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Dr. Prashanth Gowda stands out as one of the best pediatricians in Bangalore, boasting an illustrious career marked by a blend of academic excellence and extensive practical expertise in pediatrics and neonatology. Dr. Gowda's educational foundation is robust, with an MBBS degree from K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, further enhanced by a Diploma in Child Health from Gauhati Medical College, Assam. His commitment to providing exceptional pediatric care is reinforced by his qualification as a Diplomate in National Board (DNB) from St. Martha’s Hospital, Bangalore, and a Clinical Fellowship in Perinatal Medicine from Columbia Asia Referral Hospital, Bangalore, accredited by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.

Dr. Prashanth Gowda's pursuit of global knowledge led him to acquire a postgraduate degree in pediatric nutrition from Boston University, an MSc in Neonatology from Southampton University, UK, and an Executive MBA from Harvard University, USA. He is commonly referred to as - a Harvard graduate paediatrician. His specialization includes acute point of care ultrasound (POCUS) training from Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, USA, and advanced neonatal nutrition from Porto, Portugal, highlighting his well-read and well-experienced profile in pediatric healthcare.

In Bangalore, Dr. Prashanth Gowda is renowned as a senior pediatrician, serving as the Head of the Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology at Motherhood Hospital. His roles extend beyond clinical practice, being a key figure as the Karnataka chapter secretary of the National Neonatology Forum (NNF) for 2020-22, an executive board member from 2018-2020, and a national instructor for the NNF IAP NRP-FGM. His leadership and contributions to neonatal care, including involvement in the National Accreditation committee and as a national faculty for kangaroo mother care, showcase his dedication to improving infant health outcomes.

Dr. Prashanth Gowda's engagement with public health initiatives, notably as a facilitator for the NHM, Govt of India, Karnataka Saans Program, underscores his commitment to pediatric healthcare. As the Founder & Director of Littlebaby India Healthcare Pvt Ltd and DYU Healthcare, he demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit aimed at advancing pediatric healthcare solutions.

Recognized as a good pediatrician in Bangalore, Dr. Prashanth Gowda's clinical expertise is deeply rooted in his academic achievements. A Tedx speaker and a Harvard graduate, he is committed to setting a benchmark in pediatric and neonatal care, making him one of the most esteemed and best pediatricians in the region.

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Qualifications:

Diplomate In National Board (DNB)

(Reg no PR/KASMH/10019PED2) (2010-2012) Institute: St Martha’s Hospital Bangalore, India.

Diploma in Child Health

(KMC-Reg. No 70821) (2007-2009) Institute: Gauhati Medical College, Gauhati, Assam, India.

Clinical fellowship in Perinatal medicine 1 year (REG.NO-12FS184) (2012-2013)

Recognized by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science Institute: Columbia Asia Referral Hospital, Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore, India.

Post Graduate in Pediatric Nutrition

Boston University

M.B.B.S

(KMC-Reg. No 70821) (1999-2005) Institute: K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, India.

Professional Experience

1. Head of the Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology

Motherhood Hospital, Sarjapur branch, Bangalore.

Period: October 2014 till date

2. Consultant

Division of Neonatology and Pediatric, Department of Pediatrics

Institute: Consultant, Neonatal and Pediatric Unit, Columbia Asia Referral Hospital, Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore, India.

Period: JULY 2014 - October 2014

3. Clinical fellowship in Perinatal medicine 1 year

Recognized by Rajiv Gandhi university of health science Institute: Columbia Asia Referral Hospital, Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore, India.

Period: JULY 2012 - JULY 2013

4. Diplomate In national board (2010-2012)

Institute: St Martha’s Hospital Bangalore, India.

Period: Feb 2010 - Feb 2012

5. Diploma in child health

Institute: Gauhati Medical College, Gauhati, Assam, India.

Period: May 2007 - May 2009

6. National Instructor for IAP NNF NRP-FGM

7. NNF Executive Board Member(2018-2020)

Clinical experience in Neonatology (15 years) (2005-2020)

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As faculty for National and state conference

• National Instructor for IAP NNF NRP-FGM
• National NNF Accreditation assessor
• Speaker for National Pedicon -2018 (Nagpur)
• Speaker for National NNf Neocon -2017 (Gurgaon)
• Speaker for National NNf Neocon -2018 (Varanasi)
• Speaker for State Kar-Neocon -2018 (Bangalore)
• Speaker for State Kar- Neocon -2019 (Bijapura)
• Faculty National Neogastrocon-2017
• Faculty National Neorespicon-2017
• Faculty National Neoneurocon-2018
• Faculty National Neocardio plum venticon2019

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Organizing Chairperson

• National Coordinator IAP neocon 2019 POCUS
• National Coordinator POCUS NNF neocon 2019
• Treasurer for IAP NEOCON 2019
• Organizing chairperson for First National Neocardio plumo venticon- 2019(July)
• Organizing chairperson for First National Neoneurocon- 2018(july)
• Organized chairperson First National Neorespicon-2017
• Member of Organizing & scientific committee for first Neo-Gastrocon- 2017
• Organized NALS course for Pediatrician 2017 attended by 50 doctors
• Organized PALS 2015 at motherhood hospital. Organized State level Radiology in Neonatology Workshop and Conference 2016
• Organized Metabolic and genetic CME 2017
• Organized complete Neonatal ultrasound workshop 2017 (2nd edition)
• Trained more than 480 nurses for basic NRP so far
• Trained more than 400 doctors for advanced NRP

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Ted Talk

was Tedx SNSCE Coimbatore, speaker 2017

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Founder & director

Littlebaby Healthcare

Launched (2016) PREPARE (Pre-term Parenting) First of its kind social support group in India.

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International Conferences

• Delegate ESPHAGAN 2019 (Glasgow)
• Delegate ESPHAGAN 2018 (Geneva)
• Delegate ESPHAGAN 2017 (Praque)
• Delegate ESPHAGAN 2016 (Greece)
• Delegate Neonatal Conference 2017 (Madrid)
• Delegate EAPS 2018 (MADRID)
• Delegate PAS 2019, Baltimore, USA