Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
Community Service
Affiliations
Publications
Training
Service Management Roles
Active Service Development/ Quality Improvement Initiatives to healthcare, including work with voluntary sector or community settings
Timeline
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Santosh K Kumar

Santosh K Kumar

Bangalore

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Review Expert

Neonates Foundation of India (NFI)
04.2022 - Current
  • Appointed as Medical Review Expert on the BENEFICIARY Review Committee of the Neonates Foundation of India (NFI), an NGO supporting financial aid for underprivileged neonates admitted to NICUs across India.

Senior Consultant and Lead

Motherhood Hospitals
04.2018 - Current
  • Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology. 50 bedded mother and childcare hospital with 18 bedded Neonatal Intensive Care and 6 Bedded Pediatric Intensive Care. With a maternal delivery around 1500 – 1800 deliveries with around 25 to 30 percent of which are “high risk in utero Transports” for specialized Neonatal Care.

Consultant

Motherhood Hospital
04.2018 - Current
  • Began tenure at Motherhood Hospital, Banashankari, as a Consultant in Neonatology.
  • Promoted to Senior Consultant and Head of the Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology.
  • Initiated and currently serve as Director and Co-ordinator of the Child Development Centre at Motherhood Hospital.

Program Director

Motherhood Hospital
01.2023 - 12.2024
  • Played a key role in launching the National Neonatology Forum (NNF) Fellowship Program at Motherhood Hospital.
  • Appointed as the Program Director for the Fellowship.

Assistant Professor/visiting consultant

Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital
04.2018 - 06.2021
  • As Assistant Professor/visiting consultant in Department of Pediatrics from 30.04.2018 till 30.06.2021 (3 years 2 months) at Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital.

Visiting consultant/senior resident

Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Institute
08.2016 - 03.2018
  • Visiting consultant/senior resident in the Department of Neonatology at Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Institute from August 2016 till March 2018 (1 year 8 months).

Junior Consultant

Rainbow Children’s Hospital
01.2016 - 03.2018
  • Joined Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, as Junior Consultant, later promoted to Associate Consultant in the Department of Neonatology.

Clinical Fellow

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
01.2015 - 02.2016
  • Served as Clinical Fellow in the Department of Neonatology.
  • Successfully completed Fellowship in Perinatal Medicine at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, under the auspices of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics.

Clinical training in Pediatrics

Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences
01.2014 - 12.2015
  • Completed clinical training in Pediatrics from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences.

Registrar

Rangadore Memorial Hospital
06.2014 - 12.2014
  • Appointed as Registrar in the Department of Neonatology at Rangadore Memorial Hospital, Bengaluru.

Education

M.D. - Pediatrics

Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences
Bengaluru, India
01-2015

Skills

  • HIPAA compliance
  • Medical billing
  • Medical coding
  • Confidentiality
  • Critical thinking
  • Reliability
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Certification

  • Fellowship in Indian Academy Pediatrics – Neonatology (FIPM), Department of Neonatology, Sri Ramachandra Hospital (2015).
  • National Instructor, Advanced Neonatal resuscitation, NNF, India from December 2016.
  • NEOPOCUS - Pune, India (6 months certification course)2023.
  • Accredited Tester – BAYLEY S Developmental Assessment Scale. (2016 to present)
  • Accredited Tester – Developmental Assessment Scales for Indian Infants DASII (2015 – Present)

Awards

Presented paper on “Incidence of Candedemial Sepsis in VLBW babies”. At NNF Meet, Chennai, 2015., Presented paper on “A Case of Neonatal Non-Immunologic Hydrops with Placental Chorloangioma as a Cause” At NNF Chennai City Meet., Presented Paper on “Hematological Profile, Drug Susceptibility, organism Isolation of Fungal sepsis in VLBW babies” at Chennai City Meet, NNF., Poster Presentation on “Neonatal Respiratory Failure – A Ray of Hope. First Successful ECMO for respiratory Failure in India” At South Neocon, Chennai, October 2015., Poster Presentation on “Mortality Rate in NICU setting in KIMS Hospital” at South Neocon, Oct 2014 at Bangalore., Poster Presentation on “HOMA IR in predicting Insulin Resistance” At IAP National Conference, Kolkata January 2013.

Community Service

  • Neonates Foundation of India (NFI), Medical Expert member, 2022-01-01, Present, Medical Expert member of the beneficiary review committee for Neonates Foundation of India (NFI), a Sec-8 not for profit organization committed to reducing neonatal mortality by supporting critically ill newborns from underserved communities across India to partially sponsor NICU treatment costs. The organization is aligned with the United Nations sustainable Development goal -3 (Good health and wellbeing).
  • Motherhood Hospital Banashankari, Clinical Director, 2011-01-01, 2014-12-31, Clinical Director of Child developmental Centre at Motherhood Hospital Banashankari providing developmental assessment, occupational therapy and early stimulation program for high risk, preterm neonates and specially abled children.
  • BOSCO MANE, Medical Expert, 2011-01-01, 2014-12-31, Medical Expert, BOSCO MANE: Is a not-for-profit charitable organization, Est in 1980 focusing outreach, education, vocational training along with non-formal school among the slum communities, child rights and heath. I voluntarily worked as a an healthcare specialist between 2011 to 2014.

Affiliations

  • Life member, National Neonatology Forum, KAR/L-5699 from 2015.
  • Life Member, Indian Academy of Pediatrics, L-2015/K-2158 from 2015.
  • Life Member, Pediatric Emergency medicine, IAP from 2024.

Publications

  • INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS. {7 original articles, 2 case reports}
  • 5 Original Articles and 2 Case Reports are PUBMED Indexed.
  • Santosh kumar k, Spoorthi Sharaschandra, Kagganti Shivaprasad Amarnath, et al First Author Immediate Outcomes in Late preterm Neonates in NICU in a group with Antenatal Corticosteroids exposure versus non-exposed group: A Retrospective Observational Study. International Journal of Pediatrics and Neonatology.2025;7(1):147-151.
  • Santosh Kumar K, Sameera S Rao, Alok Kumar MK et al First Author Effect of Mono- Component Protein Fortification on growth in preterm infants discharged from NICU: A three months observational study. International Journal of Pediatrics and Neonatology.2025;7(1):142-146.
  • Santosh Kumar K, H.T. Yashoda, GangaBoraiah, Suma Vishwa. FIRST AUTHOR Sagittal Abdominal Diameter to Measure Visceral Adipose Tissue in Overweight or Obese Adolescent Children and Its Role as a Marker of Insulin Resistance. Journal of clin Diag and Research 2015; 09(11):SC09 – SC12. (PUBMED INDEXED)
  • Santosh Kumar K, Sameera S Rao, Alok Kumar MK et al FIRST AUTHOR. Efficacy of 25% dextrose gel in reducing procedural pain in preterm infants: A Prospective Observational study. International Journal of Contemporary Paediatrics. 2025; 12(6): 912 - 915. (PUBMED INDEXED)
  • Santosh Kumar K, Yashoda HT, Mohan Kumar N, Srinivasa S FIRST AUTHOR Food, exercise and lifestyle changes among overweight or obese children in urban population. Int J Contemp Pediatr 2015:08; 02(04):1-6 (PUBMED INDEXED)
  • Santosh Kumar K, H T Yashoda, K.M.Chaitra FIRST AUTHOR Opportunistic Screening of at-Risk asymptomatic adolescent children for Prediabetes. Indian J Child Health 2016; 157(3) (PUBMED INDEXED)
  • Prakash Amboiram, Umamaheshwari Balakrishnan, Binu Ninan, Sarvanan Ramaswamy, C.Ashok, Santosh Kumar K CORRESPONDENT AUTHOR Incidence of Invasive Candidial infection in very low birth weight neonates over a period of 5 years: A Single Institutional Study. Indian J Child Health 2016; 3(3):191-195. (PubMed indexed)
  • Santosh Kumar K, N Mohan Kumar FIRST AUTHOR Klippel Trenaunay Syndrome: A rare case report in a neonate. Int J Contemp Pediatr 2017; 4:294-96. (PUBMED INDEXED)
  • Santosh Kumar K, Prakash Vemgal, Ramesh B FIRST AUTHOR Fortuitous Enchondroma of hand in a traumatic fracture: A Case report of Ollier’s disease. Int J Contemp Pediatr 2018; 5(1):257-259. (PUBMED INDEXED)

Training

  • Educational Roles
  • Clinical Director: NNF Fellowship Program at Motherhood Hospital, Banashankari (From 2023, 2 Pediatric residents and 4 nursing graduates every year).
  • National Instructor: Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation NNF
  • Teaching and Training Roles
  • Lectured Medical undergraduates on Bedside clinics at Kempegowda Institute of Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. (From 2011 to 2014). Monthly rotations of Internship doctors are posted in the unit.
  • Lectured rotating Post Graduate students and nursing staff on bedside clinics and basic Procedures in Neonatology at Department of Neonatology, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, India (From 2015 to 2016).
  • Lectured Post graduate students posted at Neonatal Intensive care unit regarding Neonatal care and assessment of sick neonates at Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Hospital (From August 2016 to March 2018)
  • Worked as Assistant Professor in Department of Pediatrics at Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Medical College and trained the post graduate students in Neonatal intensive care unit and basic neonatal resuscitation for undergraduates. (From April 2018 to June 2021).
  • Invited Lecture/Speaker at National & International Meetings
  • Faculty at 2nd IAM PEM NATIONAL CONFERENCE (NAPEM) 2024.
  • Faculty at Advanced Neonatal Ventilation workshop conducted at St.Peter’s Medical college, Hospital and Research Institute, Hosur, Tamil Nadu. (2024)
  • Faculty at Advanced Neonatal Ventilation workshop conducted at Crane Hospitals, Vijayawada. (2022).
  • Faculty at Non-Invasive Ventilation workshop conducted at Crane Hospitals, Vijayawada. (2021).
  • Faculty at High-risk Neonate- Neuro Developmental Follow up workshop at 54th Annual National Conference of Indian Academy of Pediatrics. (2017)

Service Management Roles

  • Clinical Director: Child Developmental Centre at Motherhood Hospitals, Banashankari from 2022.
  • Member, Institutional Ethics committee for Karnataka. Includes 8 units of Motherhood Hospitals in Bangalore.

Active Service Development/ Quality Improvement Initiatives to healthcare, including work with voluntary sector or community settings

  • Written, Published and presented many articles on Pediatric and neonatal issues for the awareness of parents and the community in various print and electronic media.
  • WWW.THEHEALTHSITE.COM WHAT PEDIATRICIANS WANTS TO KNOW ABOUT THE DELTA VARIANT AND CHILDREN. Dt: AUGUST 18, 2021.
  • WWW.ONLYMYHEALTH.COM 10 COMMON HEALTH PROBLEMS AMONG NEWBORNS AND INFANTS. Dt: JULY 30, 2021.
  • WWW.THECHANNEL46.COM WANT TO PROTECT YOUR CHILD FROM THE THIRD WAVE? FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES BY A PEDIATRICIAN. Dt: JULY 20, 2021.
  • WWW.TIMESOFINDIA.COM 5 EARLY SIGNS TO WATCH OUT FOR IN YOUR KIDS THAT NEED PEDIATRIC INTERVENTION. Dt: JULY 14, 2021.
  • WWW.PINKVILLA.COM HERE ARE 5 THINGS ALL MILLENIAL FATHERS DO THAT THEIR PARENTS DIDN’T. Dt: JUNE 18, 2021.
  • WWW.THECHANNEL46.COM DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES IN YOUR CHILD BEFORE THE FIRST BIRTHDAY. Dt: MARCH 16, 2021.
  • WWW.PINKVILLA.COM EXPERT TIPS FOR PARENTS TO PROTECT AND SAFEGUARD KIDS DURING THE SECOND WAVE OF COVID 19. Dt: MAY 21, 2021.
  • WWW.THECHANNEL46.COM 10 THINGS TO EXPECT AT THE FIRST VISIT TO THE PEDIATRICIAN WITH YOUR NEWBORN ACCORDING TO DR SANTOSH. Dt: APRIL 12, 2021.
  • WWW.PINKVILLA.COM WINTER ALLERGIES AMONG KIDS: HOW TO COPE AND EVERTHING TO KNOW. Dt: JANUARY 7, 2021.
  • WWW.MOMPRESSO.COM ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) AMONG CHILDREN; DEBUNKING 5 MYTHS AROUND THE DISORDER. Dt: NOV 24, 2020.
  • WWW.RECIPES.TIMESOFINDIA.COM HEALTHY NUTRITION FOR KIDS DURING PANDEMIC. Dt: OCT 30, 2020.
  • WWW.INDIANEXPRESS.COM DEWORMING ALLOWS CHILDREN TO GROW BETTER AND HEALTHIER. Dt: SEPTEMBER 18, 2020.
  • WWW.THECHANNEL46.COM 10 BABY CARE MYHS FOR WORRIED NEW MOMS. Dt: May 12, 2021.
  • WWW.PARENTCIRCLE.COM ARE AIRCONDITIONERS AND AIR COOLERS SAFE FOR BABIES. Dt: 10 JUNE, 2019.
  • WWW.ONLYMYHEALTH.COM RISKS OF DELAYED VACCINATION. Dt: January 15, 2021.
  • Www.cosmopolitan.in Article on “Building bonds: How fathers can contribute to successful breastfeeding" by Dr. Santhosh Kumar. Article Link:- Building bonds: How fathers can contribute to successful breastfeeding - Cosmopolitan India
  • Www.happiesthealth.com Article on “Could premature babies develop heart problems later in life?" by Dr. Santhosh Kumar. Article Link:- Could premature babies develop heart problems later in life? - Happiest Health
  • Https://kidsstoppress.com The article on “Breastfeeding Twins: Essential Tips & Guide for Nursing Moms" by Dr. Santhosh Kumar. Article Link:- Breastfeeding Twins: Essential Tips & Guide For Nursing Moms | Kidsstoppress
  • Www.onlymyhealth.com The article on “Parenting Tips: Expert Shares Tips for Raising a Responsible Child” by Dr Santosh Kumar. Article link: https://www.onlymyhealth.com/tips-for-raising-a-responsible-child-1687953469.
  • WWW.HAPPIESTHEALTH.COM “Joey in the pouch: Kangaroo mother care for preterm babies” by Dr. Santosh Kumar. Article link: https://www.happiesthealth.com/articles/parenting/joey-in-the-pouch-kangaroo-mother-care
  • WWW.HAPPIESTHEALTH.COM The inputs on “Sleep apnea in children: When breathing easy becomes difficult" by Dr. Santosh Kumar. Article link: https://www.happiesthealth.com/articles/sleep/sleep-apnea-in-children-when-breathing-easy-becomes-difficult
  • Www.thehealthsite.com Article on "What are Clear Braces? The Pros and Cons of Invisible Aligners” by Dr. Santosh Kumar. Article link: https://www.thehealthsite.com/diseases-conditions/what-are-clear-braces-the-pros-and-cons-of-invisible-aligners-975062
  • Www.thechannel46.com "Expert Talk: A Paediatrician Shares Possible Short- & Long-Term Complications of a Premature Birth” by Dr Santosh Kumar. Article link: https://www.thechannel46.com/expert-talk/short-long-term-complications-premature-birth-pregnancy-tips/
  • Www.healthshots.com The article “Nasal congestion is common in babies! Treat it with these 8 tips” by Dr. Santosh Kumar. Article Link: https://www.healthshots.com/how-to/how-to-clear-a-stuffy-nose-of-your-child-here-are-8-tips/
  • WWW.HEALTHSITE.COM The article "MMR Vaccine (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella): Benefits, Side Effects And More" by Dr. Santosh Kumar. Article Link - https://www.thehealthsite.com/diseases-conditions/mmr-vaccine-measles-mumps-and-rubella-benefits-side-effects-and-more-912902/
  • Www.healthshots.com The article " I never knew this is the best sleeping position for an infant!", by Dr. Santosh Kumar. Article Link - https://www.healthshots.com/mom-says/best-sleeping-position-for-baby/
  • WWW.HEALTHSITE.COM The article on "Separation Anxiety In Your Child: A Doctor Tells Signs, Causes And Ways To Cope", by Dr. Santosh Kumar. Article Link - https://www.thehealthsite.com/parenting/separation-anxiety-in-your-child-a-doctor-tells-signs-causes-and-ways-to-cope-907159/
  • WWW.thechannel46.com The article on “Parenting tips to encourage good behaviour in your toddler” by Dr Santosh Kumar. Link: https://www.thechannel46.com/health/parenting-tips-to-encourage-good-behaviour-in-your-toddler/
  • PRINT MEDIA
  • THE BANGALORE MIRROR JABS FOR KIDS ALMOST HERE. Dt: OT 9, 2021.
  • THE BANGALORE MIRROR THE KIDS WILL BE ALRIGHT. Dt: MAY 30, 2021.
  • THE BANGALORE MIRROR ANOTHER SHOCK FOR PARENTS OF C+ KIDS. MIS-c IS AFFECTING C+ KIDS. Dt: 26 MAY, 2021.
  • THE NEW INDIAN EXPRESS (BANGALORE) THIRD COVID WAVE WILL HIT CHILDREN HARD: ADVISORY. Dt: MAY 6, 2021.
  • DECCAN CHRONICLE (BANGALORE) RAINUPS ACUTE BRONCHIOLITIS CASES. Dt: OCTOBER 3, 2018.
  • TIMES OF INDIA 5 EARLY COVID SIGNS TO WATCH OUT FOR IN OUR KIDS THAT NEED PEDIATRIC INTERVENTION. Dt: JULY 15, 2021.
  • The Story has appeared online: Surge in paediatric pneumonia cases highlight growing antibiotic resistance: Experts | Bengaluru News - The Times of India “Antibiotic resistance causing rise in pneumonia cases in kids " by Dr. Santosh Kumar.
  • The Hans India has featured key highlights from the panel discussion on "Digital Detox" for kids ( impact of screen time in children). https://www.thehansindia.com/karnataka/get-set-grow-summit-2024-focuses-on-digital-detox-for-families-929801
  • “Surging dengue virus in Bengaluru poses threat to women, kids: Doctors " by Dr. Santosh Kumar. Story Link: Bengaluru witnessing sharp rise in dengue cases: Doctors say situation may worsen, women and children at greater risk - The Economic Times (indiatimes.com)
  • Article on “10 ways to encourage your child towards healthy eating " by Dr. Santosh Kumar. Article: 10 ways to encourage your child towards healthy eating | Times of India (indiatimes.com)
  • Article on “Viral fever or dengue fever? How to differentiate between the two " by Dr. Santosh Kumar. link: The Times of India. Article link: Viral fever or dengue fever? How to differentiate between the two
  • Article on " Little ones can’t catch break from coughing “ where inputs were shared by Dr Santosh Kumar. Article link: Little ones can’t catch break from coughing (indiatimes.com)
  • Article on “List of vaccines recommended for children at the onset of monsoon/ during the monsoon season, " by Dr. Santosh Kumar. Article Link:- Monsoon Vaccines,ಮಳೆಗಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಕ್ಕಳಿಗೆ ಈ ಲಸಿಕೆ ಹಾಕಿಸುವುದು ಬಹಳ ಮುಖ್ಯ..! ಇದು ಡಾ ಸಂತೋಷ್ ಕುಮಾರ್ ಅವರ ಸಲಹೆ.. - list of monsoon vaccines for children - Vijay Karnataka.
  • Expert views and repercussions of excessive screen time in children by dr santosh kumar k. Article Link:- https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/bangalore/others/critical-need-better-balance-their-childhood/articleshow/102546370.cms
  • In the article, Dr. Santhosh Kumar shares insights on the common monsoon infections like flu, respiratory issues and symptoms associated with this illness . Article link: https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/bangalore/others/whats-up-with-covid/articleshow/101439317.cms
  • Inputs on the "Important of mothers and babies to have skin-to-skin contact” by Dr. Santosh Kumar. Article link: https://vijaykarnataka.com/lifestyle/pregnancy-parenting-tips/important-of-mothers-and-babies-to-have-skin-to-skin-contact/articleshow/100095315.cms
  • Inputs on "A baby's development in the 12th week” by Dr. Santosh Kumar. Article Link:- https://vijaykarnataka.com/lifestyle/pregnancy-parenting-tips/a-babys-development-in-the-12th-week/articleshow/99055869.cms?story=5
  • Inputs on “Hated masks, can’t step out without them now" by Dr. Santosh Kumar. Article Link - https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/bangalore/others/hated-masks-cant-step-out-without-them-now/articleshow/95793112.cms
  • The inputs of Dr Santosh Kumar on the story titled “New mothers struggle to breastfeed; careers, age, stress are main cause”. Link: https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2022/aug/06/new-mothers-struggle-to-breastfeed-careers-age-stress-are-main-cause-2484584.html

Timeline

Program Director

Motherhood Hospital
01.2023 - 12.2024

Medical Review Expert

Neonates Foundation of India (NFI)
04.2022 - Current

Assistant Professor/visiting consultant

Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital
04.2018 - 06.2021

Senior Consultant and Lead

Motherhood Hospitals
04.2018 - Current

Consultant

Motherhood Hospital
04.2018 - Current

Visiting consultant/senior resident

Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Institute
08.2016 - 03.2018

Junior Consultant

Rainbow Children’s Hospital
01.2016 - 03.2018

Clinical Fellow

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
01.2015 - 02.2016

Registrar

Rangadore Memorial Hospital
06.2014 - 12.2014

Clinical training in Pediatrics

Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences
01.2014 - 12.2015

M.D. - Pediatrics

Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences

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