Dr. Shivshankar Diggikar
Neonatal Intensive Care Fellowship (UK), MBBS
Pediatrician,
Neonatologist
12 Years Experience Overall (5 years as specialist)
Medical Registration Verified
89% (36 patients)
Dr Shivshankar Diggikar is a well-trained neonatologist and paediatrician. He completed his pediatric training from prestigious Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute. He then did his neonatology training at Manipal hospitals awarded by Indian Academy of paediatrics ( IAP) , before moving to London to persuade core neonatal training at Homerton university hospitals awarded by royal college of paediatrics and child health ( RCPCH). During his training he has managed large number of extreme 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 has a vision to improve the neonatal outcomes in less resource settings in India.
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
Hoped for better: Treatment satisfaction
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 *** ** *********** * *********** ** *** ********* ********* *******
Common questions & answers
Q: Why do patients visit Dr. Shivshankar Diggikar?
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.
Q: What do patients say about Dr. Shivshankar Diggikar?
A: Dr. Shivshankar Diggikar has been recommended by 32 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 - Paediatrics, Neonatal Intensive Care Fellowship (UK), MBBS, Fellowship Training Programme in Neonatology.
Q: What does Dr. Shivshankar Diggikar specialises in ?
A: Dr. Shivshankar Diggikar specialises as Pediatrician, Neonatologist.
Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Shivshankar Diggikar have?
A: Dr. Shivshankar Diggikar has an overall experience of 12 years. View where has Dr. Shivshankar Diggikar practiced in the past.