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Dr. Arpita Mathur is a skilled pediatric physiotherapist based in Jodhpur, dedicated to improving the physical development and functional abilities of infants and children. With 4 years of experience, she specializes in early intervention, developmental therapy, and rehabilitation for children with neurological and musculoskeletal conditions. Her gentle and child-friendly approach helps create a comfortable environment for young patients while ensuring effective therapy outcomes. Dr. Arpita focuses on personalized care plans and works closely with parents to support each child’s growth, mobility, and overall well-being.
Dr. Kavita Sharma is a dedicated and detail-oriented Pathologist at Neokids Hospital. With strong expertise in laboratory medicine and diagnostic pathology, she plays a vital role in accurate disease diagnosis and patient management. Dr. Sharma specializes in hematology, clinical pathology, and biochemical investigations, ensuring high standards of laboratory quality and precision.
She is committed to maintaining strict quality control protocols and timely reporting, supporting clinicians in delivering effective treatment decisions. Her analytical skills, meticulous approach, and patient-focused mindset contribute significantly to the hospital’s commitment to excellence in pediatric and general healthcare services.
Dr. Kavita Sharma continues to uphold ethical medical practices while striving for accuracy, reliability, and continuous improvement in diagnostic services at Neokids Hospital.
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Dr. Komal Purohit is a caring pedodontist specializing in the dental health of infants, children, and adolescents. As a pediatric dental specialist, she focuses on preventive, restorative, and interceptive treatments tailored to the unique needs of growing children.
Her clinical work includes management of dental caries in milk and permanent teeth, fluoride treatments, pit and fissure sealants, space maintainers, and habit-breaking appliances, along with treatment of dental trauma and gum problems in children. She has a strong interest in behavior management, painless dentistry, and creating a friendly, anxiety-free environment so that every child develops a positive and healthy attitude toward oral care.
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Dr. Avadhesh Joshi is a dedicated neonatologist with advanced training in the care of high-risk and critically ill newborns. He completed his MBBS and MD (Pediatrics), followed by DM Neonatology from Christian Medical College, Vellore, one of India’s most reputed centres for neonatal and paediatric training.
He has extensive expertise in managing extreme prematurity, respiratory distress, neonatal sepsis, birth asphyxia, and complex metabolic and surgical newborn conditions. As a neonatology specialist, Dr. Joshi is skilled in advanced ventilatory care, surfactant therapy, total parenteral nutrition, and comprehensive follow-up of high-risk infants, in line with modern evidence-based protocols used in tertiary neonatal units.
A key highlight of his clinical experience is the successful care and survival of a 620-gram premature newborn, reflecting his competence in handling extremely low birth weight babies, where survival demands meticulous monitoring, multidisciplinary teamwork, and highly specialized NICU support. He is deeply committed to family-centred care, clear counselling of parents, and long-term neurodevelopmental follow-up of preterm babies.
Dr. D. S. Rathore is an accomplished pediatric surgeon with specialized training in child surgery, holding an MCh in Pediatric Surgery from Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, a major government tertiary-care and teaching hospital affiliated with B. J. Medical College. He is dedicated to providing safe, precise, and child-friendly surgical care for newborns, infants, and children.
His areas of expertise include common and complex pediatric procedures such as hernia repair, appendectomy, circumcision, and undescended testes (orchidopexy) surgery. He is also skilled in diaphragmatic hernia repair, Hirschsprung’s disease surgery, pediatric urological surgeries including hypospadias repair, as well as cleft lip and palate repair, burn management, and intussusception surgery.
Dr. Rathore combines strong technical skills with a compassionate approach and clear communication with parents. He is committed to evidence-based practice and continuous learning to ensure optimal outcomes and minimal discomfort for every child undergoing surgery.
Dr. Baldev Sharma is a qualified pediatrician with an M.B.B.S. completed in 2008 from Dr. S.N. Medical College, Jodhpur, and an M.D. in Pediatrics from J.L.N. Medical College, Ajmer in 2012, where he was a batch topper. He has gained extensive experience working in NICU/FBNC, critical care, MTC ward, and thalassemia ward.
He has worked as Senior Resident in Pediatrics at VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, LHMC & Kalawati Saran Children’s Hospital, and AIIMS Jodhpur, gaining exposure to pediatric endocrinology, neurology, metabolic/genetic clinics, and asthma care. He also served as HOD Pediatrician and Neonatology at Fortis Balaji Hospital and as a visiting pediatrician at Shriram Hospital, Jodhpur.
Currently, he is working as Consultant Pediatrician and Director at Neokids Pediatric Superspeciality Hospital, Jodhpur, where Level III NICU & PICU services are provided along with round-the-clock pediatric emergency care.
Dr. Sharma is an active member of professional bodies including IAP, NNF, and IMA, and has served as Secretary of IAP Jodhpur in 2019. He has contributed to medical literature with publications in BMJ and other journals, and has participated in multiple national and international conferences, including those held in Singapore, London, Seoul, and Athens.
He has been involved in organizing conferences, workshops, and training programs related to pediatric and neonatal care, and has attended various advanced training programs such as NRP, PALS, BLS, and neonatal ventilation workshops. He has also completed multiple international online certification courses in neonatology and nutrition.
His areas of interest include neonatal and pediatric intensive care, improving breastfeeding practices, enhancing preterm and child nutrition, managing severe acute malnutrition, and increasing vaccination coverage in the community.
Dr. Baldev Sharma has also contributed to community health awareness through talks on television, radio, and school health programs, focusing on breastfeeding, vaccination, hygiene, and preventive healthcare. He has been recognized with a distinguished service award by the Heart Care Foundation of India for his contribution to a health camp in Ajmer.
Dr. Amar Singh is a highly experienced Pediatric Intensivist with over 15 years of dedicated expertise in Pediatric Critical Care. He holds an MBBS degree followed by an MD in Pediatrics (MD Ped), and has further specialized training with IDPCCM (Indian Diploma in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine), reflecting his advanced proficiency in managing critically ill children.
Throughout his career, Dr. Amar Singh has been actively involved in the management of complex pediatric emergencies, neonatal and pediatric intensive care cases, and advanced life support interventions. His clinical expertise includes ventilator management, sepsis care, shock management, multi-organ dysfunction, and procedural skills such as intubation, central line placement, and advanced resuscitation.
He is well-versed in evidence-based critical care protocols and has consistently delivered high-quality outcomes in high-acuity PICU settings. Dr. Amar Singh is known for his calm, decisive approach during emergencies and his compassionate communication with families during critical situations.
He strongly believes in a multidisciplinary team approach and has played a key role in establishing and strengthening pediatric intensive care services in hospital settings. In addition to clinical practice, he is committed to continuous medical education, mentoring junior doctors, and training nursing staff in pediatric critical care protocols.
His dedication to improving pediatric outcomes and ensuring the highest standards of patient safety makes him a respected and trusted name in pediatric intensive care. Dr. Amar Singh remains devoted to providing comprehensive, compassionate, and advanced critical care to children in need.
