Qualifications & Education:
- Fellowship in Neonatology (NNF) – Motherhood Hospital, Bengaluru
- DNB (Paediatrics) – Mata Chanan Devi Hospital, New Delhi
- DCH (Paediatrics) – Kasturba Medical College, Mangaluru
- MBBS
Areas of Expertise:
- Care of preterm and extremely low birth weight neonates
- Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) management
- Neonatal resuscitation and stabilization of sick newborns
- Management of neonatal respiratory distress and sepsis
- Neonatal transport and retrieval services
- Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in neonatology
- Tele-NICU monitoring and clinical decision support (Optional)
- Neonatal procedures and critical care interventions (Optional)
- Paediatric growth and development
- Management of common childhood illnesses
Clinical Skills:
- Neonatal resuscitation and advanced airway management
- Central and peripheral line placement in neonates
- Invasive and non-invasive ventilator management
- Neonatal point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)
- Stabilization and transfer of critically ill neonates
- Management of infections: respiratory, Gastro-intestinal, urinary
- Management of wheezing, breathing issues and allergies
- Immunization of children
Professional Experience:
- Senior / Associate Consultant – Paediatrics & Neonatology, Motherhood Hospital, Bengaluru
- Registrar – Neonatology, Motherhood Hospital, Bengaluru
- Consultant – Paediatrics, HR Hospital, Adoni, Andhra Pradesh
Academic & Clinical Contributions:
- Independent management of Level 3 NICU services
- Active involvement in neonatal transport and retrieval programs
- Participation in NICU mentorship and training initiatives
- Poster and oral presentations at national NEOCON conferences
- Certified training in neonatal POCUS
Languages Known:
English, Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi