Rakesh Birjmohun

Intensivist MD, PhD, EDIC & Board Member Cooperative Medical Specialists Gelre u.a.

Summary

Dr. Rakesh Birjmohun is a seasoned internist-intensivist with a strong focus on enhancing the quality of care in the Intensive Care Unit. His expertise lies in areas such as antibiotics/selective digestive decontamination, advanced hemodynamic monitoring, nutrition, and medication safety.
Since 2019, Dr. Birjmohun has served as a board member of the Coöperatie Medisch Specialisten Gelre UA, where he oversees New Business initiatives. He plans to shift his attention towards projects promoting 'meaningful care' and ensuring the 'right care in the right place' in the upcoming years.
His educational background includes studying Atheneum at both Bredero Lyceum in Amsterdam-Noord and Mr. dr. J.C. de Miranda Lyceum in Paramaribo. He pursued MD PhD in General Medicine with outstanding performance during his clinical rotations at Universiteit van Amsterdam.
Dr. Birjmohun has held various key positions in prestigious organizations such as being a former internist-intensivist at Gelre ziekenhuizen and Vlietland Ziekenhuis. He also has extensive experience from roles like Fellow Intensive Care at AMC, AIOS Interne-Geneeskunde at Flevo Ziekenhuis, and AIOS Interne-Geneeskunde at AMC.
Furthermore, Dr. Birjmohun has been actively involved in research, notably in his Promotie-onderzoek focusing on HDL-cholesterol in Vascular Medicine at AMC. He has also served as an Arts-assistent in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis and UMC Utrecht, showcasing his diverse medical background.