Dr. Amitava Sengupta

Dr Amitava Sengupta is one of India's most distinguished neonatologists in Gurugram with 50 years of experience in newborn intensive care and paediatric medicine.

Currently serving as Director of Neonatology at Paras Hospital Gurugram, he is the founder and Chairperson of the DSC Foundation for Newborn and Children India and has trained over 2,000 neonatal caregivers across India and internationally.

Patients searching for the best neonatologist in Gurugram, premature baby care specialist near me, NICU expert in Delhi NCR, or developmentally supportive care specialist will find a globally recognised clinician who has pioneered newborn intensive care for over four decades.

Area of Expertise

Comprehensive neonatal and paediatric care is delivered across critical newborn management, developmental supportive care, and neonatal intensive care.

Neonatal Intensive Care

Advanced intensive clinical care is provided for premature, fragile, and critically ill newborns using internationally benchmarked protocols.

• Level III NICU management for high-risk neonates
• Care of premature infants and low birth weight babies
• Neonatal resuscitation and stabilisation
• Management of critically ill newborns

Developmentally Supportive Care (DSC)

Pioneering care protocols are implemented to improve functional and neurodevelopmental outcomes for NICU patients.

• Developmentally Supportive Care (DSC) in the NICU
• Neuro-developmental outcome optimisation
• Training caregivers in DSC techniques across India and internationally
• Achievement of Intact Survival of fragile and preterm infants

General Paediatrics

Comprehensive clinical care is provided for children across all developmental stages.

• Routine and complex childhood illness management
• Growth and developmental assessments
• Vaccination and preventive paediatric care

Professional Experience

Dr Amitava Sengupta is currently associated with Paras Hospital Sector 43 Gurugram as Director of Neonatology and Mother and Child Unit.

He has previously served as:

• Head of Department (HOD), Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research New Delhi (1996–2006)
• Neonatal Intensive Care training at Utrecht Children's Hospital, Netherlands

Credentials, Qualifications, and Memberships

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS from Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) Pune (1976)
• Postgraduate Training from Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) Pune (1981)
  
• DCH (Diploma in Child Health)

Fellowships and International Training

• Fellowship in Neonatology from Utrecht Children's Hospital, Netherlands
  
• FNNF (Fellow of National Neonatology Forum)
• Clinical training in Neonatal Intensive Care at Utrecht Children's Hospital, Netherlands
  

National and Academic Roles

• Chairperson and Executive Director, DSC Foundation for Newborn and Children India
• National Instructor, FBNC Programme – NNF UNICEF (2014)
• Chief Advisor, 49th Annual National Conference of IAP (PEDICON 2012)
• Chairman Workshop Committee, 37th Annual Convention of NNF (NEOCON 2017)
• Course Director, International and National Workshops on DSC in the NICU

Professional Memberships

• National Neonatology Forum (NNF)
• Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)
• Indian College of Physicians (ICP)

Why Consult Dr Amitava Sengupta

With five decades of dedicated neonatal expertise, Dr Amitava Sengupta stands among India's most experienced and respected neonatologists. His pioneering work in Developmentally Supportive Care (DSC) has set a new gold standard for preterm infant survival and long-term neurological outcomes across India.

Book an Appointment

For expert consultation on newborn care, NICU management, premature baby health, or developmental paediatric concerns, Dr Amitava Sengupta is available at Paras Hospital Sector 43 Gurugram. Book your appointment through HexaHealth for a seamless and priority consultation experience.