significant part of Dr. Gore's documented professional expertise. Patients presenting with cardiac arrest, severe breathing difficulties, circulatory shock or major trauma may require immediate assessment and stabilisation. Emergency treatment can involve airway support, medication, monitoring and coordination with critical care and surgical teams.
Dr. Gore has a specialist interest in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, commonly called ECMO. ECMO may provide temporary heart or lung support in carefully selected patients with severe organ failure. Fortis identifies him as an ELSO-certified emergency physician and reports his involvement in developing ECMO training programmes for emergency medicine doctors.
Point-of-care ultrasound is another area of Dr. Gore's reported professional interest. Bedside ultrasound helps emergency clinicians assess selected problems involving circulation, breathing and internal injuries. Its findings are interpreted alongside the clinical examination and other investigations to guide urgent medical decisions.
Alongside clinical practice, Dr. Sandeep Balanrao Gore is involved in emergency medicine education, professional leadership and improvements in emergency care systems. Fortis reports his association with SEMI, IFEM and national emergency medicine training initiatives. Patients facing acute medical or traumatic emergencies should attend an appropriate emergency department immediately rather than waiting for a routine consultation.
Emergency medicine focuses on the rapid assessment and stabilisation of patients with sudden illness or injury. Treatment priorities are determined by symptoms, vital signs and clinical severity. Patients with life-threatening conditions require immediate emergency department care and coordinated access to appropriate specialist services.
Major trauma may involve severe injuries affecting several body systems. Emergency assessment prioritises breathing, circulation, neurological status and control of life-threatening bleeding. Investigations and treatment depend on injury patterns and clinical stability, often involving trauma surgery and critical care teams.
Emergency resuscitation involves immediate interventions to support breathing and circulation in critically ill patients. Treatment may include oxygen, airway procedures, intravenous medication and continuous monitoring. The response is guided by established emergency protocols and the patient's underlying medical condition.
Cardiac arrest occurs when effective blood circulation suddenly stops. Emergency treatment includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation, defibrillation when indicated and advanced airway or medication support. Rapid intervention is essential, and treatment must be delivered by appropriately trained emergency teams.
Emergency airway management may be required when patients cannot maintain adequate breathing or protect their airway. Treatment may involve oxygen delivery, assisted ventilation or endotracheal intubation. The technique depends on the cause of respiratory compromise, anatomy and the urgency of intervention.
Acute respiratory failure occurs when the lungs cannot adequately maintain oxygen or carbon dioxide exchange. Emergency evaluation includes oxygen measurements, examination and relevant investigations. Treatment may require oxygen, non-invasive ventilation or invasive respiratory support, depending on severity and the underlying cause.
Shock develops when circulation is insufficient to support vital organs. Causes include severe infection, blood loss, heart problems and allergic reactions. Emergency care focuses on recognising the cause, supporting circulation and providing appropriate treatment with continuous reassessment.
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition involving organ dysfunction associated with infection. Emergency assessment includes evaluating blood pressure, breathing, mental status and possible infection sources. Treatment may include timely antimicrobial medicines, fluids and organ support within a coordinated hospital care pathway.
Point-of-care ultrasound is a bedside imaging method used to answer selected urgent clinical questions. It can help assess heart activity, fluid accumulation or other findings relevant to emergency care. Results are interpreted in context and do not replace all comprehensive imaging investigations.
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation provides temporary mechanical support to the heart or lungs in selected patients with severe organ failure. ECMO requires a trained multidisciplinary team, specialist equipment and careful assessment of potential benefits and complications. It is not appropriate for every critically ill patient.
Cardiac emergencies may present with chest pain, breathlessness, abnormal heart rhythms or circulatory collapse. Emergency care includes clinical assessment, ECG testing, monitoring and appropriate stabilisation. Patients with suspected heart attacks require urgent hospital evaluation and access to cardiac services.
Stroke may cause sudden facial weakness, speech difficulty, limb weakness or visual changes. Emergency assessment involves recognising symptoms, determining when they began and arranging urgent brain imaging. Definitive treatment depends on stroke type and requires coordination with neurological and stroke specialists.
Poisoning and medication overdose can affect breathing, circulation and neurological function. Emergency assessment identifies the suspected substance, exposure history and clinical effects. Treatment may involve monitoring, supportive care or specific antidotes when indicated. Immediate medical assistance is important after potentially dangerous exposures.
Emergency triage determines which patients require the most urgent assessment and treatment. Critically ill patients may need stabilisation before transfer to a specialist unit or another hospital. Safe transfer involves suitable monitoring, equipment and appropriately trained medical personnel.
MBBS, MRCEM (UK), EBCEM, FAEM, E-EAC, FRSM, MBA
Cerebral aneurysm treatment, flow diverter placement, endovascular aneurysm coiling, stent-assisted coiling, balloon-assisted coiling, brain arteriovenous malformation treatment, dural arteriovenous fistula embolisation, acute ischemic stroke intervention, mechanical thrombectomy, intracranial artery stenting, intracranial atherosclerotic disease management, spinal vascular malformation treatment, head and neck vascular malformation treatment, peripheral arterial intervention, peripheral venous intervention, selected interventional oncology procedures.
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Sandeep Balanrao Gore
He is the Director and Head of Emergency Medicine at Fortis Hospital Mulund, Mumbai.
Fortis lists MBBS, MRCEM (UK), EBCEM, FAEM, E-EAC, FRSM and MBA.
Fortis reports 17 years.
Yes. Emergency and Trauma Medicine are his primary documented specialities.
Yes. Fortis reports ELSO certification and his contribution to emergency medicine ECMO training.
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