English

    Overview

  • Dr. Saumen Meur is an esteemed senior consultant and head of the department (HOD) in Paediatric Intensive Care at the Department of Paediatrics at Manipal Hospitals, Mukundapur, where he has been diligently serving for the past few years. Dr. Meur is a highly trained paediatrician, holding an MBBS degree, a Diploma in Child Health (DCH) from Calcutta University, and a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) from the General Medical Council in the UK. He is also a member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH), London (Glasgow or Edinburgh) and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, London. He is the Best Paediatric Doctor in Mukundapur, Kolkata.

  • With a profound interest in Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care, Echocardiography, Point-of-Care Ultrasound (PoCUS), Simulation-based training, and quality and safety measures, Dr. Meur has honed his expertise through extensive training and experience. He completed his Paediatric Intensive Care training primarily at Evelina Children’s Hospital in London, gaining invaluable experience in managing critically ill children and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the intensive care unit.

  • He has also served in many reputed hospitals of the world, where he further refined his skills in providing comprehensive care to patients with various medical, surgical, oncological, and neurological conditions. Since his return to India, he has made significant contributions to the field, notably in establishing and enhancing the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and making it one of the best-run units in eastern India. Dr. Meur is dedicated to advancing medical education, and its training and is actively involved in teaching and mentoring young doctors by regularly conducting educational sessions and clinical meetings.

  • Dr. Meur's commitment to safe medical practices and continuous learning is evident through his involvement in various teaching and examination roles both nationally and internationally. Dr. Meur brings over a decade of expertise in the field and specialises in Paediatric Intensive Care and General Paediatrics, where he has made significant contributions to patient care and medical research. 

  • With his wealth of knowledge and unwavering dedication, Dr. Meur continues to make a significant impact in the field of Paediatric Intensive Care, ensuring the highest standards of care for critically ill children. Dr. Meur has authored several research papers and publications in renowned medical journals, covering topics ranging from Paediatric Cardiology to Critical Care management.

  • Field of Expertise

  • Expertise in Paediatric Intensive Care and specialises in the management of critically ill children.
  • Proficient in General Paediatrics and offers comprehensive medical care to children of all ages, focusing on preventive healthcare, diagnosis, and treatment of common childhood illnesses.
  • Fellowship & Membership

  • Indian Academy of Pediatrics - Intensive Care Chapter (IAP-ICC)
  • Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (FRCPCH)
  • Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH)
  • Languages Spoken

  • Bengali
  • English
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Advisor and Patron of the Society of Pediatric Intensive Care Kolkata
  • Ex-President, West Bengal Chapter of Indian Academy of Pediatrics - Intensive Care Chapter (IAP-ICC)
  • Scientific Chairperson - East Zone Pediatric Critical Care Conference, 2022
  • Executive Member (East Zone) of Paediatric Intensive Care Chapter (PICC)
  • Talks & Publications

  • Bentham, J., Meur, S., Hudsmith, L., Archer, N. and Wilson, N. (2011), Echocardiographically guided catheter closure of arterial ducts in small preterm infants on the neonatal intensive care unit. Cathet. Cardiovascular. Intervent., 77: 409-415. https://doi.org/10.1002/ccd.22637
  • Meur Saumen, Mann Nicholas P. Infant outcomes following diabetic pregnancies. Paediatrics and Child Health, Volume 17, Issue 6, 2007, Pages 217-222, ISSN 1751-7222, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paed.2007.03.004
  • Acharyya Bhaswati C, Dutta Monideepa, Meur Saumen, Das Dhritabrata, Acharyya Saumyabrata. Acute Pancreatitis in COVID-19-associated Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome of Children. A Single Center Experience. JPGN Reports: February 2022 - Volume 3 - Issue 1 - p e150 doi: 10.1097/PG9.0000000000000150
  • Chowdhuri KR, Daga MK, Mandal S, et al. Arterial Switch Operation With Neoaortic Valve Replacement in a 13-Year Old Patient With Transposition of Great Arteries With Ventricular Septal Defect and Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction, A Case Report. World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery. 2020;11(4):NP190-NP194. doi:10.1177/2150135118769320
  • Giri Prabhas, Meur Saumen, Sikka Salini. Acute myocardial infarction in a patient of infective endocarditis. Journal of Pediatric Critical Care, volume 2, number 4, pages 51-53, Year 2015. Doi:10.21304/2015.0204.00097
  • Giri Prabhas, Sinha Rajiv, Sikka Shalini, Meur Saumen. Acute carbolic acid poisoning: A report of four cases. Indian J Crit Care Med. 2016 Nov; 20(11): 668–670. doi: 10.4103/0972-5229.194014
  • Sinha R, Maji B, Sarkar B, Meur S. A prospective audit of complications in 100 consecutive pediatric percutaneous biopsies done under real-time ultrasound guidance. Indian J Nephrol. 2016;26:329-34
  • Meur Saumen, Best 10 papers in Paediatric Critical Care that have changed practice in the last 5 years. Todi S, Mehta Y, Chaudhry D, Dixit S. B. (2020). Critical Care Update 2020. India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Limited.
  • Meur Saumen. Paediatric Neuromonitoring; Eclectroencephalograpgy. Todi S, Kulkarni Atul P, Zirpe Kapil. (2017). Critical Care Update 2017. India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Limited.
  • Dasgupta S, Meur S, Dutta M. Secondary Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis in a child with concomitant Ebstein Barr virus and Scrub Typhus infection – A rare entity. Indian Journal of Applied Research. World Wide Journals; 2021 Aug 1;27-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.36106/ijar/2603978
  • Chowdhury P, Saha S, Meur S. Severe Adenovirus Pneumonia Associated With Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis With Coronary Involvement. Indian Pediatrics: 2023 Dec: 1041-1042.

    Fellowship & Membership

  • Indian Academy of Pediatrics - Intensive Care Chapter (IAP-ICC)
  • Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (FRCPCH)
  • Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH)
  • Overview

  • Dr. Saumen Meur is an esteemed senior consultant and head of the department (HOD) in Paediatric Intensive Care at the Department of Paediatrics at Manipal Hospitals, Mukundapur, where he has been diligently serving for the past few years. Dr. Meur is a highly trained paediatrician, holding an MBBS degree, a Diploma in Child Health (DCH) from Calcutta University, and a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) from the General Medical Council in the UK. He is also a member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH), London (Glasgow or Edinburgh) and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, London. He is the Best Paediatric Doctor in Mukundapur, Kolkata.

  • With a profound interest in Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care, Echocardiography, Point-of-Care Ultrasound (PoCUS), Simulation-based training, and quality and safety measures, Dr. Meur has honed his expertise through extensive training and experience. He completed his Paediatric Intensive Care training primarily at Evelina Children’s Hospital in London, gaining invaluable experience in managing critically ill children and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the intensive care unit.

  • He has also served in many reputed hospitals of the world, where he further refined his skills in providing comprehensive care to patients with various medical, surgical, oncological, and neurological conditions. Since his return to India, he has made significant contributions to the field, notably in establishing and enhancing the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and making it one of the best-run units in eastern India. Dr. Meur is dedicated to advancing medical education, and its training and is actively involved in teaching and mentoring young doctors by regularly conducting educational sessions and clinical meetings.

  • Dr. Meur's commitment to safe medical practices and continuous learning is evident through his involvement in various teaching and examination roles both nationally and internationally. Dr. Meur brings over a decade of expertise in the field and specialises in Paediatric Intensive Care and General Paediatrics, where he has made significant contributions to patient care and medical research. 

  • With his wealth of knowledge and unwavering dedication, Dr. Meur continues to make a significant impact in the field of Paediatric Intensive Care, ensuring the highest standards of care for critically ill children. Dr. Meur has authored several research papers and publications in renowned medical journals, covering topics ranging from Paediatric Cardiology to Critical Care management.

  • Field of Expertise

  • Expertise in Paediatric Intensive Care and specialises in the management of critically ill children.
  • Proficient in General Paediatrics and offers comprehensive medical care to children of all ages, focusing on preventive healthcare, diagnosis, and treatment of common childhood illnesses.
  • Languages Spoken

  • Bengali
  • English
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Advisor and Patron of the Society of Pediatric Intensive Care Kolkata
  • Ex-President, West Bengal Chapter of Indian Academy of Pediatrics - Intensive Care Chapter (IAP-ICC)
  • Scientific Chairperson - East Zone Pediatric Critical Care Conference, 2022
  • Executive Member (East Zone) of Paediatric Intensive Care Chapter (PICC)
  • Talks & Publications

  • Bentham, J., Meur, S., Hudsmith, L., Archer, N. and Wilson, N. (2011), Echocardiographically guided catheter closure of arterial ducts in small preterm infants on the neonatal intensive care unit. Cathet. Cardiovascular. Intervent., 77: 409-415. https://doi.org/10.1002/ccd.22637
  • Meur Saumen, Mann Nicholas P. Infant outcomes following diabetic pregnancies. Paediatrics and Child Health, Volume 17, Issue 6, 2007, Pages 217-222, ISSN 1751-7222, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paed.2007.03.004
  • Acharyya Bhaswati C, Dutta Monideepa, Meur Saumen, Das Dhritabrata, Acharyya Saumyabrata. Acute Pancreatitis in COVID-19-associated Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome of Children. A Single Center Experience. JPGN Reports: February 2022 - Volume 3 - Issue 1 - p e150 doi: 10.1097/PG9.0000000000000150
  • Chowdhuri KR, Daga MK, Mandal S, et al. Arterial Switch Operation With Neoaortic Valve Replacement in a 13-Year Old Patient With Transposition of Great Arteries With Ventricular Septal Defect and Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction, A Case Report. World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery. 2020;11(4):NP190-NP194. doi:10.1177/2150135118769320
  • Giri Prabhas, Meur Saumen, Sikka Salini. Acute myocardial infarction in a patient of infective endocarditis. Journal of Pediatric Critical Care, volume 2, number 4, pages 51-53, Year 2015. Doi:10.21304/2015.0204.00097
  • Giri Prabhas, Sinha Rajiv, Sikka Shalini, Meur Saumen. Acute carbolic acid poisoning: A report of four cases. Indian J Crit Care Med. 2016 Nov; 20(11): 668–670. doi: 10.4103/0972-5229.194014
  • Sinha R, Maji B, Sarkar B, Meur S. A prospective audit of complications in 100 consecutive pediatric percutaneous biopsies done under real-time ultrasound guidance. Indian J Nephrol. 2016;26:329-34
  • Meur Saumen, Best 10 papers in Paediatric Critical Care that have changed practice in the last 5 years. Todi S, Mehta Y, Chaudhry D, Dixit S. B. (2020). Critical Care Update 2020. India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Limited.
  • Meur Saumen. Paediatric Neuromonitoring; Eclectroencephalograpgy. Todi S, Kulkarni Atul P, Zirpe Kapil. (2017). Critical Care Update 2017. India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Limited.
  • Dasgupta S, Meur S, Dutta M. Secondary Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis in a child with concomitant Ebstein Barr virus and Scrub Typhus infection – A rare entity. Indian Journal of Applied Research. World Wide Journals; 2021 Aug 1;27-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.36106/ijar/2603978
  • Chowdhury P, Saha S, Meur S. Severe Adenovirus Pneumonia Associated With Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis With Coronary Involvement. Indian Pediatrics: 2023 Dec: 1041-1042.

    Languages Spoken

  • Bengali
  • English
  • Overview

  • Dr. Saumen Meur is an esteemed senior consultant and head of the department (HOD) in Paediatric Intensive Care at the Department of Paediatrics at Manipal Hospitals, Mukundapur, where he has been diligently serving for the past few years. Dr. Meur is a highly trained paediatrician, holding an MBBS degree, a Diploma in Child Health (DCH) from Calcutta University, and a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) from the General Medical Council in the UK. He is also a member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH), London (Glasgow or Edinburgh) and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, London. He is the Best Paediatric Doctor in Mukundapur, Kolkata.

  • With a profound interest in Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care, Echocardiography, Point-of-Care Ultrasound (PoCUS), Simulation-based training, and quality and safety measures, Dr. Meur has honed his expertise through extensive training and experience. He completed his Paediatric Intensive Care training primarily at Evelina Children’s Hospital in London, gaining invaluable experience in managing critically ill children and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the intensive care unit.

  • He has also served in many reputed hospitals of the world, where he further refined his skills in providing comprehensive care to patients with various medical, surgical, oncological, and neurological conditions. Since his return to India, he has made significant contributions to the field, notably in establishing and enhancing the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and making it one of the best-run units in eastern India. Dr. Meur is dedicated to advancing medical education, and its training and is actively involved in teaching and mentoring young doctors by regularly conducting educational sessions and clinical meetings.

  • Dr. Meur's commitment to safe medical practices and continuous learning is evident through his involvement in various teaching and examination roles both nationally and internationally. Dr. Meur brings over a decade of expertise in the field and specialises in Paediatric Intensive Care and General Paediatrics, where he has made significant contributions to patient care and medical research. 

  • With his wealth of knowledge and unwavering dedication, Dr. Meur continues to make a significant impact in the field of Paediatric Intensive Care, ensuring the highest standards of care for critically ill children. Dr. Meur has authored several research papers and publications in renowned medical journals, covering topics ranging from Paediatric Cardiology to Critical Care management.

  • Fellowship & Membership

  • Indian Academy of Pediatrics - Intensive Care Chapter (IAP-ICC)
  • Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (FRCPCH)
  • Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH)
  • Field of Expertise

  • Expertise in Paediatric Intensive Care and specialises in the management of critically ill children.
  • Proficient in General Paediatrics and offers comprehensive medical care to children of all ages, focusing on preventive healthcare, diagnosis, and treatment of common childhood illnesses.
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Advisor and Patron of the Society of Pediatric Intensive Care Kolkata
  • Ex-President, West Bengal Chapter of Indian Academy of Pediatrics - Intensive Care Chapter (IAP-ICC)
  • Scientific Chairperson - East Zone Pediatric Critical Care Conference, 2022
  • Executive Member (East Zone) of Paediatric Intensive Care Chapter (PICC)
  • Talks & Publications

  • Bentham, J., Meur, S., Hudsmith, L., Archer, N. and Wilson, N. (2011), Echocardiographically guided catheter closure of arterial ducts in small preterm infants on the neonatal intensive care unit. Cathet. Cardiovascular. Intervent., 77: 409-415. https://doi.org/10.1002/ccd.22637
  • Meur Saumen, Mann Nicholas P. Infant outcomes following diabetic pregnancies. Paediatrics and Child Health, Volume 17, Issue 6, 2007, Pages 217-222, ISSN 1751-7222, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paed.2007.03.004
  • Acharyya Bhaswati C, Dutta Monideepa, Meur Saumen, Das Dhritabrata, Acharyya Saumyabrata. Acute Pancreatitis in COVID-19-associated Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome of Children. A Single Center Experience. JPGN Reports: February 2022 - Volume 3 - Issue 1 - p e150 doi: 10.1097/PG9.0000000000000150
  • Chowdhuri KR, Daga MK, Mandal S, et al. Arterial Switch Operation With Neoaortic Valve Replacement in a 13-Year Old Patient With Transposition of Great Arteries With Ventricular Septal Defect and Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction, A Case Report. World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery. 2020;11(4):NP190-NP194. doi:10.1177/2150135118769320
  • Giri Prabhas, Meur Saumen, Sikka Salini. Acute myocardial infarction in a patient of infective endocarditis. Journal of Pediatric Critical Care, volume 2, number 4, pages 51-53, Year 2015. Doi:10.21304/2015.0204.00097
  • Giri Prabhas, Sinha Rajiv, Sikka Shalini, Meur Saumen. Acute carbolic acid poisoning: A report of four cases. Indian J Crit Care Med. 2016 Nov; 20(11): 668–670. doi: 10.4103/0972-5229.194014
  • Sinha R, Maji B, Sarkar B, Meur S. A prospective audit of complications in 100 consecutive pediatric percutaneous biopsies done under real-time ultrasound guidance. Indian J Nephrol. 2016;26:329-34
  • Meur Saumen, Best 10 papers in Paediatric Critical Care that have changed practice in the last 5 years. Todi S, Mehta Y, Chaudhry D, Dixit S. B. (2020). Critical Care Update 2020. India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Limited.
  • Meur Saumen. Paediatric Neuromonitoring; Eclectroencephalograpgy. Todi S, Kulkarni Atul P, Zirpe Kapil. (2017). Critical Care Update 2017. India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Limited.
  • Dasgupta S, Meur S, Dutta M. Secondary Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis in a child with concomitant Ebstein Barr virus and Scrub Typhus infection – A rare entity. Indian Journal of Applied Research. World Wide Journals; 2021 Aug 1;27-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.36106/ijar/2603978
  • Chowdhury P, Saha S, Meur S. Severe Adenovirus Pneumonia Associated With Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis With Coronary Involvement. Indian Pediatrics: 2023 Dec: 1041-1042.

    Field of Expertise

  • Expertise in Paediatric Intensive Care and specialises in the management of critically ill children.
  • Proficient in General Paediatrics and offers comprehensive medical care to children of all ages, focusing on preventive healthcare, diagnosis, and treatment of common childhood illnesses.
  • Fellowship & Membership

  • Indian Academy of Pediatrics - Intensive Care Chapter (IAP-ICC)
  • Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (FRCPCH)
  • Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH)
  • Languages Spoken

  • Bengali
  • English
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Advisor and Patron of the Society of Pediatric Intensive Care Kolkata
  • Ex-President, West Bengal Chapter of Indian Academy of Pediatrics - Intensive Care Chapter (IAP-ICC)
  • Scientific Chairperson - East Zone Pediatric Critical Care Conference, 2022
  • Executive Member (East Zone) of Paediatric Intensive Care Chapter (PICC)
  • Talks & Publications

  • Bentham, J., Meur, S., Hudsmith, L., Archer, N. and Wilson, N. (2011), Echocardiographically guided catheter closure of arterial ducts in small preterm infants on the neonatal intensive care unit. Cathet. Cardiovascular. Intervent., 77: 409-415. https://doi.org/10.1002/ccd.22637
  • Meur Saumen, Mann Nicholas P. Infant outcomes following diabetic pregnancies. Paediatrics and Child Health, Volume 17, Issue 6, 2007, Pages 217-222, ISSN 1751-7222, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paed.2007.03.004
  • Acharyya Bhaswati C, Dutta Monideepa, Meur Saumen, Das Dhritabrata, Acharyya Saumyabrata. Acute Pancreatitis in COVID-19-associated Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome of Children. A Single Center Experience. JPGN Reports: February 2022 - Volume 3 - Issue 1 - p e150 doi: 10.1097/PG9.0000000000000150
  • Chowdhuri KR, Daga MK, Mandal S, et al. Arterial Switch Operation With Neoaortic Valve Replacement in a 13-Year Old Patient With Transposition of Great Arteries With Ventricular Septal Defect and Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction, A Case Report. World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery. 2020;11(4):NP190-NP194. doi:10.1177/2150135118769320
  • Giri Prabhas, Meur Saumen, Sikka Salini. Acute myocardial infarction in a patient of infective endocarditis. Journal of Pediatric Critical Care, volume 2, number 4, pages 51-53, Year 2015. Doi:10.21304/2015.0204.00097
  • Giri Prabhas, Sinha Rajiv, Sikka Shalini, Meur Saumen. Acute carbolic acid poisoning: A report of four cases. Indian J Crit Care Med. 2016 Nov; 20(11): 668–670. doi: 10.4103/0972-5229.194014
  • Sinha R, Maji B, Sarkar B, Meur S. A prospective audit of complications in 100 consecutive pediatric percutaneous biopsies done under real-time ultrasound guidance. Indian J Nephrol. 2016;26:329-34
  • Meur Saumen, Best 10 papers in Paediatric Critical Care that have changed practice in the last 5 years. Todi S, Mehta Y, Chaudhry D, Dixit S. B. (2020). Critical Care Update 2020. India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Limited.
  • Meur Saumen. Paediatric Neuromonitoring; Eclectroencephalograpgy. Todi S, Kulkarni Atul P, Zirpe Kapil. (2017). Critical Care Update 2017. India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Limited.
  • Dasgupta S, Meur S, Dutta M. Secondary Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis in a child with concomitant Ebstein Barr virus and Scrub Typhus infection – A rare entity. Indian Journal of Applied Research. World Wide Journals; 2021 Aug 1;27-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.36106/ijar/2603978
  • Chowdhury P, Saha S, Meur S. Severe Adenovirus Pneumonia Associated With Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis With Coronary Involvement. Indian Pediatrics: 2023 Dec: 1041-1042.
  • Overview

  • Dr. Saumen Meur is an esteemed senior consultant and head of the department (HOD) in Paediatric Intensive Care at the Department of Paediatrics at Manipal Hospitals, Mukundapur, where he has been diligently serving for the past few years. Dr. Meur is a highly trained paediatrician, holding an MBBS degree, a Diploma in Child Health (DCH) from Calcutta University, and a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) from the General Medical Council in the UK. He is also a member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH), London (Glasgow or Edinburgh) and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, London. He is the Best Paediatric Doctor in Mukundapur, Kolkata.

  • With a profound interest in Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care, Echocardiography, Point-of-Care Ultrasound (PoCUS), Simulation-based training, and quality and safety measures, Dr. Meur has honed his expertise through extensive training and experience. He completed his Paediatric Intensive Care training primarily at Evelina Children’s Hospital in London, gaining invaluable experience in managing critically ill children and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the intensive care unit.

  • He has also served in many reputed hospitals of the world, where he further refined his skills in providing comprehensive care to patients with various medical, surgical, oncological, and neurological conditions. Since his return to India, he has made significant contributions to the field, notably in establishing and enhancing the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and making it one of the best-run units in eastern India. Dr. Meur is dedicated to advancing medical education, and its training and is actively involved in teaching and mentoring young doctors by regularly conducting educational sessions and clinical meetings.

  • Dr. Meur's commitment to safe medical practices and continuous learning is evident through his involvement in various teaching and examination roles both nationally and internationally. Dr. Meur brings over a decade of expertise in the field and specialises in Paediatric Intensive Care and General Paediatrics, where he has made significant contributions to patient care and medical research. 

  • With his wealth of knowledge and unwavering dedication, Dr. Meur continues to make a significant impact in the field of Paediatric Intensive Care, ensuring the highest standards of care for critically ill children. Dr. Meur has authored several research papers and publications in renowned medical journals, covering topics ranging from Paediatric Cardiology to Critical Care management.

    Awards & Achievements

  • Advisor and Patron of the Society of Pediatric Intensive Care Kolkata
  • Ex-President, West Bengal Chapter of Indian Academy of Pediatrics - Intensive Care Chapter (IAP-ICC)
  • Scientific Chairperson - East Zone Pediatric Critical Care Conference, 2022
  • Executive Member (East Zone) of Paediatric Intensive Care Chapter (PICC)
  • Fellowship & Membership

  • Indian Academy of Pediatrics - Intensive Care Chapter (IAP-ICC)
  • Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (FRCPCH)
  • Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH)
  • Field of Expertise

  • Expertise in Paediatric Intensive Care and specialises in the management of critically ill children.
  • Proficient in General Paediatrics and offers comprehensive medical care to children of all ages, focusing on preventive healthcare, diagnosis, and treatment of common childhood illnesses.
  • Languages Spoken

  • Bengali
  • English
  • Talks & Publications

  • Bentham, J., Meur, S., Hudsmith, L., Archer, N. and Wilson, N. (2011), Echocardiographically guided catheter closure of arterial ducts in small preterm infants on the neonatal intensive care unit. Cathet. Cardiovascular. Intervent., 77: 409-415. https://doi.org/10.1002/ccd.22637
  • Meur Saumen, Mann Nicholas P. Infant outcomes following diabetic pregnancies. Paediatrics and Child Health, Volume 17, Issue 6, 2007, Pages 217-222, ISSN 1751-7222, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paed.2007.03.004
  • Acharyya Bhaswati C, Dutta Monideepa, Meur Saumen, Das Dhritabrata, Acharyya Saumyabrata. Acute Pancreatitis in COVID-19-associated Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome of Children. A Single Center Experience. JPGN Reports: February 2022 - Volume 3 - Issue 1 - p e150 doi: 10.1097/PG9.0000000000000150
  • Chowdhuri KR, Daga MK, Mandal S, et al. Arterial Switch Operation With Neoaortic Valve Replacement in a 13-Year Old Patient With Transposition of Great Arteries With Ventricular Septal Defect and Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction, A Case Report. World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery. 2020;11(4):NP190-NP194. doi:10.1177/2150135118769320
  • Giri Prabhas, Meur Saumen, Sikka Salini. Acute myocardial infarction in a patient of infective endocarditis. Journal of Pediatric Critical Care, volume 2, number 4, pages 51-53, Year 2015. Doi:10.21304/2015.0204.00097
  • Giri Prabhas, Sinha Rajiv, Sikka Shalini, Meur Saumen. Acute carbolic acid poisoning: A report of four cases. Indian J Crit Care Med. 2016 Nov; 20(11): 668–670. doi: 10.4103/0972-5229.194014
  • Sinha R, Maji B, Sarkar B, Meur S. A prospective audit of complications in 100 consecutive pediatric percutaneous biopsies done under real-time ultrasound guidance. Indian J Nephrol. 2016;26:329-34
  • Meur Saumen, Best 10 papers in Paediatric Critical Care that have changed practice in the last 5 years. Todi S, Mehta Y, Chaudhry D, Dixit S. B. (2020). Critical Care Update 2020. India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Limited.
  • Meur Saumen. Paediatric Neuromonitoring; Eclectroencephalograpgy. Todi S, Kulkarni Atul P, Zirpe Kapil. (2017). Critical Care Update 2017. India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Limited.
  • Dasgupta S, Meur S, Dutta M. Secondary Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis in a child with concomitant Ebstein Barr virus and Scrub Typhus infection – A rare entity. Indian Journal of Applied Research. World Wide Journals; 2021 Aug 1;27-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.36106/ijar/2603978
  • Chowdhury P, Saha S, Meur S. Severe Adenovirus Pneumonia Associated With Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis With Coronary Involvement. Indian Pediatrics: 2023 Dec: 1041-1042.
  • Overview

  • Dr. Saumen Meur is an esteemed senior consultant and head of the department (HOD) in Paediatric Intensive Care at the Department of Paediatrics at Manipal Hospitals, Mukundapur, where he has been diligently serving for the past few years. Dr. Meur is a highly trained paediatrician, holding an MBBS degree, a Diploma in Child Health (DCH) from Calcutta University, and a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) from the General Medical Council in the UK. He is also a member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH), London (Glasgow or Edinburgh) and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, London. He is the Best Paediatric Doctor in Mukundapur, Kolkata.

  • With a profound interest in Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care, Echocardiography, Point-of-Care Ultrasound (PoCUS), Simulation-based training, and quality and safety measures, Dr. Meur has honed his expertise through extensive training and experience. He completed his Paediatric Intensive Care training primarily at Evelina Children’s Hospital in London, gaining invaluable experience in managing critically ill children and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the intensive care unit.

  • He has also served in many reputed hospitals of the world, where he further refined his skills in providing comprehensive care to patients with various medical, surgical, oncological, and neurological conditions. Since his return to India, he has made significant contributions to the field, notably in establishing and enhancing the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and making it one of the best-run units in eastern India. Dr. Meur is dedicated to advancing medical education, and its training and is actively involved in teaching and mentoring young doctors by regularly conducting educational sessions and clinical meetings.

  • Dr. Meur's commitment to safe medical practices and continuous learning is evident through his involvement in various teaching and examination roles both nationally and internationally. Dr. Meur brings over a decade of expertise in the field and specialises in Paediatric Intensive Care and General Paediatrics, where he has made significant contributions to patient care and medical research. 

  • With his wealth of knowledge and unwavering dedication, Dr. Meur continues to make a significant impact in the field of Paediatric Intensive Care, ensuring the highest standards of care for critically ill children. Dr. Meur has authored several research papers and publications in renowned medical journals, covering topics ranging from Paediatric Cardiology to Critical Care management.

    Talks & Publications

  • Bentham, J., Meur, S., Hudsmith, L., Archer, N. and Wilson, N. (2011), Echocardiographically guided catheter closure of arterial ducts in small preterm infants on the neonatal intensive care unit. Cathet. Cardiovascular. Intervent., 77: 409-415. https://doi.org/10.1002/ccd.22637
  • Meur Saumen, Mann Nicholas P. Infant outcomes following diabetic pregnancies. Paediatrics and Child Health, Volume 17, Issue 6, 2007, Pages 217-222, ISSN 1751-7222, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paed.2007.03.004
  • Acharyya Bhaswati C, Dutta Monideepa, Meur Saumen, Das Dhritabrata, Acharyya Saumyabrata. Acute Pancreatitis in COVID-19-associated Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome of Children. A Single Center Experience. JPGN Reports: February 2022 - Volume 3 - Issue 1 - p e150 doi: 10.1097/PG9.0000000000000150
  • Chowdhuri KR, Daga MK, Mandal S, et al. Arterial Switch Operation With Neoaortic Valve Replacement in a 13-Year Old Patient With Transposition of Great Arteries With Ventricular Septal Defect and Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction, A Case Report. World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery. 2020;11(4):NP190-NP194. doi:10.1177/2150135118769320
  • Giri Prabhas, Meur Saumen, Sikka Salini. Acute myocardial infarction in a patient of infective endocarditis. Journal of Pediatric Critical Care, volume 2, number 4, pages 51-53, Year 2015. Doi:10.21304/2015.0204.00097
  • Giri Prabhas, Sinha Rajiv, Sikka Shalini, Meur Saumen. Acute carbolic acid poisoning: A report of four cases. Indian J Crit Care Med. 2016 Nov; 20(11): 668–670. doi: 10.4103/0972-5229.194014
  • Sinha R, Maji B, Sarkar B, Meur S. A prospective audit of complications in 100 consecutive pediatric percutaneous biopsies done under real-time ultrasound guidance. Indian J Nephrol. 2016;26:329-34
  • Meur Saumen, Best 10 papers in Paediatric Critical Care that have changed practice in the last 5 years. Todi S, Mehta Y, Chaudhry D, Dixit S. B. (2020). Critical Care Update 2020. India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Limited.
  • Meur Saumen. Paediatric Neuromonitoring; Eclectroencephalograpgy. Todi S, Kulkarni Atul P, Zirpe Kapil. (2017). Critical Care Update 2017. India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Limited.
  • Dasgupta S, Meur S, Dutta M. Secondary Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis in a child with concomitant Ebstein Barr virus and Scrub Typhus infection – A rare entity. Indian Journal of Applied Research. World Wide Journals; 2021 Aug 1;27-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.36106/ijar/2603978
  • Chowdhury P, Saha S, Meur S. Severe Adenovirus Pneumonia Associated With Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis With Coronary Involvement. Indian Pediatrics: 2023 Dec: 1041-1042.
  • Overview

  • Dr. Saumen Meur is an esteemed senior consultant and head of the department (HOD) in Paediatric Intensive Care at the Department of Paediatrics at Manipal Hospitals, Mukundapur, where he has been diligently serving for the past few years. Dr. Meur is a highly trained paediatrician, holding an MBBS degree, a Diploma in Child Health (DCH) from Calcutta University, and a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) from the General Medical Council in the UK. He is also a member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH), London (Glasgow or Edinburgh) and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, London. He is the Best Paediatric Doctor in Mukundapur, Kolkata.

  • With a profound interest in Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care, Echocardiography, Point-of-Care Ultrasound (PoCUS), Simulation-based training, and quality and safety measures, Dr. Meur has honed his expertise through extensive training and experience. He completed his Paediatric Intensive Care training primarily at Evelina Children’s Hospital in London, gaining invaluable experience in managing critically ill children and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the intensive care unit.

  • He has also served in many reputed hospitals of the world, where he further refined his skills in providing comprehensive care to patients with various medical, surgical, oncological, and neurological conditions. Since his return to India, he has made significant contributions to the field, notably in establishing and enhancing the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and making it one of the best-run units in eastern India. Dr. Meur is dedicated to advancing medical education, and its training and is actively involved in teaching and mentoring young doctors by regularly conducting educational sessions and clinical meetings.

  • Dr. Meur's commitment to safe medical practices and continuous learning is evident through his involvement in various teaching and examination roles both nationally and internationally. Dr. Meur brings over a decade of expertise in the field and specialises in Paediatric Intensive Care and General Paediatrics, where he has made significant contributions to patient care and medical research. 

  • With his wealth of knowledge and unwavering dedication, Dr. Meur continues to make a significant impact in the field of Paediatric Intensive Care, ensuring the highest standards of care for critically ill children. Dr. Meur has authored several research papers and publications in renowned medical journals, covering topics ranging from Paediatric Cardiology to Critical Care management.

  • Fellowship & Membership

  • Indian Academy of Pediatrics - Intensive Care Chapter (IAP-ICC)
  • Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (FRCPCH)
  • Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH)
  • Field of Expertise

  • Expertise in Paediatric Intensive Care and specialises in the management of critically ill children.
  • Proficient in General Paediatrics and offers comprehensive medical care to children of all ages, focusing on preventive healthcare, diagnosis, and treatment of common childhood illnesses.
  • Languages Spoken

  • Bengali
  • English
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Advisor and Patron of the Society of Pediatric Intensive Care Kolkata
  • Ex-President, West Bengal Chapter of Indian Academy of Pediatrics - Intensive Care Chapter (IAP-ICC)
  • Scientific Chairperson - East Zone Pediatric Critical Care Conference, 2022
  • Executive Member (East Zone) of Paediatric Intensive Care Chapter (PICC)

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Dr. Saumen Meur holds an MBBS degree and a diploma in Child Health (DCH) and is a member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH, London, Glasgow, or Edinburgh).
 

Dr. Saumen Meur has over 24 years of rich experience as a paediatrician, demonstrating his commitment to providing high-quality care to patients.
 

Dr. Saumen Meur specialises in the management of critically ill children as he has expertise in Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care and is proficient in General Paediatrics. Other areas of his interest are Echocardiography, Simulation-based learning, adult learning, quality and safety in intensive care units, and point-of-care ultrasound.
 

Dr. Saumen Meur is fluent in Bengali and English, which facilitates him in effective communication with a diverse patient population of the state.
 

To book an appointment with Dr. Saumen Meur at Manipal Hospitals, Mukundapur, Kolkata, please contact the hospital via phone or our official website.
 

Dr. Saumen Meur specialises in managing a wide range of critical conditions in children, including respiratory distress, sepsis, trauma, and neurological emergencies. He is experienced in providing advanced life support and organ support therapies to critically ill children.
 

Every parent should bring their child to see Dr. Saumen Meur for regular check-ups to evaluate their overall growth and milestones achievement. Additionally, you should also seek medical attention if your child shows symptoms such as fever, persistent cough, difficulty breathing, rash, vomiting, diarrhoea, or unusual behaviour.

Dr. Saumen Meur practises as a senior consultant and HOD at the Paediatrics Department of Manipal Hospitals, Mukundapur, Kolkata.