Dr. Mrinal Kamal is a highly accomplished Sr. Consultant & Head, Unit-2 – Anesthesia & Pain Management at Metro Heart Institute, Noida. He is a trained Anaesthesiologist, Critical Care Specialist, and Interventional Pain Physician, with extensive experience in perioperative care, critical care, and advanced pain management.

With postgraduate and super-specialty qualifications including DA and DNB, Dr. Kamal has developed expertise in managing patients undergoing complex and high-risk surgical procedures, including cardiac and paediatric anaesthesia. His clinical experience also encompasses critical care management and advanced interventional pain procedures.

Dr. Kamal has extensive hands-on experience in ultrasound-guided nerve blocks and interventional pain management techniques, providing comprehensive treatment for patients with acute and chronic pain. His expertise in anaesthesia, critical care, pain medicine, and palliative care enables a multidisciplinary approach focused on patient safety, comfort, and personalised care.

As Sr. Consultant & Head, Unit-2 – Anesthesia & Pain Management, Dr. Kamal is committed to delivering evidence-based anaesthesia services and advanced pain management while maintaining the highest standards of clinical care and patient safety.

Areas of Expertise

• Advanced Surgical Anaesthesia: Mastering high-risk surgical cases across Cardiac Anaesthesia, Neuro Anaesthesia, and Pediatric Anaesthesia.
• Precision Nerve Blocks: Unmatched hands-on expertise in administering Regional Blocks, Peripheral Nerve Stimulator (PNS) Guided Blocks, and Ultrasound-Guided (USG) Blocks (having performed over 2,400 successful procedures).
• Interventional Pain Management: Executing targeted, non-surgical spine and joint procedures (over 1,000 successful interventions) using Radiofrequency (RF) Ablation and block therapies.
• Chronic & Neuropathic Pain Care: Specialized treatment algorithms for severe conditions such as Trigeminal Neuralgia, debilitating Knee Joint Pain, and chronic spine disorders.
• Onco-Pain & Palliative Care: Implementing advanced interventional procedures for complex Cancer Pain Management and compassionate end-of-life palliative therapy.
• Difficult Airway Logistics: High proficiency in handling challenging trauma and structural surgical airways utilizing state-of-the-art Fiberoptic Intubation.
• Critical Care & ICU Management: Stabilizing and guiding treatment algorithms for critically ill, multi-organ failure, and post-operative high-risk patients.

Education

• DNB (Anaesthesia): Tata Main Hospital and Manipal Medical College, Jamshedpur.
• Diploma in Anaesthesia (DA): T.N. Medical College and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai
• M.B.B.S.: SRTR Government Medical College, Ambajogai, Beed (Affiliated with MUHS, Nashik)
• Fellowship in Pain Management: specialized interventional fellowship training from Kolkata.
• Palliative Medicine Training: Underwent dedicated institutional residency training at the globally recognized Institute of Palliative Medicine, Calicut, Kerala.

Experience

• Sr. Consultant & Head Unit-2 – Anesthesia & Pain Management – Metro Heart Institute, Noida and Metro Hospital and Heart Institute (Current).
• Consultant Anaesthesia & Pain Medicine – Kailash Hospital & Neuro Institute, Noida
• Assistant Professor (Anaesthesia) – Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS), Dehradun
• Senior Resident (Anaesthesia) – Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC) and associated hospitals, New Delhi
• Senior Resident (Pediatric Anaesthesia) – Super Specialty Pediatric Hospital & Post Graduate Teaching Institute (SSPHPGTI), Noida
• Consultant (ICU & OT) – Vinayak Hospital, Noida
• Cardiac Anaesthesist (Part-time Portfolio) – Metro Hospital, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi
• Clinical Resident / Fellow – Tata Main Hospital, Jamshedpur

Memberships

• Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (ISA)
• Indian Society for Study of Pain (ISSP)
• Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the role of an Interventional Pain Specialist compared to regular pain management?

While routine pain management relies primarily on oral painkillers and physical therapy, an Interventional Pain Specialist like Dr. Mrinal Kamal utilizes high-precision, minimally invasive procedures. Using advanced live imaging tools (like Ultrasound or Fluoroscopy), he delivers targeted medication directly to the root of the pain—such as nerve blocks or Radiofrequency (RF) Ablation—providing maximum long-term relief without the heavy side effects of oral medications.

How does Ultrasound-Guided (USG) block technology improve patient safety?

Traditional nerve blocks were often performed “blindly” using anatomical landmarks or electrical nerve stimulators. By using high-resolution Ultrasound (USG), Dr. Kamal can visually track the needle in real-time, mapping out local blood vessels, tissues, and the exact nerve sheath. This ensures pinpoint accuracy, minimizes accidental tissue damage, and significantly enhances the effectiveness of the local anaesthesia.

Can Dr. Mrinal Kamal help patients suffering from severe, advanced stage cancer pain?

Yes. Dr. Kamal holds special fellowships in both Palliative Medicine and Interventional Pain Management. He specializes in advanced neurological blocks, continuous epidural fusions, and localized neurolytic procedures that block cancer pain signals from reaching the brain, offering deep relief and restoring dignity to patients fighting oncology disorders.

How can I book an OPD consultation or pre-anaesthesia checkup (PAC) with Dr. Kamal?

You can book an appointment at the main reception desks of Metro Heart Institute, Noida or Metro Hospital and Heart Institute. For second opinions on chronic pain management or complex palliative planning, you can coordinate via email at info@metrohospitals.com or call his clinical desk at +91 8447 666 333