Dr. Sai Shankar
MBBS, MD - Pediatrics
Pediatrician,
Paediatric Intensivist
17 Years Experience Overall (15 years as specialist)
Medical Registration Verified
94% (36 patients)
Dr Sai Shankar is a pediatric intensivist and a neonatologist with over a decade experience in general pediatric and intensive care practice. He has worked in some of the most prestigious Children’s Hospitals across the globe including UK and Australia. His special area of interest including care of extreme premature babies, post-operative care of pediatric general and cardiac patients, advanced ventilation and pediatric ECMO and VAD (ventricular assist device). His other expertise include focused echocardiography, point of care ultrasound, USG guided vascular access and simulations in ICU. Qualification and Area of expertise :After pursuing MD in pediatrics from Bangalore Medical College he worked in some of the corporate hospitals in Bangalore including Manipal Hospital and Columbia Asia. He was sponsored International training fellowship by the Royal College of Pediatric and Child health, London to expertise in pediatric and cardiac critical care at Southampton General Hospital, UK. He was also offered Neonatal fellowship training at Oxford University Hospital NHS Trust where he fine-tuned his skills in care involving extreme premature babies, care of babies with birth asphyxia and whole body cooling . Before joining Sakra , Dr Sai Shankar did his two years fellowship training in pediatric intensive care at The Royal Children’s Hospital ( RCH ) , Melbourne , Australia. RCH is one of the world’s Children’s Hospital and his training here involved taking care of children following open heart surgery , heart , liver and kidney transplant and care of patients on ECMO and VAD ( ventricular assist devices ). He has independently retrieved some of the sickest children via both land and air ambulance. Certification :Focused Echocardiography in Emergency Life Support (FEEL) – King’s College , London , UKEchocardiography of congenital heart disease – Birmingham Children’s Hospital , UK Advanced simulation in Human Factors at Oxstar – John Radcliffe , Oxford , UK International Pediatric Simulation Workshop ( WFPICS ) – Istanbul Pediatric ECMO workshop – Brisbane, Australia
Patient Stories for Dr. Sai Shankar
Visited For Paediatric Intensive Care
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He is one of the most amazing doctor i have met recently, his expertise with treatment and friendliness with patient is truly credible, we went with my twin daughters suffering from heavy fever and flu and my wife was really panicking, he effortlessly calmed her down and made her comfortable, he prescribes least medicine and minimal tests and let the body recover on its own.
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Dr. Sai Shankar is too good. Apart from being a super expert in his domain (Paediatrics), he is very witty. Consulting him is a big stress buster. His light banters sprinkled over practical advices are a perfect combination for someone dealing with kids.
Visited For Paediatric care
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We were looking for a doctor who is confident in his diagnosis and explains the prescribed cure, and wouldn't prescribe antibiotics unnecessarily. Dr Sai Shankar is all that and more. He patiently heard all our concerns and diagnosed hand, foot and mouth disease. He explained every symptom and cure. We are extremely happy and will keep visiting him.
Visited For Pediatric Vaccinations
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Very friendly doctor. It was our first visit with him and he patiently listened to past details and gave corrective recommendations. Very friendly as well with the kids.
Common questions & answers
Q: What do patients say about Dr. Sai Shankar?
A: Dr. Sai Shankar has been recommended by 34 patients and has recieved stories from 20 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.
Q: What is Dr. Sai Shankar's education qualification?
A: Dr. Sai Shankar has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - Pediatrics.
Q: What does Dr. Sai Shankar specialises in ?
A: Dr. Sai Shankar specialises as Pediatrician, Neonatologist, Paediatric Intensivist.
Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Sai Shankar have?
A: Dr. Sai Shankar has an overall experience of 17 years. View where has Dr. Sai Shankar practiced in the past.
Q: Who is Dr. Sai Shankar?
A: Dr Sai Shankar is a pediatric intensivist and a neonatologist with over a decade experience in general pediatric and intensive care practice. He has worked in some of the most prestigious Children’s Hospitals across the globe including UK and Australia. His special area of interest including care of extreme premature babies, post-operative care of pediatric general and cardiac patients, advanced ventilation and pediatric ECMO and VAD (ventricular assist device). His other expertise include focused echocardiography, point of care ultrasound, USG guided vascular access and simulations in ICU. Qualification and Area of expertise : After pursuing MD in pediatrics from Bangalore Medical College he worked in some of the corporate hospitals in Bangalore including Manipal Hospital and Columbia Asia. He was sponsored International training fellowship by the Royal College of Pediatric and Child health, London to expertise in pediatric and cardiac critical care at Southampton General Hospital, UK. He was also offered Neonatal fellowship training at Oxford University Hospital NHS Trust where he fine-tuned his skills in care involving extreme premature babies, care of babies with birth asphyxia and whole body cooling . Before joining Sakra , Dr Sai Shankar did his two years fellowship training in pediatric intensive care at The Royal Children’s Hospital ( RCH ) , Melbourne , Australia. RCH is one of the world’s Children’s Hospital and his training here involved taking care of children following open heart surgery , heart , liver and kidney transplant and care of patients on ECMO and VAD ( ventricular assist devices ). He has independently retrieved some of the sickest children via both land and air ambulance. Certification : Focused Echocardiography in Emergency Life Support (FEEL) – King’s College , London , UK Echocardiography of congenital heart disease – Birmingham Children’s Hospital , UK Advanced simulation in Human Factors at Oxstar – John Radcliffe , Oxford , UK International Pediatric Simulation Workshop ( WFPICS ) – Istanbul Pediatric ECMO workshop – Brisbane, Australia . View more details about the doctor on Practo.