Senior Consultant – Paediatrics & Neonatology & Clinical Director, Neonatology - Bengaluru
OP Timing:
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| 10:30am - 02:00pm | 10:30am - 02:00pm | 10:30am - 02:00pm | 10:30am - 02:00pm | 10:30am - 02:00pm | 10:30am - 02:00pm | Not Available |
Education & Qualifications:
- MBBS – Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS), Bellary
- MD (Pediatrics) – Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
- Fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine – University of Ottawa, Canada (Accredited by the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada)
- MRCPCH – Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health, UK
- MBA (Hospital & Health Systems Management) – BITS Pilani
- Fellowship in Finance for Healthcare – Aster Health Academy
- International Certifications: Early Nutrition Specialist (LMU Munich), Pediatric Nutrition (Johns Hopkins University), Preterm Nutrition (University of Western Australia)
- Additional training in Pediatric/Neonatal Advanced Life Support, Neonatal Ventilation, Neonatal Neurosonography, Research Methodology, and Clinical Ethics
Areas of Expertise:
- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (Level 3 NICU Care)
- Extreme Low Birth Weight (as low as 400 gm) and Very Preterm (from 23 weeks) Baby Care
- Neonatal Nutrition & Growth Optimization
- Pediatric & Neonatal Emergencies
- Neonatal Echocardiography & Neurosonography
- Therapeutic Hypothermia & Neonatal Transport
- Evidence-based Pediatric & Neonatal Practices
Professional Experience:
- Clinical Director – Neonatology, KIMS Cuddles, Bengaluru
- Lead – Pediatrics, Academics & Strategic Affairs, Aster Women & Children Hospital, Bengaluru
- Lead – Department of Pediatrics, Aster Women & Children Hospital, Bengaluru
- Consultant Neonatologist – Motherhood Hospital, Bengaluru
- Assistant Professor – Pediatrics, Basaveshwara Medical College Hospital, Chitradurga
- Senior Resident – Pediatric Nephrology, St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru
Publications & Research:
- Author of numerous peer-reviewed publications in reputed journals
- Contributor to multiple case reports, abstracts, and presentations at national and international forums
- Editor and Author of books including A Parent’s Guide to Childhood Immunization and NEOPOCKET: Pocket Book on Neonatology
- Research interests include neonatal nutrition, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and extreme preterm outcomes
Conferences & Presentations:
- Faculty and presenter at national and international forums including PEDICON, IAPNEOCON, South NEOCON, and NAPEM
- Invited speaker on topics such as neonatal ventilation, therapeutic hypothermia, HIE management, neonatal jaundice, and pediatric overgrowth syndromes
Memberships:
- National Neonatology Forum (NNF)
- Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP)
- Member – Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), UK
- Indian Society of Pediatric Nephrology (ISPN)
- Society of Pediatric Research (SPR)
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
Languages Known:
English, Kannada, and Hindi