Dr. Varun Muddasani

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Qualifications:

• MBBS – Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Navodaya Medical College (2008–2014)
• MD Pediatrics – Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore (2017–2020)
• DNB Pediatrics – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2021)
• DM Neonatology – Saveetha Medical College, SIMATS University, Chennai (2022–2025)

Experience:

• Junior Consultant, Pediatrics – KC General Hospital, Bangalore (2020–2021)
• Senior Resident – Mediciti Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad (2021–2022)
• DM Neonatology Trainee – Saveetha Medical College, Chennai (2022–2025)
• NICU Experience: Managing Level III NICU, high-risk neonatal resuscitation (24 weeks, 500g), inter-hospital transport, developmental care, ventilation strategies (conventional, HFOV)
• Skilled in advanced procedures: umbilical catheterization, LISA, PICC, drainage procedures, aEEG, and neurodevelopmental follow-up

Areas of Interest:

• Neonatology
• Developmental Pediatrics
• Neonatal Neurodevelopment
• Neonatal Resuscitation & Transport
• Neonatal Ventilation
• Lactation and Feeding Counseling
• Pediatric Endocrinology

Publications:

• Correcting Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Placement by External Manipulation – Cureus (Web of Science)
• Ultrasound-Guided 3D Obturator in Cleft Lip and Palate – Cureus (Web of Science)
• Knowledge, Attitude, Practice Regarding Prematurity Among Medical Students – Community Practitioner (Scopus)
• Knowledge About Breastfeeding Among Postnatal Mothers – Community Practitioner (Scopus)
• Prevalence of Neonatal Jaundice and Its Risk Factors – African Journal of Biological Sciences (Scopus)

Awards & Honours:

• 2nd Rank – MD Pediatrics University Merit List (RGUHS)
• 1st Prize – Paper Presentation, Advances in Neonatology (Sri Ramachandra Medical College, 2025)
• 2nd Prize – Clinical Case Presentation, Bangalore Neocon 2019
• Certificate of Appreciation – RGUHS for Pediatric Clinics in Rural Areas
• Faculty – International LAMBCON Conference
• Participated in NEO-Debate (2022–2025)

Memberships:

• Tamil Nadu Medical Council – TNMC No. 167943
• Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) – AL/2018/V-173