Dr. Ajay Kulkarni

Dr Ajay Kulkarni is a Paediatrician and Neonatologist in Hyderabad with 21 years of clinical experience and over 17 years as a specialist in child healthcare.

He holds a Fellowship in Neonatology (IAP) in addition to his DNB in Paediatrics, making him one of the few doctors in the city with dual expertise in both general paediatrics and newborn intensive care.

Parents looking for an experienced neonatologist or child specialist in Hyderabad will find that Dr Kulkarni brings a calm, family-centred approach to even the most critical cases.

He consults in English, Telugu, Hindi, and Marathi.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Ajay Kulkarni provides care across the full spectrum of paediatric and neonatal medicine, from newborn intensive care to routine child health and development.

Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) in Hyderabad

Dr Kulkarni is trained in diagnosing, treating, and performing invasive procedures for newborns who require intensive monitoring and life support immediately after birth.

• Premature infant care and stabilisation
• Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome management
• Neonatal infection management (bacterial meningitis, pneumonia, sepsis)
• Congenital anomaly assessment (VSD, ASD, Cleft Palate, Cleft Lip)
• TORCH infection screening and management (toxoplasmosis, HIV, HBV, syphilis)
• Invasive neonatal procedures and ventilation support

Child Health and Development in Hyderabad

Beyond the NICU, he provides comprehensive outpatient paediatric care focused on growth tracking, preventive health, and early detection of developmental concerns.

• Infant and child nutrition monitoring
• Growth assessment in infants, children, and adolescents
• Developmental milestone evaluation
• Child immunisation and vaccination schedules
• Low birth weight baby follow-up and care

Paediatric Illness Management in Hyderabad

Dr Kulkarni diagnoses and manages both acute and chronic paediatric conditions across all age groups from newborns to adolescents.

• Childhood infections and febrile illness management
• Respiratory conditions including asthma and recurrent wheezing
• Acute and chronic paediatric illnesses
• Family-centred counselling and parent education

Hospital Affiliation in Hyderabad

Dr Ajay Kulkarni currently practises as a Consultant Paediatrician and Neonatologist at Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, LB Nagar, Hyderabad.

• Location: Plot No, Saroornagar, opposite Unlimited, LB Nagar
• OPD Timings: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Consultation Fee: ₹600

About Ankura Hospital for Women and Children

Ankura Hospital is a dedicated women and children's hospital network across Hyderabad and other major cities.

The LB Nagar branch features a fully equipped Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), in-house paediatric specialists, and 24/7 emergency support for newborns and children requiring critical care.

Credentials and Trust Signals

Qualifications

• MBBS, BJ Medical College, Pune (2005)
• Diploma in Child Health (DCH), NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur (2009)
• DNB in Paediatrics, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Secunderabad (2015)
• Fellowship in Neonatology (IAP), Aditya Hospital, Hyderabad (2016)
• Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)

Dr Ajay Kulkarni is registered with the Telangana State Medical Council (Reg. No. 11302, 2019) and the Maharashtra Medical Council (Reg. No. 3816, 2005).

Clinical Experience

Dr Kulkarni began his medical career in Pune before completing his DCH in Jabalpur, gaining early exposure to child health across central India.

His advanced training in paediatrics at Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Secunderabad, followed by a dedicated Fellowship in Neonatology at Aditya Hospital, Hyderabad, gave him hands-on NICU experience across high-volume tertiary settings.

He previously served as a Consultant Neonatologist and Paediatrician at Ankura Hospital's Boduppal branch before moving to the LB Nagar centre, building consistent experience within the Ankura system across multiple locations.

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