Dr. Anjali S Raj

Dr Anjali S Raj is an academically distinguished neonatologist and paediatrician in Bangalore with 16 years of clinical expertise spanning extreme preterm and high risk newborn care, neonatal resuscitation, NICU ventilation, lactation counselling, neurodevelopmental assessment, high risk antenatal counselling, and pre and post operative neonatal surgical care.

Patients searching for the best neonatologist in Bangalore, a reliable lady NICU doctor in Karnataka, or expert premature baby and high risk newborn specialist will find Gujarat University Topper credentialled, IAP Gold Medal Fellowship trained, DM Neonatology sub-specialty care. Dr Anjali consults in English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Gujarati, and additionally understands Marathi.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Anjali's clinical practice covers the full spectrum of neonatology and high risk newborn care, with focused depth in extreme preterm care, neonatal critical care, neurodevelopmental follow up, neonatal surgical care, and high risk antenatal counselling. Her practice integrates structured infection control, antibiotic stewardship, and bedside diagnostic capabilities including point of care ultrasound.

Extreme Preterm and High Risk Newborn Care in Bangalore

Sub specialty management of premature and high risk newborns, supported by DM Neonatology training:

• Extreme Preterm Baby Care (Born Before 28 Weeks)
• Very Preterm Baby Care
• Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW) Baby Management
• Extremely Low Birth Weight (ELBW) Baby Care
• NICU Admission and Long Term Care
• Multiple Pregnancy Newborn Care
• Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome Coordination
• Late Preterm Baby Care
• Small for Gestational Age (SGA) Baby Care
• Intrauterine Growth Restriction Baby Care

Neonatal Resuscitation and Critical Care

Neonatal resuscitation and intensive critical care, supported by Basic and Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certifications and faculty engagement:

• Delivery Room Neonatal Resuscitation
• Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Programme (NRP) Application
• Neonatal Sepsis Management
• Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy (HIE) Care
• Therapeutic Hypothermia Coordination
• Neonatal Seizure Management
• Acute Respiratory Distress in Newborn Care
• Multi Organ Dysfunction in Neonates
• Neonatal Shock Management

Neonatal Ventilation and Respiratory Support in Bangalore

Comprehensive neonatal respiratory support, supported by faculty role at National Ventilation Workshop:

• Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation
• Conventional Mandatory Ventilation (CMV)
• High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation (HFOV) Coordination
• Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
• Non Invasive Ventilation in Newborns
• Neonatal Surfactant Therapy
• Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) Care
• Neonatal Apnoea Management
• Weaning from Neonatal Ventilation

Point of Care Ultrasound and Functional Echocardiography

Bedside diagnostic ultrasound and functional cardiac assessment for newborns, supported by dedicated training:

• Point of Care Cranial Ultrasound
• Functional Echocardiography (FuncEcho)
• Bedside Lung Ultrasound in Newborns
• Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Functional Assessment
• Cardiac Output Assessment in Newborns
• Procedural Ultrasound Guidance

Neonatal Surgical Care and Multidisciplinary Coordination

Pre and post operative care of newborns requiring surgical intervention:

• Pre Operative Neonatal Optimisation
• Post Operative NICU Care
• Neonatal Surgical Recovery Coordination
• Coordination with Paediatric Surgery
• Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) in Surgical Newborns
• Post Surgical Feeding Reintroduction

Neurodevelopmental Assessment and Follow Up in Bangalore

Long term developmental follow up of high risk newborns, supported by BAYLEY 4 developmental assessment training:

• BAYLEY 4 Developmental Assessment
• Neurodevelopmental Outcome Tracking
• Early Intervention Coordination
• High Risk Infant Follow Up Clinic Care
• Cerebral Palsy Risk Assessment Coordination
• Developmental Therapy Coordination

Newborn and Early Infancy Care

Comprehensive care for newborns and the early infancy period:

• Newborn Examination and Assessment
• Routine Neonatal Care
• Neonatal Jaundice Evaluation
• Birth Weight and Feeding Concerns
• Newborn Screening Programme Coordination

Lactation and High Risk Antenatal Counselling

Counselling and support for breastfeeding and high risk pregnancy outcomes:

• Lactation Counselling
• Breastfeeding Support for Premature Babies
• Donor Breast Milk Coordination
• High Risk Antenatal Counselling
• Counselling Couples on Anticipated Preterm Delivery
• Postnatal Family Counselling

Infection Control and Antibiotic Stewardship

Structured NICU infection prevention and antibiotic management:

• Antibiotic Stewardship Protocol Implementation
• Infection Control Protocols in NICU
• Healthcare Associated Infection Prevention
• Multi Drug Resistant Infection Management
• Sepsis Recognition and Treatment Guidelines

General Paediatric Care

Routine paediatric outpatient care for children beyond the newborn period:

• Childhood Vaccination
• Growth Monitoring
• Common Childhood Illness Care
• Paediatric Allergy Management

Conditions Treated

• Premature Birth (Including Extreme Preterm)
• Very Low and Extremely Low Birth Weight Babies
• Neonatal Sepsis
• Neonatal Jaundice
• Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
• Neonatal Seizures
• Acute Respiratory Distress in Newborns
• Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
• Patent Ductus Arteriosus
• Newborns Requiring Surgical Intervention
• High Risk Pregnancy Outcomes
• Childhood Vaccination and Growth Concerns

Professional Experience

• Consultant, Department of Neonatology, Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road, Bangalore, Consultation Fee: ₹1250
• Previous Consultant, Bangalore Baptist Hospital, Hebbal, Bangalore

Beyond clinical practice, she serves as an Examiner for the National Neonatology Forum (NNF) Nursing and Neonatal Fellowship Exit Examinations, contributing to the formal credentialling of the next generation of neonatal nursing and physician specialists. She is actively involved in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical students alongside nursing staff, regularly conducts resuscitation training workshops for medical and nursing teams, and organises and participates in neonatal and perinatal CME programmes at regional and national levels.

Awards and Recognition

• Gold Medalist in MD Paediatrics, Gujarat University Topper (2014)
• Gold Medalist, IAP Fellowship in Neonatology (2015)
• Award Paper Presentation, "Neurodevelopmental Outcome of Neonates Needing Positive Pressure Ventilation at Birth, with No or Mild Encephalopathy", National Neonatology Conference, Mahabalipuram, 2024

Research, Publications and Book Chapters

Dr Anjali has contributed to neonatology and paediatric literature with 2 publications in international journals, 2 publications in national journals, and authored chapters in books on neonatal care.

Conference Presentations and Faculty Roles

• Award Paper Presentation, National Neonatology Conference 2024, Mahabalipuram, on Neurodevelopmental Outcome of Neonates Needing Positive Pressure Ventilation at Birth
• Oral Paper Presentation, "Early Colostrum to Every Baby: A Quality Improvement Study", IAP NEOCON 2022 (International Neonatology Summit)
• Oral Paper Presentation, "Impact of Maternal COVID-19 Infection on Exclusive Breastmilk Feeding of Low Birth Weight Infants: A Retrospective Cohort Study", NEOCON 2021, Bengaluru
• Oral Presentation, "The Role of Complete Blood Count and CRP as Markers of Neonatal Sepsis in a Resource-Poor Setting", Mid-Term Scientific Conference of the Academy of Paediatrics, Gujarat, Surat, June 2013
• Poster Presentation, "Changing Trends in Clinical Profile of Severe Malaria in Children", 38th Annual Conference of the Academy of Paediatrics, Gujarat, Ahmedabad, December 2012
• Poster Presentation, "Role of Gestational Age and Sex in Morbidity and Mortality of VLBW Neonates", 32nd Annual Convention of the National Neonatology Forum of India, New Delhi, December 2012
• Faculty, National Ventilation Workshop
• Faculty, National Neonatology Conferences

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore (2010)
• MD Paediatrics from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore (2014) (Gold Medalist, Gujarat University Topper)
• DNB Paediatrics from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2014)
• Fellowship in Neonatology from Indian Academy of Paediatrics Neonatology Chapter (2015) (Gold Medalist)
• DM Neonatology from Gujarat University (2023)

Registration Number

Registered with Karnataka Medical Council, Registration Number 88516 (2010)

Professional Memberships

• Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)
• National Neonatology Forum (NNF), Life Member (KAR/L-101093)

Gujarat University Topper and IAP Fellowship Gold Medalist DM Neonatology Trained Female Neonatologist with NNF Examiner Role

Neonatology is among the most technically demanding paediatric sub specialties, with care for premature and critically ill newborns requiring sustained exposure to high acuity NICU environments and continuous engagement with international best practice. Dr Anjali's profile combines two distinct gold medal recognitions (MD Paediatrics Gujarat University Topper Gold Medal and IAP Fellowship in Neonatology Gold Medal), formal DM Neonatology sub-specialty doctorate, and dual MD plus DNB Paediatrics general paediatric credentials.

Beyond clinical training, her appointment as Examiner for the National Neonatology Forum (NNF) Nursing and Neonatal Fellowship Exit Examinations reflects active engagement in shaping the next generation of neonatology practitioners, while her National Ventilation Workshop and National Neonatology Conferences faculty roles further extend her academic standing.

Female DM Neonatology trained sub specialists with this combination of two gold medals, peer reviewed publication record, book chapter authorship, and national examiner appointment remain genuinely uncommon in Indian regional practice. Combined with her multilingual practice in English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Gujarati, alongside understanding of Marathi, this depth of academic and clinical neonatology is now offered through Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road, supporting families across South India, Gujarat, and Maharashtra during what is often the most stressful medical journey of a newborn's life.

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