Professor · Academic Leader · Anaesthesiologist

Experience Shaped by Lifelong Service

A professional journey built through medicine, education, research, institutional leadership and commitment to the anaesthesiology community.

Introduction

A lifetime devoted to anaesthesiology

Dr. Mukesh Shukla, MD Anaesthesia

Dr. Mukesh Shukla is an anaesthesiologist, medical educator, postgraduate mentor, researcher and academic leader.

His career has combined patient care, teaching, institutional responsibility, national examination work and professional service.

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Qualification
MD Anaesthesia
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Years in medicine
44+
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Postgraduates mentored
60+
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University examiner
Multi-state
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Publications & papers
40+

Profile Snapshot

A career in numbers

44 Years

Medicine and professional service

38 Years

Anaesthesiology since MD

30+

Postgraduate dissertations guided

Since 1988

ISA Life Member

Education

Foundations built in Ahmedabad

Dr. Shukla completed MBBS from B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, in 1982 and completed his internship in 1983.

He completed MD Anaesthesia in 1988.

Additional Faculty Development

  • MCI Teachers Training Programme — 2008
  • Curriculum Implementation Support Program — 2024

Academic Career

Responsibility grew with experience

  • Tutor
  • Assistant Professor
  • Associate Professor
  • Professor
  • Professor and Head of Department

His documented appointments include B.J. Medical College, Government Medical College Bhavnagar, Parul Medical College and Dr. N.D. Desai Faculty of Medical Science & Research.

Innovation through servant leadership

Dr. Shukla believes leadership should remain rooted in service.

His philosophy combines innovation with responsibility, patience, accessibility and a willingness to guide those who need support.

Do the work. Serve the patient.

Anaesthesiology has taught Dr. Shukla the value of sakshibhav—remaining focused on one’s responsibility without constantly seeking recognition or appreciation.

The work, the patient and the responsibility come first.

Values

What guides the work

  • Dedication to patient care
  • Humanity before technology
  • Clinical judgement with wisdom
  • Innovation with responsibility
  • Service through leadership

Current Professional Status

Where he serves today

Dr. Shukla served as Professor & HOD at Dr. N.D. Desai Faculty of Medical Science & Research from 2022 to 2026.

Closing

Experience ready to serve again

His candidature for President Elect builds upon decades of academic leadership, ISA association and professional service.

President Elect

President Elect 2026–2027

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