Dr. Ravi P. Mahajan, CBE, DM, FRCA, FCAI

Ravi P. Mahajan, CBE, DM, FRCA, FCAI is an anesthesiologist affiliated with University of Nottingham, and Apollo Hospitals Group in Nottingham, United Kingdom, and India, specialising in anaesthesia, critical care, patient safety and quality improvement. Dr. Ravi Mahajan holds the post of Emeritus Professor of Anaesthesia and Critical Care.

Earlier in his career, Dr. Ravi Mahajan held the Chair of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care at the University of Nottingham and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and now holds emeritus status alongside leadership roles with the Apollo Hospitals Group. He was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire, 2022 New Year Honours.

Physician anesthesiologists plan and deliver anaesthesia, manage pain and monitor vital functions throughout surgery and recovery. Dr. Ravi Mahajan contributes to this specialty through anaesthesia, critical care, patient safety and quality improvement.

Dr. Ravi Mahajan Professional Profile

• Full Name And Credentials: Ravi P. Mahajan, CBE, DM, FRCA, FCAI
• Specialty: Anesthesiology
• Subspecialty Focus: Anaesthesia, critical care, patient safety and quality improvement
• Current Position: Emeritus Professor of Anaesthesia and Critical Care
• Institution: University of Nottingham, and Apollo Hospitals Group
• Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom, and India
• Previous Appointments: Held the Chair of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care at the University of Nottingham and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and now holds emeritus status alongside leadership roles with the Apollo Hospitals Group

Dr. Ravi Mahajan Qualifications And Certification

The training record below is drawn from the institutional and society sources listed at the end of this profile.

• Medical Degree: Qualified in medicine in India, completing anaesthesia training there in 1985 before moving to the United Kingdom in 1988
• Doctorate: DM, higher doctorate in medicine
• Specialist Certification: Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists and Fellowship of the College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland
• NHS Service: Close to 35 years of National Health Service experience

Dr. Ravi Mahajan Clinical Interests

Published professional sources describe the clinical and academic work of Dr. Ravi Mahajan as centred on:

• Patient safety research methodology
• Perioperative care pathways and quality improvement
• Critical care integration and transformation
• Cerebral monitoring and anaesthetic depth
• Workforce, training and professional standards

Appointments And Leadership Roles Of Dr. Ravi Mahajan

• Emeritus Professor of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, University of Nottingham
• Director of Critical Care Integration and Transformation, Apollo Hospitals Group
• Director of Research and Innovations, Apollo Hospitals Group
• Past President, Royal College of Anaesthetists, 2018 to 2021, having first joined its Council in 2007 and served as Vice-President from 2016
• Former Editor-in-Chief, British Journal of Anaesthesia
• Former Chairman, Safe Anaesthesia Liaison Group, United Kingdom
• Helped establish the National Institute of Academic Anaesthesia, the Health Services Research Centre and the Centre for Perioperative Care

Dr. Ravi Mahajan Awards And Distinctions

• Commander of the Order of the British Empire, 2022 New Year Honours, for services to anaesthesia
• Among the first to apply formal research methodology to patient safety in anaesthesia
• Co-author of five books and more than 250 scientific publications in high impact international journals
• Led the specialty through the COVID-19 pandemic as College President

Clinical Base Of Dr. Ravi Mahajan

University of Nottingham, and Apollo Hospitals Group

Nottingham, United Kingdom, and India. Clinical commitments at this institution are arranged through its departments and preoperative services. Confirm the current street address, department and telephone number with the institution before travelling, because academic appointments and clinic sites change.

Background On Anaesthesia And Patient Safety

Anaesthesia has become one of the safest areas of medicine, and that change came from the systematic study of error, teamwork, checklists, simulation and national audit rather than from new drugs alone. Work in this field examines how systems fail and how to design care so that a single human mistake does not reach the patient.

Related Doctors In Anaesthesia And Patient Safety

If you are comparing specialists, these anesthesiologists work in closely related areas:

• Dr. David Gaba, simulation and patient safety at Stanford University School of Medicine and VA Palo Alto Health Care System
• Dr. Mark Warner, perioperative medicine and safety at Mayo Clinic, Rochester
• Dr. Peter Pronovost, patient safety and critical care at University Hospitals, Northeast Ohio
• Dr. Duminda Wijeysundera, perioperative medicine at University of Toronto and St. Michael’s Hospital, Unity Health Toronto

Browse the full anesthesiologist directory for more specialists.

Booking And Insurance Information For Dr. Ravi Mahajan

Anesthesiologists are usually brought into a patient’s care by a surgeon, a hospital preoperative clinic or a pain service rather than through direct booking. Insurance participation varies by hospital and by plan, and it changes over time. Check coverage with both the institution and your insurer before scheduling, and ask whether the named anesthesiologist will personally be involved in your care.

Your Questions About Dr. Ravi Mahajan

Where did Dr. Ravi Mahajan go to medical school?

Qualified in medicine in India, completing anaesthesia training there in 1985 before moving to the United Kingdom in 1988. Full training details appear in the education section above.

What are the qualifications of Dr. Ravi Mahajan?

Ravi P. Mahajan, CBE, DM, FRCA, FCAI. Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists and Fellowship of the College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland.

Is Dr. Ravi Mahajan board certified?

Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists and Fellowship of the College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland. Patients and referring clinicians should confirm current licensure and certification status directly with the relevant medical board or hospital.

What position does Dr. Ravi Mahajan hold?

Dr. Ravi Mahajan is Emeritus Professor of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, based at University of Nottingham, and Apollo Hospitals Group.

What does an anesthesiologist do?

An anesthesiologist is a physician who plans and manages anaesthesia and pain control, and who monitors breathing, heart function, circulation and comfort during surgery and recovery. The role also covers preoperative assessment and critical care.

What is anaesthesia and patient safety?

Anaesthesia And Patient Safety is the area of anesthesiology concerned with anaesthesia, critical care, patient safety and quality improvement. Clinicians working in this area, including Dr. Ravi Mahajan, aim to make surgery and recovery safer and more comfortable.

Source List For Dr. Ravi Mahajan

• Royal College of Anaesthetists
• University of Nottingham School of Medicine
• Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust announcement of his CBE

Last Reviewed And Sourcing For Dr. Ravi Mahajan

This profile was compiled from the public professional sources listed above, including institutional faculty pages, hospital provider directories and specialty society records. Credentials, appointments and awards were checked against at least two independent sources where available. Last reviewed on 30 October 2026.

Update note: Held the Chair of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care at the University of Nottingham and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and now holds emeritus status alongside leadership roles with the Apollo Hospitals Group.

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Notice To Readers Of The Dr. Ravi Mahajan Profile

Information only, not medical advice. Location, specialty, insurance and availability change, so confirm details with University of Nottingham, and Apollo Hospitals Group.