Dr. Shivshankar Diggikar
MD - Pediatrics, MBBS
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Dr. Shivshankar Diggikar is a well-trained neonatologist and pediatrician. He completed his pediatric training at the prestigious Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute. He then did his neonatology training at Manipal hospitals awarded by the Indian Academy of Pediatrics ( IAP) , before moving to London to persuade core neonatal training at Homerton university hospitals awarded by the royal college of pediatrics and child health ( RCPCH). During his training, he has managed a large number of extremely premature babies from 23weeks of gestation age. He has expertise in managing babies with moderate to severe encephalopathy, PPHN, Sepsis. He has few research publications under his name and is a member of IAP, IMA ( Indian medical association), and an associate member of RCPCH. His area of interest includes neonatal brain injury and prevention, neurodevelopmental follow up and bedside imaging( echocardiogram, cranial ultrasound, and thoracic us) for babies to improve outcomes. He has also been trained in Bayley's Neurodevelopmental assessment and certified Prechtl's assessment for high-risk babies. He is a certified Early Nutrition Specialist (ENS, Germany)He has the vision to improve neonatal outcomes in fewer resource settings in India.
HRBR Layout, Bangalore
Oyster Mother and Child Hospital
# 7M 220, El-Shaddai, 1st Block, Hennur Banaswadi Layout,, Landmark: Kalyan nagar, Bangalore
Mon - Sat
09:30 - 02:00
05:00 - 06:00
Patient Stories for Dr. Shivshankar Diggikar
Visited For Neonates
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Our baby was born prematurely (27 weeks) and he was in NICU for 2.5 months and was under Dr Shivashankar's treatment. How can we thank him and his team for all the care, support and love they extended to us during those days at NICU. NICU experience is tough for parents but Dr Shivashankar was very supportive & understanding and he guided us throughout that period. Dr Shivashankar is highly ************* *** experienced in handling neonates. In terms of attitude he is very humble, patient and caring - We highly recommend him
My babies where born in milan hospital and they had moved to this hospital.i had too much of tension all that changed to positive things.I had a very good experience with the doctors of ovum hospital..very kind-full and they explain each and every things in-details ..they took care of the babies very well...i had a fear in starting when they had come to the hospital..but the day 2 itself i got confidence that by babies will be good and im in same safe doctors...they informed me i can go back to milan hospital...but after the confidence i got here with the doctors i never want to meet any other doctors for by babies...i like to do all the consultation form these doctors itself...
more..Visited For Paediatric carePre-Term Growth & Development Pediatric Vaccinations
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Dr. Shivashankar has been my baby’s doctor since he was born at 32 weeks of gestation. He has been very helpful in the last 9 months. Always very friendly and answers all your queries and doubts. ******* ********* *********** **********
more..Visited For Urinary Incontinence In Children
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My daughter had Urinary Track Infection and was suffering while urinating. But the doctor still stated to take urine culture report to treat, ***** ** *********** *** ******** ******* *** *** ****** ****** *** * **** *** ****** ** **** ******* I met a different doctor in the same hospital *** ** *********** * *********** ** *** ********* ********* *******
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A: Dr. Shivshankar Diggikar practices at Oyster Mother and Child Hospital - HRBR Layout.
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A: Patients frequently visit Dr. Shivshankar Diggikar for New Born Care, Childhood Infections, Lower/Upper Respiratory Tract Infection Treatment. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.
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A: Dr. Shivshankar Diggikar has been recommended by 31 patients and has recieved stories from 32 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.
Q: What is Dr. Shivshankar Diggikar's education qualification?
A: Dr. Shivshankar Diggikar has the following qualifications - MD - Pediatrics, MBBS. You can book the doctor through the doctor's profile on Practo.
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