
Dr. Shantanu Shubham
Consultant
Paediatrics & Neonatology
Experience: 10 Years
Avaliable at Graphic Era Hospital
About
Dr. Shantanu Shubham is a distinguished neonatologist and paediatrician based in Dehradun. He is among the very few doctors in the region with a DM in neonatology, specialising in counselling for high-risk pregnancies and the management of premature babies. Dr. Shubham is also adept at managing general paediatric concerns, making him a versatile practitioner in child healthcare.
He has played a pivotal role in initiating a Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at the Graphic Era Institute of Medical Sciences, where he serves as the Course Coordinator. Additionally, he coordinates an International CME Neonatal Tele-Training Program in Uttarakhand (NETTSU).
Dr. Shubham has multiple research publications in national and international journals, contributing significantly to the fields of neonatology and paediatrics.
Medical Registration
Uttarakhand Medical Council – 11922
Education
- Post-Doctoral Certificate Course in Neonatal Point of Care Ultrasound
- Trainer of Basic and Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation (IAP, NNF)
- DM Neonatology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh
- MD Paediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
- MBBS, B. J. Medical College, Pune
Experience
- Senior Consultant and Incharge, Neonatology – Graphic Era Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun
- DM Resident, Neonatology – All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh
- Postgraduate Trainee, Paediatrics – All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Area Of Interest
- Normal Newborn Care and Counselling
- Care of Premature and Extremely Premature Babies
- Neonatal Nutrition
- Neonatal Ventilation (Invasive and Non-Invasive)
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Neonatal Point of Care Ultrasonography
- High-Risk Neonatal Follow-up
- Paediatric Respiratory and Neurological Disorders
- Child Growth, Development, and Vaccination
Membership
- Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)
- National Neonatology Forum (NNF)
Awards
- Received ICMR grant for DM thesis
- Co-editor of 3 books and author of over 30 book chapters
- Holder of multiple Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)
Research And Publication
- Poster Presentation: “Critical Illness Polyneuropathy in Mechanically Ventilated Children” at the 9th Congress of the World Federation of Paediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies (WFPICCS-2018), Singapore.
- Polyneuropathy in Critically Ill Mechanically Ventilated Children:Paediatric Critical Care Medicine, Sept 2019.
- Wickerhamomyces anomalus: A Rare Fungal Sepsis in Neonates:Indian Journal of Paediatrics, April 2021.
- Agitated Saline Contrast to Delineate Central Venous Catheter Position in Neonates:Journal of Perinatology, July 2020.
- Developmentally Supportive Positioning Policy for Preterm Low Birth Weight Infants:Indian Paediatrics, Sept 2020.
- Strategies for Neonatal Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic:International Journal of Clinical Practice, Feb 2021.
- Reduction of Prescription Errors in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit:Indian Journal of Paediatrics, Aug 2020.
- Oral Care with Mother’s Own Milk in Sick and Preterm Neonates:Indian Journal of Paediatrics, June 2020.
- Delivery Room Respiratory Stabilisation of Preterm Neonates: A Randomised Controlled Trial:Indian Journal of Paediatrics, April 2022.
- Improving Initial Steps of Neonatal Resuscitation:Journal of Neonatology, Jan 2023.
- Improving Delivery of Positive Pressure Ventilation During Neonatal Resuscitation:Journal of Neonatology, May 2023.
- Pain Assessment and Management Practices via Education & Reinforcement (PAMPER):Indian Journal of Paediatrics, Oct 2023.
- Complex Caesarean Myomectomy: A Case Report Describing the Removal of 15 Fibroids During Delivery:Cureus 17(2): e78637. doi:10.7759/cureus.78637
Top Treatments Provided by Dr. Shantanu Shubham
- Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) for Premature Babies
- Respiratory Support (CPAP & Mechanical Ventilation), including newer modes and HFO
- Therapeutic Hypothermia (as indicated)
- Cerebral Function Monitoring
- Point of Care Ultrasound (Brain, Lung, Heart, and Haemodynamic Parameters)
- Neonatal Surgeries for Congenital Anomalies
- Phototherapy for Neonatal Jaundice
- Infection Control & Sepsis Management
- Neonatal Vaccination & Immunisation Services
- Metabolic & Genetic Disorder Screening