Dr. Apoorva Shah

"Dr Apoorva Shah is Consultant Paediatrician and Neonatologist at Velocity Multispeciality Hospital having experience in the Field of Paediatrics for more than 9 years. He was also an Assistant Professor in the Department of Paediatrics at New Civil, Surat. He has done MBBS from BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad and an MD in Paediatrics from NHL Medical College, Ahmedabad. He has done a Fellowship in Neonatology from NNF Delhi. His active interest is to treat Neonatal and Pediatric disease, to educate parents for Prevention of disease through Nutrition and Vaccination, Treating Complicated and critical Neonatal and Paediatric patients. He is also taking an interest in Academic activities and Training of support staff. He is a life member of Central IAP, NNF, IMA & BNI".

🩺 Skills & Expertise

👶 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