Guramrinder Thind

Guramrinder Thind, MD is an Assistant Professor of Pulmonology at the UCSF School of Medicine, practicing in the Fresno division. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, and Critical Care Echocardiography, and holds ELSO Adult ECMO Practitioner Certification. His clinical and academic focus lies in advanced respiratory support, critical care ultrasonography, and the management of complex cardiopulmonary conditions.

Education:

• MBBS, Medicine – SDM Medical College, Dharwad, India (2014)
• Residency in Internal Medicine – Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI (2018)
• Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine – Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH (2022)

Research Interests:

Dr. Thind's research spans extracorporeal life support, mechanical ventilation strategies, ARDS management, and point-of-care ultrasonography. He is particularly engaged in optimizing ECMO circuits, evaluating esophageal pressures in ventilated obese patients, and exploring high-frequency oscillatory ventilation as a rescue therapy. His work also delves into cardiorenal syndromes, fluid resuscitation in sepsis, and radiation exposure in ICU survivors.

Scientific Awards:

• Cleveland Clinic Foundation MICU Nursing Staff Appreciation Award (2019–2021)

Clinical Focus & Education Role:

Dr. Thind is deeply committed to medical education and has embraced the clinician-educator role. His expertise includes airway management, ICU procedures, and advanced respiratory monitoring techniques. He is also active on social media under the handle @thind888, where he shares insights and updates on critical care practices.