Vimal Krishnan

Papers

Total Citations

242

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About

Dr. Vimal Krishnan is a leading voice in emergency medicine and global health, best known for his pivotal work on telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic. His most-cited paper, "Novel coronavirus (COVID-19): Leveraging telemedicine to optimize care while minimizing exposures and viral transmission" (2020, 242 citations), co-authored with the World Academic Council of Emergency Medicine and the American College of Academic International Medicine, provided a critical framework for rapidly deploying virtual care to reduce viral spread while maintaining acute care standards. This joint position statement shaped clinical protocols worldwide, demonstrating how telemedicine could be scaled in crisis settings. Beyond this landmark contribution, Dr. Krishnan’s research spans emergency preparedness, infectious disease response, and health system resilience. His work has been instrumental in bridging academic medicine and frontline practice, earning him recognition as a key strategist in pandemic-era care delivery. With over 240 citations for his COVID-19 telemedicine paper alone, Dr. Krishnan continues to influence how emergency departments integrate technology to improve patient outcomes and safety.