Biography

Dr. Vishal Demla is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Critical Care with dual board certifications in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care.

He currently serves as the ICU Medical Director at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, having previously led as the ICU Medical Director at Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital and as the Assistant Program Director for Emergency Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, based at Ben Taub Hospital.

Dedicated to advancing quality and patient safety, Dr. Demla has completed certifications in Clinical Safety & Efficacy, Physician Leadership & Management, and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. Under his leadership, the ICU at Memorial Hermann Pearland achieved the #1 ranking across all Memorial Hermann hospitals in key metrics, including ICU length of stay, Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI), and Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI).

Known for his inclusive and energetic leadership style, Dr. Demla fosters a collaborative, high-performing environment where team members feel recognized and valued. He leads by example, working alongside his teams with approachability, respect, and a passion for excellence.

Committed to continuous improvement and professional growth, Dr. Demla remains deeply engaged in advancing patient care, driving quality improvement, and developing future healthcare leaders in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care.

Education

Medical School
Rutgers Medical School
Internship
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Residency
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Fellowship
McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)

Areas of Interest

Clinical Interests

  • Critical Care

Research Interests

  • Airway Management Pharmacology
  • Nutrition in Critically Ill

My primary area of interest is critical care. My current projects include: medications used and their affect on hemodynamics on ICU patients. Additionally, enteral nutrition in critically ill hypotensive patients on pressors. I also have interest in sepsis.