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About Dr. Simran Jain Rangnekar

M.B.B.S., DNB (Pediatrics), MNAMS, DrNB (Pediatric Cardiology)

Dr. Simran Jain Rangnekar is a distinguished Pediatric Cardiologist in Indore with a passion for providing exceptional care to children with heart conditions. Her journey in medicine began at Thanjavur Medical College, Tamil Nadu, where she earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.) degree. Dr. Rangnekar’s dedication and academic excellence were evident from the start, as she emerged as the State Topper in the 10th Standard Board Examination.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

  • S.S.C (10th standard): Attended VIVEKANAND PUBLIC SCHOOL, KHAIRAGARH, securing 96.5% (State topper) under the CGBSE BOARD in 2006.
  • H.S.C. (12th standard): Graduated in 2008 from YUGANTAR PUBLIC SCHOOL, RAJNANDGAON, achieving 76% under the Central Board of Secondary Education.
  • MBBS: In the years 2009 – 2015, completed from THANJAVUR MEDICAL COLLEGE, TAMILNADU under the umbrella of DR. MGR UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI.
  • DNB (PAEDITRICS): Pursued from 2016 – 2019 at CHOITHRAM HOSPITAL, INDORE (M.P.) accredited by the NATIONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION.
  • MNAMS: Achieved in 2021 under the NATIONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION.
  • DrNB (PAEDITRIC CARDIOLOGY): Completed in the period of 2019 – 2022 at BAI JERBAI WADIA CHILDREN HOSPITAL, MUMBAI (MAHARASTRA) recognized by the NATIONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Government Medical College, Thanjavur (T.N.)

  • MBBS degree
 

Bai Jerbai Wadia Children Hospital, Mumbai (Maharashtra)

  • DrNB in Pediatric Cardiology
  • India’s first and largest pediatric hospital since 1929
 

King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth G.S. Medical College, Mumbai (Maharashtra)

  • Training in Adult Cardiology
 

Sri Satya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital, Kharghar, Mumbai

  • Pediatric Cardiology trainee
 

Sri Satya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital, Raipur (C.G.)

  • Former Consultant
 

Govt Medical College, Rajnandgaon (C.G.)

  • Former Consultant
 

Choithram Hospital and Research Centre, Indore (M.P.)

  • Former Consultant

Transthoracic Echocardiography: Performed over 12,000+ transthoracic echocardiography’s, including neonatal echocardiography’s.

Fetal Echocardiography: Conducted over 300+ fetal echocardiography’s, including complex cyanotic congenital cardiac disease.

Trans-oesophageal Echocardiography: Executed over 300+ trans-oesophageal echocardiography’s, including intra-operative and OPD imaging.

Catheterisation Procedures: Performed over 700+ independent and assisted cath procedures, including:

  • Emergency Procedures: Balloon Coarctoplasty, Balloon Aortic and Balloon Pulmonary Valvuloplasty, emergency TPI, pericardiocentesis, Balloon Atrial Septostomy.
  • Elective Procedures: ASD device closure, VSD device closure, PDA device closure, AP Window closure, coronary cameral fistula closure.
  • Diagnostic Procedures: Over 100+ diagnostic cardiac catheterizations, including angiography and oximetry studies.

Specialized Imaging: Trained in performing strain imaging in pediatric cardiac patients.

  • Clinic Management: Managed super-specific OPDs, including cardiomyopathy clinic, PAH clinic, and arrhythmia clinic.

  • Intensive Care Management:

    • Managed Medical Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (MCICU).
    • Managed Surgical Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (SCICU).
    • Managed Outdoor Patient Department (OPD).

Patient Care: Provided care for pediatric patients with cardiac ailments, including post-discharge follow-ups and routine care visits.

Academic Involvement:

  • Actively participated in academic sessions, including:
      • Journal club meetings.
      • Clinical case presentations.
      • Joint cardiac meets.
      • Seminar presentations.
  • Conducted clinics and lectures for DrNB Pediatric Cardiology residents and nursing students
  • Workshop on “Current and Future of RVOT Therapies” (December 2021)
  • Workshop – C4 Sanjeevani 2022 ‘A Comprehensive Congenital Cardiology Conclave’ (March 2022)
  • Wet-lab Hands-on Workshop on Pig’s Heart at PCSI Annual Meet (2022)
  • Epilepsy Conference (2019)
  • Workshop on “CPAP and Ventilation” by the Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology (2018)
  • Workshop on “Facility Based Newborn Care” by the Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology (2017)

ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS

  • PCSI Research Grant 2021: Awarded for the project “Cardiac MRI findings on follow-up in children with myocarditis secondary to SARS-C0-V2 Infection.”
  • 1st Prize at MAHACON 2021: For the presentation “Meconium Aspiration Syndrome associated persistent pulmonary hypertension in neonates: utility of bedside echocardiography.”
  • Paper Presentation at PCSI 2021: Presented on ‘Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy in a Case of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children associated with COVID-19 Infection (MIS-C).
  • “Rapid Desensitization for Acyclovir Hypersensitivity” in Indian Journal of Pediatrics.
  • “Spontaneous Episodic Hypothermia” in Indian Pediatrics of Neurology.
  • “Coronary Arteriopathy in a Patient with Noonan Phenotype: Case Report” published in Annals of Pediatric Cardiology, Jan-Feb 2024.
  • “Heart Failure in Children: How to Optimize Treatment?” published in Indian Journal of Practical Pediatrics, Oct-Dec 2023.
  • 2nd Prize in Poster Competition: National level conference RESPICON.
  • Session Chair: Chaired the session of Pediatric Cardiology at MP Pedicon 2023, Ujjain.
  • Presentation: Presented ‘Learnings from Pediatric Cardiology Cases’ in Ratlam on May 18th, 2024.
  • International Child Neurology Congress: Participated for poster presentation.
  • 3rd Prize in PG Quiz Competition: Divisional level.
  • University Exam: 2nd position in Surgery.
  • Board Exams: 1st position in district and 8th position in state merit list in 10th board exams.
  • Hypocalcemia as a Cause of Breathholding Spells in Children Below 6 Months was presented at the Mumbai International Child Neurology Congress 2018. The study was co-authored by Dr. Gouri Rao Passi.
  • Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA) as Acute Onset Respiratory Distress in a Child was presented at RESPICON 2018. The study was co-authored by Dr. P. Muthiah and Dr. Gouri Rao Passi.
  • Anomalous Umbilical Vein to Right Atrium with Absent Ductus Venosus: A Portent Call for Fetal Echocardiography was presented at PCSI 2022. The study was co-authored by Dr. Jayashree Mishra.
  • Cardiac MRI Findings on Follow-up in Children with Myocarditis Secondary to SARS-C0-V2 Infection was presented at PCSI 2022. The study was co-authored by Dr. Sumitra Venkatesh and Dr. Shreepal Jain.
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