Yahya Shehabi is an Intensivist based at Barker Street, Randwick, NSW 2031. He works in critical care, looking after people who are very unwell and need close monitoring and fast decisions.
In everyday terms, an Intensivist helps when standard treatment in wards isn’t enough and someone may be at risk of slipping into worse breathing, blood pressure problems, or organ strain. Over time, ICU care can feel intense, so the approach is usually calm, steady, and practical. At times, that also means talking with families and the wider care team, helping everyone understand what’s happening and what the plan is.
Yahya’s work includes conditions such as sepsis, severe infections, and serious breathing issues. He also looks after people with low blood pressure, metabolic acidosis, and electrolyte problems like low potassium levels. In emergency ICU situations, he may be involved in treatment for diabetic ketoacidosis as well, especially when it’s severe and needs careful fluid and medication management.
Some patients need help with medicine side effects too. For example, drug-induced dyskinesia can be frightening and upsetting, and it needs quick assessment and the right adjustments. When these problems happen alongside other medical issues, care becomes more complex, but the focus stays on stabilising the person and supporting recovery.
Education and experience: his training is centred on critical care medicine and the skills needed to manage unstable patients. ICU work relies on teamwork, continuous checks, and learning from each case, so the best outcomes often come from getting the details right early and then reviewing closely as things change.
Research and clinical trials: critical care is a fast-moving field. Yahya keeps up with current evidence and ongoing research in intensive care, and he stays aware of clinical trial activity when it’s relevant to patient care and best practice. That way, treatment decisions are guided by what’s known to work, not just what’s routine.
If you’re dealing with a serious illness and need ICU-level support, you want someone who can handle pressure and still think clearly. Yahya Shehabi brings that same practical, no-nonsense focus to critical care in Randwick.