Dr. Mekarthi Abhinav

Dr Mekarthi Abhinav is a Paediatrician and Neonatologist with 12 years of clinical experience in paediatrics, neonatology, and advanced neonatal and paediatric procedural care.

Dr Mekarthi is currently associated with CARE Hospital, Hitec City, Hyderabad.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Mekarthi A specialises in paediatrics and neonatology with strong expertise across advanced neonatal resuscitation, neonatal intensive care management, paediatric critical care procedures, surfactant therapy, and comprehensive child health services for newborns, infants, and children.

Advanced Neonatal Procedures and NICU Management

He performs a comprehensive range of advanced neonatal procedures including neonatal resuscitation, intubation, umbilical catheterisation, central line and PICC placement, peripheral arterial line placement, exchange transfusion, surfactant administration, inhaled nitric oxide therapy.

Paediatric Critical Care and Procedural Interventions

Dr Mekarthi Abhinav performs advanced paediatric critical care interventions including paediatric resuscitation, intubation, ventilator management, pleural fluid aspiration, arterial and central line placement, bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, lumbar puncture, and chest tube placement for children requiring intensive care management.

General Paediatrics and Developmental Assessment

He provides comprehensive general paediatric care including evaluation and management of acute and chronic childhood illnesses, along with developmental testing and IQ assessment for children with developmental concerns requiring specialised paediatric evaluation and long-term follow-up care.

Professional Experience

Current Affiliations

Consultant at CARE Hospital, Hitec City, Hyderabad

Previous Affiliations

Consultant at Paramitha Hospital, Hyderabad
Consultant at Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, Hyderabad
Junior Consultant at GNRC Hospital
Medical Officer at BC Roy Government Children Hospital

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS – Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, 2014
• DNB Paediatrics – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
• Fellowship in Neonatology
• Training in Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation, Surfactant Therapy, and Endotracheal Intubation
• Training in Paediatric Ventilator Management, Intercostal Chest Tube Drain Placement, and Lumbar Puncture Protocols
• Andhra Pradesh Medical Council – Registration No. 86140, 2014

Memberships

• Indian Academy of Pediatrics
• National Neonatology Forum

Languages

• English
• Hindi
• Telugu
• Bengali

Awards and Recognitions

• First Prize for Case Presentation – WBAP Monthly Clinical Meeting, 2017

Research and Publications

Dr Mekarthi Abhinav has contributed to peer-reviewed academic literature, including:

• A Term Neonate with Persistent Respiratory Distress

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