MBBS, MD - Pediatrics
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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
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.
Best part is i think in all my experience with my kids he is only doctor who was available after hours explaining and providing help on call/whatsapp whenever i pinged or called him and had any doubt with my kids condition.
Would definitely recommend him to everyone for their child care.
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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.
Visited For Paediatric carePericarditis
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When my child was born Dr Sai Sankar got assigned. After reading his reviews I was assured and felt we are in good hands. To my surprise it was exact opposite. On follow up check up he scolded and was very irritated on me for having sore nipple and feeding issues. He explained everything but he was way to annoyed with the explanation. I told him that I am a new mother and have zero knowledge on this. but he seriously lacked compassion. After a week my baby was only a week old and was not feeding at all after several attempts. On desperation, I called to his hospital number in afternoon to get his advice . He yelled and scolded me for a long time for contacting him. It was very hurtful. He was very unprofessional.
I have changed my doctor now and I will never ever recommend anyone to contact this doctor again. *** ** ***** **** **** ********* *** ***** *** ** **** **** **** *********
Visited For Newborn Jaundice
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Sai shenker doctor was very friendly and he explain health issue very clearly I really thank to doctor sai shenker
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Was very friendly and gave clear instructions. Made our seven year old feel at ease very easily. Would recommend this doctor
Visited For Child specialists
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Doctor was very friendly with the child... even when he explained us thoroughly and told us not to panic.. further i called doctor for urgent update he was very kind over the phone and prescribed medication too.
Thank you doctor
Visited For Children's Health
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I can’t express my gratitude for doc sai . He is great doc and superb human being. I am consulting doc right after my baby birth.. as a new mommy, had plenty of query, worry and concerns. He listens each bit attentively and make sure when we are leaving the clinic we should be stress free.. he is true gem of a person . Have seen very few such great person.
Highly recommended for baby tips care and advice !!
Visited For Fever
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We had an appointment at 3PM, We had to wait for an hour till 4PM. Doctor was busy attending a meeting till 3.30 PM. He then comes out and says he has another meeting and made us wait till 4 PM. After visiting us after an hour Doctor says "You guys are lucky you'll are meeting a doctor in an hour". Very rude attitude in addressing us. Doctor should valve everybody's time. Doctor was not at all apologetic about his behavior.