Dr. Sacchidanand Kawde

Dr Sacchidanand Kawde is a skilled neonatologist in Goa with over 15 years of clinical experience in managing premature birth complications, neonatal respiratory diseases, birth asphyxia, neonatal seizures, advanced neonatal ventilation, and developmental supportive care for newborns.

He currently practises as a Consultant in Neonatology at Manipal Hospital, Goa, where he provides super-speciality NICU care for critically ill and premature newborns using evidence-based neonatal practices.

If you are searching for the best neonatologist in Goa or a trusted newborn care specialist near Panaji, Dr S Kawde is the first DrNB (DM) trained neonatologist in Panaji and brings focused expertise in advanced neonatal care that parents of critically ill newborns depend on.

He consults in English, Hindi, and Marathi.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Sacchidanand is widely regarded as one of the best neonatologists in Goa for premature baby care, neonatal ventilation, NICU management, and developmental follow-up.

Premature Birth and NICU Care

• Premature birth and associated complication management
• Intraventricular haemorrhage (IVH) and periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) care
• Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) management
• Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) care
• Congenital infection management

Advanced Neonatal Ventilation and Critical Care

• High-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV)
• Inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) therapy
• Persistent pulmonary hypertension of newborn (PPHN) management
• Birth asphyxia and neonatal seizure care
• Point-of-care neonatal ultrasound (echo, IVH, RDS, congenital heart disease)

Developmental Care and Newborn Follow-Up

• Developmental supportive care protocols
• Neonatal screening and early intervention
• Neonatal nutrition and vaccination
• Growth monitoring and neurodevelopmental follow-up for high-risk babies

Professional Experience

Current Affiliations:

• Consultant, Neonatology, Manipal Hospital, Goa

Past Affiliations:

• Assistant Professor, Neonatology, Government Medical College, Aurangabad (guide and teacher for DM Neonatology students)

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS from MGM Medical College, Aurangabad (Maharashtra University of Health Sciences)
• DCH in Paediatrics from Rajiv Gandhi Medical College, Thane
• DNB in Paediatrics from Lotus Hospital for Children, Hyderabad (National Board of Examinations)
• DrNB in Neonatology from BJ Wadia Children's Hospital, Mumbai

Research and Publications

Dr S Kawde has published in the Journal of Perinatology on pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy with unusual neonatal presentation. He has also presented research on lung ultrasound for surfactant delivery in preterm babies and neonatal influenza in NICU settings.

Professional Memberships

• Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)

Book an Appointment

Consult Dr Sacchidanand Kawde at Manipal Hospital, Goa. Book instantly via HexaHealth for priority appointments and expert care for premature baby care, NICU management, neonatal ventilation, birth asphyxia, neonatal seizures, developmental follow-up, or any newborn health concern.