Dr. Karthik S Kolkur | A.J Hospital

Specialties

NEONOTOLOGY

Qualifications

MBBS, MD Pediatrics PGPN PRO( Boston) , DM Neonatology (Pune)

Dr. Karthik S Kolkur

Consultant Neonatologist & Pediatrician

Services Provided

• Care of extreme preterm and low birth weight babies

• Advanced ventilation, including high-frequency ventilation (HFOV)

• Therapeutic hypothermia for birth asphyxia

• Inhaled Nitric Oxide (INO) therapy for persistent pulmonary hypertension

• Functional echocardiography

• Phototherapy and exchange transfusion for newborn jaundice

• Follow-up of high-risk newborns

• Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) screening

• OAE screening for hearing

• Neonatal transport for outborn sick babies

• Immunization services for NICU graduates

• Kangaroo Mother Care

• Antenatal counseling

About the Department

AJ Hospital and Research Centre’s Neonatology Department is a Level 3A, state-of-the-art NICU with 12 beds and a team of expert neonatologists.
Facilities include:

• Surfactant therapy for respiratory distress syndrome

• Non-invasive and invasive ventilator support, including HFOV

• Inhaled Nitric Oxide therapy for PPHN

• Therapeutic cooling for birth asphyxia

• Phototherapy and exchange transfusions for jaundice

• Neurodevelopmental follow-up and immunizations

• Dedicated neonatal transport team for sick newborn retrieval

• Screening and developmental supportive care for high-risk newborns

About the Doctor

Dr. Karthik S. Kolkur is a consultant neonatologist and pediatrician with extensive expertise in managing preterm and critically ill newborns. He is a Gold Medalist in DM Neonatology from Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College, Pune, and trained in advanced neonatology practices including inhaled nitric oxide therapy, functional echocardiography, therapeutic hypothermia, and neonatal hemodynamic management.

He has multiple publications in national and international journals and is recognized for providing evidence-based, compassionate care for newborns and their families.

Key Differentiators

• Inhaled Nitric Oxide therapy for critically ill newborns

• Dedicated neonatal transport services

• Expertise in extreme preterm and low birth weight baby care

• Comprehensive follow-up and developmental care programs