Dr. Apoorva Shah

👶 NICU Level 3B Neonatal Care

Providing advanced care for critically ill and extremely premature babies.

🩻 Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Expert in bedside ultrasound of the heart, brain, lungs, and vascular lines for precise diagnosis and monitoring.

💨 Neonatal Ventilation & Hemodynamics Monitoring

Specialized in Invasive, Non-Invasive, HFV (High-Frequency Ventilation), iNO (Inhaled Nitric Oxide) support.
Non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring for neonatal stabilization.

🩺 Neonatal Procedures & Emergency Care

Proficient in critical neonatal procedures, including:
✅ Central Line & PICC Line Placement
✅ Exchange Transfusion
✅ Intercostal Drain (ICD) Insertion
✅ Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI)
✅ Lumbar Puncture (LP)

👶 High-Risk Pregnancy & Neonatal Follow-Up

Attending high-risk deliveries for immediate neonatal support.
Long-term follow-up for high-risk neonates to ensure optimal development and intact survival.

🤰 Antenatal & Perinatal Counseling

Guiding expectant parents with fetal health counseling, breastfeeding support, and Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) education.

🥗 Infant & Child Nutrition

Complementary feeding guidance with support from an in-house Clinical Nutritionist.
Preventing and treating nutritional disorders in infants and children.

💉 Pediatric Vaccination Expert

Providing complete pediatric immunization services, including vaccines not available in government setups.

🩹 Pre & Post-Surgical Pediatric Care

Comprehensive preoperative and postoperative management of pediatric patients.

📈 Growth, Development & Parenting Clinic

Monitoring growth milestones and developmental progress.
Parental guidance on child health, behavior, and well-being.

🏥 Experience

🏥 Director & Consultant Pediatrician – Velocity Multispeciality Hospital, Surat

Leading pediatric and neonatal care with expertise in advanced NICU management, child health, and preventive medicine.

👨‍⚕️ Ex-Consultant Pediatrician & Neonatologist – Apple Hospital (2018-2024)

Provided comprehensive neonatal and pediatric care, specializing in NICU Level 3 management, high-risk newborn follow-up, and pediatric critical care.

🎓 Ex-Assistant Professor, Pediatrics – New Civil Hospital, Majura Gate, Surat (2020-2023)

Mentored medical students and residents in pediatric care, with hands-on training in neonatology, emergency pediatrics, and clinical research.

🏅 Professional Highlights

🎓 Medical Education & Specialization

✔ MBBS – BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad
✔ MD Pediatrics – NHL Medical College, Ahmedabad (VS Hospital, Ashram Road)
✔ Fellowship in Neonatology (NNF, Delhi) – Nirmal Hospital, Surat

📚 Specialized Training & Certifications

✔ Postgraduate Pediatric Nutrition (PGPN) – Boston University (First Class)
✔ Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Neonatology – NNF, Delhi
✔ Advanced Life Support & Critical Care:

NALS (Neonatal Advanced Life Support)
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
Facility-Based Newborn Care (FBNC) Training & Neonatal Ventilation Workshops at various hospitals
✔ Multiple certificate courses from WHO, Stanford University, Harvard University, and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

📖 Research & Publications

✔ Published Paper: “Study of Association of Iron Deficiency Anemia and Simple Febrile Seizures in 6-60 Month Children: A Case-Control Study” – Pediatric Review: International Journal of Pediatric Research
✔ Presented research papers & posters at state and national-level conferences

👨‍🏫 Teaching & Training Expertise

✔ Trainer for NICU staff & doctors in Facility-Based Newborn Care (FBNC)
✔ Active interest in academic activities, training, and strengthening neonatal & pediatric support staff

🏥 Clinical Experience

✔ Worked as a Neonatologist in leading hospitals, including:

Nirmal Hospital, Surat
Apple Hospital, Surat
New Civil Hospital, Surat
Modi Children Hospital, Vyara
✔ Over 4 years of experience in neonatal intensive care & pediatric healthcare

Dr. Apoorva Shah - Consultant Paediatrician & Neonatologist