Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Critical Care
ICU Medical Director, Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
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 education, simulation, advancing patient care, driving quality improvement, and developing future healthcare leaders in the fields of Emergency Medicine and Critical Care.
Hobbies
All sports, especially soccer, running, basketball, tennis, pickleball. Reading now scifi books. Watching movies. Wish I had more time for gaming.
Niches
Vascular access, sepsis, cardiogenic shock.
Schedule
100% ICU. PRN ED shifts