Our Specialists
Our Specialists
Satva NICU is led by two dedicated specialists with deep expertise in neonatal and paediatric critical care.
Neonatologist
Dr Varun Patel
MD (Paediatrics), Fellowship in Neonatology
About
Dr Varun Patel is a dedicated neonatologist with extensive experience managing critically ill newborns, including extreme prematurity, complex congenital conditions, and post-operative neonatal care. He is committed to evidence-based practice and family-centred care.
Specialisations
- Premature & Low Birth Weight Infants
- Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Neonatal Sepsis & Infections
- High-Frequency Ventilation
- Neonatal Hyperbilirubinaemia
- Congenital Anomalies Management
- Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
- Neonatal Resuscitation
Conditions Managed
- Extreme Prematurity (< 28 weeks)
- Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)
- Neonatal Sepsis
- Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
- Necrotising Enterocolitis (NEC)
- Intraventricular Haemorrhage (IVH)
- Neonatal Jaundice requiring exchange transfusion
Pediatric Intensivist
Dr Rutul Patel
MD (Paediatrics), Fellowship in Paediatric Critical Care
About
Dr Rutul Patel specialises in managing critically ill children from infancy through adolescence. With expertise in complex multi-system disease and advanced life support, he leads the PICU with a focus on outcomes, safety, and transparent communication with referring teams.
Specialisations
- Paediatric Multi-Organ Failure
- Septic Shock & Haemodynamic Instability
- Mechanical Ventilation in Children
- Post-Operative Paediatric Care
- Paediatric Trauma Management
- Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV/CPAP)
- Paediatric Resuscitation (PALS)
- Central Line & Arterial Line Placement
Conditions Managed
- Septic Shock & Severe Sepsis
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Status Epilepticus
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- Acute Liver Failure
- Severe Pneumonia & ARDS
- Post-Operative Cardiac Care
- Paediatric Poisoning & Toxicology