Dr. Janaki Ballav Pradhan

Dr Janaki Ballava Pradhan is a senior paediatrician and neonatologist in Bhubaneswar with over 20 years of clinical experience in managing neonatal intensive care, paediatric critical care, developmental follow-up, paediatric infections, allergies, immunological disorders, and metabolic conditions in children.

He currently serves as a Senior Consultant in Paediatrics at Manipal Hospital, Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar and CuraX Clinic Labs Lasers, IRC Village, providing advanced NICU and PICU care for critically ill newborns including extremely premature infants.

If you are searching for the best paediatrician in Bhubaneswar or a trusted neonatologist and paediatric critical care specialist in Odisha, Dr Janaki Pradhan brings a rare combination of neonatology and PICU expertise and a compassionate, patient-first approach that families with seriously ill newborns and children trust.

He consults in English, Hindi, and Odia.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Janaki Ballava is widely regarded as one of the best neonatologists in Bhubaneswar for NICU care, premature baby management, paediatric critical care, and developmental follow-up.

Neonatal and NICU Care

• Neonatal intensive care (NICU)
• Care of extremely premature and critically ill newborns
• Advanced neonatal ventilation
• Peritoneal dialysis in neonates
• Emergency PICC line procedures
• Nutritional care for premature infants

Paediatric Intensive Care and Critical Conditions

• Paediatric intensive care (PICU)
• Paediatric infection management
• Allergy and immunological disorder management
• Metabolic disorders including diabetes in children

Developmental and Preventive Paediatrics

• Developmental follow-up for high-risk newborns
• Vaccination and preventive child healthcare
• Child nutrition and growth assessment

Professional Experience

Current Affiliations:

• Senior Consultant, Paediatrics and Neonatology, Manipal Hospital, Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar
• Consultant, CuraX Clinic Labs Lasers, IRC Village, Bhubaneswar
  

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS from Utkal University in 2006 
• MD in Paediatrics from SCB Medical College, Cuttack in 2011
• DM in Neonatology from Institute of Child Health, Madras Medical College, Chennai in 2019

Dr Janaki Ballava Pradhan completed a Fellowship in Neonatology from the Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) at Rainbow Hospital, Hyderabad and serves as a National Trainer for Ventilation Workshops.

Awards and Recognitions

• Best Clinical Fellow in Research, Rainbow Hospital, Hyderabad
• Best Outgoing PG Student in Neonatology, ICH MMC

Research and Publications

Dr Janaki Ballava Pradhan has published in national and international journals, authored two book chapters, and is a national speaker on nutrition and ventilator care in neonatology.

Professional Memberships

• Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) (Lifetime Member)
• National Neonatology Forum (NNF) (Lifetime Member)

Book an Appointment

Consult Dr Janaki Ballava Pradhan at Manipal Hospital, Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar. Book instantly via HexaHealth for priority appointments and expert care for newborn care, premature baby NICU, paediatric critical care, developmental follow-up, paediatric infections, allergies, or any child health concern.