Dr. Subash Rao

Dr Subash Rao is a highly acclaimed Senior Consultant Paediatrician and Neonatologist at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital with 36 years of extensive clinical experience. A distinguished alumnus of Grant Medical College, he is the former President of the Indian Academy of Paediatrics (Navi Mumbai) and holds prestigious recognitions in both the Guinness and Limca Books of World Records for his massive community health initiatives.

As a leading child health specialist in Navi Mumbai, Dr Rao specializes in advanced neonatal care, complex pediatric infections, and clinical child nutrition at Kokilaben Hospital. His dedicated medical practice reflects a deep commitment to rational, evidence-based medication, utilizing advanced pediatric life support protocols and comprehensive vaccinology to ensure his young patients receive the safest, most effective treatments without unnecessary antibiotic use.

Doctor Rao currently consults across top-tier facilities and operates his own highly specialized Child Care Clinic, serving as a trusted pillar of health for thousands of families across the MMR region.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Subash Rao provides comprehensive paediatric and neonatal care, utilizing advanced diagnostic and life-support techniques.

Advanced Neonatology and Newborn Care

Dr Subash has extensive expertise in managing the health and development of newborns and premature infants:

• Comprehensive Newborn Care and Neonatal Life Support
• Management of Neonatal Infections and Jaundice
• Lactation Counselling and Early Infant Nutrition
• Newborn Screening and Developmental Assessments

General Paediatrics and Infectious Diseases

As a highly experienced pediatrician, Dr S Rao expertly manages acute childhood illnesses and fevers:

• Management of Severe Pediatric Infections (Dengue, Typhoid, Malaria)
• Evidence-Based Treatment of Acute Diarrhea and Dehydration
• Treatment of Paediatric Asthma and Respiratory Allergies
• Rational and Conservative Antibiotic Therapy

Paediatric Nutrition and Preventative Care

Holding advanced certifications, Dr Rao is highly specialized in protecting child health through prevention:

• Comprehensive Vaccinology (Routine and Catch-Up Immunization)
• Treatment of Malnutrition and Childhood Obesity
• Adolescent Health Education and First Aid Counselling

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS — Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital, Mumbai (1990)
• Diploma in Child Health (DCH) — Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Mumbai (1992)
• DNB in Paediatrics — National Board of Examination, New Delhi (1993)
• MNAMS — National Academy of Medical Sciences

Professional Memberships

• Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) - Former President, Navi Mumbai Branch
• National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS)
• Association of Medical Consultants (AMC), Mumbai
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Professional Experience

Dr Subash Rao currently practises at the following leading facilities across the MMR region:

• Consultant, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Kopar Khairane
• Consultant, Dr Subash Rao Child Care Clinic, CBD Belapur

Book an Appointment with Dr Subash Rao

For an online appointment with Dr Subash Rao, paediatrician at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Navi Mumbai, or to check OPD timings and contact number, reach out through HexaHealth for priority booking.