Dr. (Maj) Gaurav Mukhija

Senior Consultant

Paediatrics

Experience: 9 Years

About

Dr. (Maj) Gaurav Mukhija is an accomplished and compassionate pediatrician with a rich background in clinical pediatrics, neonatology, and medical education. A former officer of the Indian Army Medical Corps, he is widely respected for his disciplined approach, academic depth, and commitment to child health.

He has served in some of the most reputed institutions of the Armed Forces including Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi Cantt and Command Hospital, Udhampur, before joining the civil teaching faculty in Govt Doon Medical College.

Currently serving as Professor of Pediatrics at GEIMS, Dehradun, Dr (Maj) Mukhija is admired for his ability to blend modern evidence-based practices with compassionate patient care. His efforts toward pediatric health awareness were recognized with a Commendation Letter from the Hon’ble Governor of Uttarakhand for his enlightening public address on malnutrition and anaemia reforms a testament to his dedication to community and child welfare.

He continues to mentor young clinicians and medical students, promoting a culture of inquiry, empathy, and excellence in pediatric care and teaching.

Medical Registration

Uttarakhand Medical Council (UMC) – 12652

Education

MBBS (2012) – University of Jammu
Internship (2012–2013) – Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi (GGSIPU, New Delhi)
MD (Paediatrics) (2014–2017) – SRMS IMS, Bareilly (MJPRU, Bareilly)

Experience

Over 9 years of distinguished clinical, academic, and teaching experience in Pediatrics across premier Armed Forces and Government Medical Institutions. Currently serving as Professor of Pediatrics at Graphic Era Institute of Medical Sciences (GEIMS), Dehradun.

Area Of Interest

⁠Growth and Nutritional Disorders
⁠Early Childhood Development and Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics
⁠Pediatric Critical Care
⁠Neonatology and High-Risk Newborn Care
⁠Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Pediatrics in Children

Membership

Life Member, Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)
Certified Instructor, Basic Life Support (BLS) – IAP
Certified Instructor, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – IAP
Certified Instructor, Neonatal Resuscitation Programme (NRP), Basic & Advanced – IAP

Awards

Commendation Letter from the Hon’ble Governor of Uttarakhand for a public address on malnutrition and anaemia reforms
Certificate of Appreciation, Indian Academy of Paediatrics, for outstanding contribution to Pediatric Quiz (2011)
First Prize – Inter College Quiz on Pediatric Immunization, SRMS IMS Bareilly (in association with UP-IAP)

Research And Publication

Dr. Mukhija has authored several research papers in indexed national and international journals, with emphasis on neonatal outcomes, sepsis, and pediatric nutrition.

Clinical Profile of patients admitted to the PICU of a Tertiary Care teaching Hospital. J Pediatr Res. 2017; 4(02):127–129.
Study of Urinary Tract Infection in febrile children below 2 years of age. Int J Res Med Sci. 2018; 6(11):3657–3662.
Impact of Maternal Risk Factors on Neonatal Hyperbilirubinaemia. EJPMR. 2021; 8(6):400–405.
Harlequin Color Change in a New Born. Int J Med Pediatr Oncol. 2016; 2(1):40–41.
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy in Cysticercal Meningoencephalitis. J Pediatr Sci. 2016; 8:e258.
Correlation of Electronic-Fetal Monitoring with Neonatal Outcome. Int J Curr Res. 2022.
Diagnostic Utility of Platelet Indices in Neonatal Sepsis: Marker for Early Detection. Acta Med Int. 2025; 12(3):168–172.
Clinico-Haematological Profile of Nutritional Anemia in Children. JAMP. 2025; 7(5).