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Dr. Monika Kaushal

Consultant Pediatrics & Consultant Neonatology

Languages:
English, Hindi
Practice Locations:
  • Emirates Specialty Hospital – DHCC
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Dr. Monika Kaushal is a leading Pediatrician & Neonatologist in Dubai, affiliated with Emirates Hospital Group. With a distinguished educational background, she holds an MBBS, MD in Pediatrics from the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Chandigarh, and a DM in Neonatology from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. Dr. Kaushal has further honed her expertise through a Visiting Fellowship at RCPCH, UK, and a Diploma in Neonatology with distinction from Southampton University, UK. She is a certified Lactation Expert and actively participates in ongoing courses in quality improvement by AAP.

Her extensive experience spans neonatology, specializing in extreme preterm and high-risk newborn care, including severe birth asphyxia, cardiac conditions, and extreme jaundice. She advocates for gentle and family-centered care, emphasizing developmental follow-up for NICU graduates. In pediatrics, she addresses a wide range of conditions from respiratory illnesses to developmental delays, and provides comprehensive care including vaccinations and well-child check-ups. Dr. Kaushal is dedicated to education, conducting workshops and training programs internationally, and is actively involved in pediatric and neonatal societies, shaping protocols and standards in her field.

Education

  • MBBS
  • MD Pediatrics (Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences Chandigarh)
  • DM Neonatology (All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi)
  • Visiting Fellowship RCPCH UK
  • Diploma Neonatology with distinction Southampton University UK
  • Lactation Expert
  • On going course in quality improvement by AAP
  • FRCPCH (RCPCH UK)
  • FNNF (NNF, India)

Membership Bodies 

  • National Neonatology Forum
  • American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Indian Academy of Pediatrics
  • Emirates Medical Association
  • Vice President Emirates pediatric and neonatal society
  • President elect IAP neonatal chapter
  • MRCPCH Examiner elect

Expertise & Treatments

Neonatology

  • Extreme preterm babies as low as 23 week 500 gm
  • High Risk Pregnancies
  •  Severe birth asphyxia (whole body cooling and CFM)
  • Persistent Pulmonary hypertension (High frequency ventilation and Nitric oxide)
  • Cardiac conditions (cardiac screening , echocardiography and PG drip and transport baby to cardiac surgical unit )
  • Extreme Jaundice (exchange transfusion)
  • Sepsis
  • Shock
  • In-Born error of Metabolism
  • Polycythemia
  • Hypoglycemia
  • IUGR
  • Pneumonia
  • Anemia

Pediatrics

  • Treatment for all general pediatric cases which requiring intravenous fluids and further investigations such as: Pneumonia, Dehydration, Gastroenteritis, Urinary Tract-Infection etc.
  • All Respiratory Illness that requires Inhalation therapy like
  • Acute asthma
  • Croup
  • Pneumonia and others.
  • Unclear Diseases that need further investigation and Diagnosis.
  • Educational activities, parent education on handling diabetes mellitus, asthma and others.
  • Eating disorders.
  • Vaccinations
  • Well-baby care, whereby growth and development of babies are assessed and monitored.
  • Abdominal pain and gastrointestinal issues.
  • School Entrance Physical / Sport
  • Developmental Delay
  • ENT infections
  • Eczema
  • Chronic Disease
  • Well Child Check-Up
  • Constipation
  • Allergies
  • Child Development Assessment
  • Diagnosis of Behavior Disorders, Autism, ADHD in childhood.
  • Headache and related Neurological Complain
  • Obesity in children

Experience

  • Extensive experience in both basic and advanced neonatal ventilation techniques.
  • Certified in clinical ultrasonography specifically for neonates.
  • Skilled in the safe transport of critically ill babies, both within and outside the NICU.
  • Strong advocate for providing gentle, compassionate care to sick neonates.
  • Committed to family-centered care, involving parents in the treatment and care process.
  • Provides follow-up care for NICU graduates with a focus on developmental progress.
  • Initiated and developed teaching programs for registrars and nurses, recognized in India.
  • Played a key role in developing neonatal care protocols for the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP).
  • Conducts workshops and provides training for healthcare professionals in the UAE, India, and Egypt.

Testimonials

Rowena Taboada

We couldn’t be more grateful for the exceptional care our children received from Dr. Monika and her wonderful team of nurses. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warmth and compassion. Lizel, Amalou and Jasmine, NICU nurses, 4th floor nurses were attentive, patient, and incredibly kind, making sure our little ones felt safe and comfortable.

– Google Reviews-

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