Overview
Dr. Hemant Sharma is a distinguished neonatologist with extensive experience in managing preterm and very sick neonates. He has been associated with Amrita Institute of Medical Science since inception and contributed significantly to establishing the Department of Neonatology. He is a National Board-certified superspecialist in Neonatology. His clinical work includes the management of extreme preterm and critically ill neonates, with experience in periviable extreme preterm infants achieving intact neurological outcomes. He is also involved in interdisciplinary projects such as 'Ideal Delivery Time in Complicated Pregnancies' and is a member of Mission NEEV in collaboration with the Delhi Gynecology Society for prevention of stillbirth and early neonatal death.
Landmark Clinical Achievements: 27-week extreme preterm baby with Hydrops Fetalis surviving with intact neurological outcome; 25-week triplets with zero day of mechanical ventilation and normal physical and brain development; 23-week twins weighing approximately 500 g and 630 g with minimal/no mechanical ventilation; successful 6-day peritoneal dialysis in a 1.3 kg, 33-week preterm baby with severe kidney failure; large series of extreme preterm neonates managed predominantly with non-invasive support with excellent neurological outcomes.
Neonatal Nursing Critical Care Programme: Contributed to Amrita Institute's effort to improve neonatal care training for remotely located neonatal nurses. Amrita Institute, in collaboration with Kedman SkillEd India, developed an online Neonatal Nursing Certification Programme that trained thousands of nurses free of cost under Neonatology Department guidance.
He has extensive experience in managing preterm and critically ill neonates. He has been associated with Amrita Institute since its inception and has played a significant role in establishing the Department of Neonatology. He has contributed to the development of the 20-bed, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), which caters to critically ill newborns from across North India. He has also held key leadership positions at leading medical centres in Mumbai and Noida. He completed his DrNB in Neonatology at Surya Hospital, Mumbai.
Area of Expertise
- Management of periviable (<26 weeks) and extremely low birth weight neonates (<1 kg, especially <750 grams).
- Point-of-care cranial ultrasound and functional echocardiography.
- General movement assessment and early neurological evaluation.
- Quality improvement initiatives focused on infection control.
- Management of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN), including inhaled nitric oxide therapy.
- Lung protective strategies and advanced ventilation techniques.
- Guidance for antenatal/postnatal management of congenital fetal malformations and optimal delivery timing for pregnancies with Doppler abnormalities.
Qualification
MBBS
DNB (Pediatrics)
Diplomate National Board of Examinations in Medical Science (Pediatrics) (2016)
DrNB (Neonatology)
Doctorate National Board of Examinations in Medical Science (Neonatology) (2020)
MNAMS
Advanced Certification in GMA; Certification in POCUS – Point of Care Neonatal ECHO and Ultrasound
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Languages Known
- English
- Hindi
Awards and Recognition
- 2024 – Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS-ECHO/Cranial-USG)
- 2023 – Prechtl General Movement Assessment (Advanced Training)
- 2023 – Lung Ultrasound for Neonates
- 2022 – Prechtl General Movement Assessment for Early Neurological Prediction (Basic)
- 2020 – Advanced Ventilation Strategies for Neonates
- 2018 – Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Programme
- 2016 – Pediatric and Neonatal Resuscitation Programme
- Gold Medal in Pharmacology and Internal Medicine (MBBS).
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