Dr. V. Praveen Rao

Consultant Pediatrician & Neonatologist

MBBS, MD (Pediatrics), DrNB (Neonatology)

17+ years Experience

Banjara Hills

Hindi, English, Telugu

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About Dr. V. Praveen Rao

Dr. Praveen Rao Vadije is a certified neonatologist with over 11 years of experience in neonatal intensive care, accredited by the Medical Council of India. He earned his MBBS from Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, followed by an MD in Pediatrics from Mamata Medical College, Khammam. Dr. Praveen is highly skilled in managing critically ill newborns, including extremely preterm infants (from 25 weeks) and those with complex congenital anomalies. His areas of expertise include both noninvasive and invasive ventilation (including High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation), surfactant therapy, inhaled nitric oxide (iNO), therapeutic hypothermia, central line placement, exchange transfusion, and peritoneal dialysis.

Dr. Praveen further advanced his specialization by completing his DrNB in Neonatology from Fernandez Hospital, Hyderabad, under the National Board of Examinations. He has actively contributed to neonatal research, with 10 published papers on topics such as NICU cost-reduction QI, lung ultrasound, MIS-N, neonatal analgesia, and NIPPV, along with 8 more in progress. As a passionate academician, he frequently serves as faculty at national conferences and workshops including IAP Neocon and TS Neocon, where he speaks on neonatal emergencies, simulation, advanced ventilation, POCUS, biostatistics, and the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).

Dr. Praveen has a strong foundation in neonatal care and is dedicated to improving outcomes for newborns. His practical skills, active involvement in research, and passion for teaching make him a reliable and respected professional in the field of neonatal care. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to his patients and their families is his everyday goal.

Field Of Expertise

Neonatal intensive care for critically ill and extremely preterm newborns
Non-invasive and invasive ventilation, including High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation (HFOV)
Surfactant therapy for respiratory distress
Inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) therapy
Therapeutic hypothermia for hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
Central line placement and vascular access procedures
Exchange transfusion for neonatal conditions
Peritoneal dialysis for neonatal renal support
Management of neonates with complex congenital anomalies
Leadership in Level III/IV NICU and neonatal critical care

Research & Publications

Authored multiple research papers on topics including NICU cost-reduction quality improvement, lung ultrasound in neonates, MIS-N (multisystem inflammatory syndrome in neonates), neonatal analgesia, NIPPV (non-invasive positive pressure ventilation).
Frequently invited as faculty/speaker at national conferences and workshops on neonatal emergencies, simulation, advanced ventilation, POCUS (point-of-care ultrasound), biostatistics, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program).

Certification & Memberships

MBBS – Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad.
MD – Pediatrics from Mamata Medical College, Khammam.
DrNB in Neonatology (from Fernandez Hospital, Hyderabad via National Board of Examinations).
Fellowship in Pediatric Emergency and Fellowship in Pediatric Intensive Care.
Training in pediatric echocardiography and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
Memberships: Member of Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) and National Neonatology Forum (NNF).