Dr Krishna Kumar Kripashankar Yadav
Dr. Krishna Kumar Kripashankar Yadav is an Indian Government Medical Officer Group A based in Mumbai. He is recognized for his expertise in internal medicine, public health, medico-legal practice, and health administration.
Early Life
Dr. Krishna Kumar Kripashankar Yadav was born on 01 September 1984 in Mumbai.
Education
Dr. Krishna Kumar Kripashankar Yadav completed his MBBS from Grant Government Medical College & Sir J. J. Hospital, Mumbai. He earned his MD in General Medicine from Topiwala National Medical College (TNMC / Nair Hospital), Mumbai. Additionally, he holds degrees in BAMS and LLB.
Career
Dr. Krishna Kumar Kripashankar Yadav began his medical career as a Resident Medical Officer (RMO) at J. J. Hospital from 2016 to 2018, gaining 1.2 years of administrative and clinical experience in a tertiary-care hospital.
He then served as a Medical Officer Group A at Taluka Vasai from 2018 to 2022. During this period he was involved in clinical services, public health activities, and rural healthcare delivery.
From 2022 to 2025, he pursued MD Medicine at BYL Nair Hospital.
Since January 5, 2026, he has been working as a Physician and Class 1 Medical Officer at Palghar. His current responsibilities include participation in the Medical Board, Handicap Certificate Committee, Medical Negligence Board, and membership in the Palliative Care Samiti at Palghar.
Public Health Work
Dr. Krishna Kumar Kripashankar Yadav has been actively involved in government healthcare services in the state of Maharashtra. His work includes providing medical care in rural and tribal regions of Palghar district.
His responsibilities have included outpatient treatment, emergency medical management, clinical examination, and participation in district-level public health programs.
Reports in regional newspapers have highlighted his role in providing healthcare services to economically disadvantaged communities and tribal populations in rural areas.
Snakebite Case
In 2020, while serving as a Medical Officer at the Bhatane Primary Health Centre, Dr. Krishna Kumar Kripashankar Yadav treated a patient suffering from a venomous snakebite.
According to regional newspaper reports including Lokmat, Pudhari, and Gramdeep, an Adivasi woman was bitten twice by a cobra while collecting firewood in a forested area of the Vasai–Virar region.
The patient was brought to the Bhatane Primary Health Centre in critical condition. Dr. Yadav and the medical team immediately initiated emergency treatment including the administration of anti-snake venom and supportive medical care.
Due to timely medical intervention, the patient recovered successfully and was discharged after several days of observation.
The incident was reported in regional newspapers which highlighted the importance of emergency medical services in rural healthcare systems.
COVID-19 Pandemic Work
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Krishna Kumar Kripashankar Yadav served as a frontline government Medical Officer in the Palghar district region.
His responsibilities included screening patients, testing, clinical evaluation, triage management, and treatment of COVID-19 patients in government healthcare facilities.
He also participated in field visits, monitoring suspected cases, and coordinating isolation and treatment protocols in accordance with government public health guidelines.
Media reports described his efforts in providing healthcare services to economically disadvantaged and tribal communities during the pandemic.
Recognition and Awards
Dr. Krishna Kumar Kripashankar Yadav received a Certificate of Appreciation from Grant Government Medical College and the Sir J. J. Group of Hospitals for excellent and exemplary service.
He was also recognized by the National Health Mission under the District Health Department of Palghar for his contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In addition, social organizations honored him for his service as a frontline healthcare worker during the pandemic.
Media Coverage
Dr. Yadav’s work in public healthcare and rural medical services has been reported in several regional newspapers including:
Lokmat Pudhari Navbharat Samna Yashobhumi Yashomani Vasai Vikas Hamara Metro Narveer Chimaji The Gram Today Ladhai NyayaSathi Janhit Express UttarShakti
These reports have highlighted his medical services, treatment of critically ill patients, and role in managing healthcare challenges in rural areas.
