Dr. Rashmi Walimbe (Deshmukh)
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Senior Consultant & Head of Anaesthesia and Critical Care
- Dr. Rashmi Walimbe (Deshmukh)
MBBS, DA, DNB (Anaesthesiology), Fellowship in Bariatric Anaesthesia
- Apulki Medical Center
Dr. Rashmi Walimbe (Deshmukh) is a Senior Consultant and Head of Anaesthesia and Critical Care at Apulki Medical Centre, with over two decades of experience providing anaesthesia for complex surgical procedures.
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Mon–Sat, 09:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Location
Apulki Medical Center, Baner
Dr. Rashmi Walimbe (Deshmukh) is a Senior Consultant and Head of Anaesthesia and Critical Care at Apulki Medical Centre, with over two decades of experience providing anaesthesia for complex surgical procedures. Fellowship in Bariatric Anaesthesia. She completed her MBBS from MIMER Medical College, Talegaon Dabhade, followed by a Diploma in Anaesthesiology from KEM Hospital, Pune, and a DNB in Anaesthesiology from Durgabai Deshmukh Hospital, Hyderabad.
Over the course of her career, Dr. Rashmi has been associated with several leading institutions, including Apollo Hospitals, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Sancheti Hospital, Inamdar Hospital, and KEM Hospital, Pune.
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She has developed expertise across multiple surgical specialities, including oncological, bariatric, paediatric, orthopaedic, thoracic, and anaesthesia. She has also served as a DNB postgraduate teacher, mentoring the next generation of anaesthesiologists.
Dr. Rashmi completed a Fellowship in Bariatric Anaesthesia from Max Hospital, Saket, and has administered anaesthesia for more than 1,000 high-complexity bariatric surgeries. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she also contributed to the critical care management of COVID-19 patients, further strengthening her expertise in intensive care.
Practice Pillars
Advanced bariatric anaesthesia, difficult airway management, ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia, paediatric and orthopaedic anaesthesia, oncosurgical and thoracic anaesthesia, critical care and perioperative pain management.
Clinical Operations
Leads the Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, overseeing perioperative anaesthesia services for complex surgical procedures. Specialises in difficult airway management, ultrasound-guided regional nerve blocks, high-risk bariatric anaesthesia, paediatric and oncosurgical cases, and advanced vascular access techniques. Her practice emphasises precision in perioperative planning, weight-based anaesthetic management, enhanced recovery protocols, and rapid postoperative mobilisation to improve patient safety and surgical outcomes.
Apulki Medical Center
Survey No. 47 P, Maruti Chowk, Plot No. 1 & 2, Mumbai Hwy, Next to Rahul Arcus Society Road, Pune – 411 057
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can I get an initial appointment?
We understand the importance of timely care. In most cases, initial appointments can be scheduled within 24–72 hours, depending on the specialist’s availability. For urgent cases, we prioritize faster scheduling to ensure you receive care without delay.
Do you accept international patients and insurance?
Yes, we welcome international patients and provide assistance with travel coordination, documentation, and treatment planning. We also support a wide range of insurance providers. Our team can help you with insurance verification and claim guidance to ensure a smooth process.
Can I seek a second opinion if I started elsewhere?
We understand the importance of timely care. In most cases, initial appointments can be scheduled within 24–72 hours, depending on the specialist’s availability. For urgent cases, we prioritize faster scheduling to ensure you receive care without delay.
What support services are available for families?
Yes, we welcome international patients and provide assistance with travel coordination, documentation, and treatment planning. We also support a wide range of insurance providers. Our team can help you with insurance verification and claim guidance to ensure a smooth process.