Dr. Karthik Arigela is a highly skilled Paediatric Intensivist in Yela…read morehanka. He is currently practising as a Consultant – Paediatrics & Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, Bangalore, bringing specialised expertise in paediatric critical care, emergency medicine, and advanced life-support interventions for critically ill children. Recognised among the best paediatric intensivists in Yelahanka, he combines exceptional clinical acumen with a compassionate and child centred approach, making him highly trusted by patients, families, and colleagues alike. Dr. Karthik’s medical journey began at JJM Medical College, Davangere, where he completed his MBBS in 2010, followed by an MD in Paediatrics in 2015, emerging as a university topper at RGUHS. His passion for paediatric critical care led him to pursue a prestigious Fellowship in Paediatric Intensive Care (IAP-IDPCCM) at Apollo Hospital, Chennai. Determined to gain global exposure and acquire advanced skills, he further trained at the world-renowned Birmingham Children’s Hospital in the United Kingdom—one of the leading centres for paediatric cardiac intensive care and post 1 / 5 transplant paediatric support. This international experience significantly enriched his proficiency in handling high-risk paediatric emergencies, complex congenital cardiac cases, and post-transplant critical care. At Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, Dr. Karthik is known for his ability to expertly manage life-threatening paediatric emergencies such as septic shock, respiratory failure, MIS-C related to COVID-19, post-transplant complications, paediatric cardiac crises, and advanced ventilation support cases. He is proficient in advanced life support, ECMO, Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS), invasive monitoring, and Point Of Care Ultrasound (POCUS), making him one of the best paediatric intensivists in Yelahanka for handling delicate, high dependency paediatric cases. He plays a vital role in stabilising critically ill children, coordinating multidisciplinary care, and guiding parents through complex treatment decisions with clarity, empathy, and reassurance. Beyond clinical excellence, Dr. Karthik is an accomplished academician and faculty member of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP), Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM), and IAP College of Paediatric Critical Care (IAP-PCC). He actively contributes to paediatric education through teaching, mentoring, workshops, and training programs for postgraduate residents and paediatric fellows, particularly in intensive care protocols, procedural training, and simulated emergency scenario management. His leadership in fellowship training programs has shaped numerous young clinicians into skilled paediatric intensivists. Dr. Karthik is widely respected not only for his strong technical capabilities but also for his ability to cultivate teamwork and a supportive clinical environment. His approachable and compassionate nature helps build strong bonds with young patients and their families, making difficult hospital journeys emotionally easier. He is admired for his ability to remain composed in high-pressure situations, provide accurate and timely clinical decisions, and maintain the highest standards of paediatric intensive care.
Field of Expertise ;
Paediatric Intensive Care (PICU)
Paediatric Emergency & Trauma Care
Paediatric Pulmonary Critical Care
Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care
Post Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) & Neutropenic Child Care
Paediatric Organ Transplant Critical Care
Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) & ECMO
Advanced Mechanical Ventilation & Hemodynamic Monitoring
Accidental Poisoning in Children
Inter-hospital & Air Transport of Critically Ill Children
Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) – cardiac, lung, vascular &
hemodynamic assessment
Ultrasound-guided vascular access
Nutritional Rehabilitation and supportread less