Dr. Shaik Mohammad Shafijan MBBS, MD Paediatrics, MRCPCH is the Senior Consultant in the Department of Neonatology. He handles subjects in Superspeciality - DM. Neonatology, Postgraduate- MD. PEDIATRICS; Undergraduate – MBBS. His contact Extension number is Ext. 7025. His Contact Number is 9884615733.

  He is a member of the Hospital Mortality & Morbidity committee and the Patient Safety committee at SRIHER. He plays a crucial roles in ensuring the quality of care and patient outcomes within the hospital setting. Some additional capabilities and responsibilities he has in these roles include Monitoring and Reviewing Cases, Analyzing Trends, Implementing Quality Improvement Initiatives, Promoting Patient Safety, Collaboration and Communication, Educational Initiatives & Polices Development. Overall, his involvement in these committees signifies a commitment to improving patient care outcomes and ensuring a safe environment for both patients and healthcare providers at SRIHER.

Dr. Shaik Mohammad Shafijan has an impressive and extensive background in Pediatrics and Neonatology. He has a vast Professional experience. Currently he is the Senior Consultant & Associate Professor in Neonatology with over 25 years of clinical experience in Pediatrics. His teaching experience is immense over 22 years.  He is the UG Registrar, Neonatology, SRU. In his Teaching experience spanning 22 years, mentored trainees in  MD Pediatrics and DM Neonatology trainees

Research & publications: He has various Chapters Authored including IMNCI guidelines - identification and risk stratification in a sick neonate; Social Neonatology – Textbook for Postgraduates. Moreover he has authored more than 10 publications in reputed journals

Project: Targeted Oxygenation in the Respiratory care of Premature Infants at Delivery: Effects on Outcome (TORPIDO 30/60). Project Description: The TORPIDO 30/60 Study is a multicentric trial aiming to enroll 1470 premature infants up to 28+6 weeks gestation across multiple continents including Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the Middle-East, Europe, North America, and Latin America. The primary hypothesis of the study is that adjusting initial respiratory care in the delivery room can improve survival without major brain injury. Specifically, it compares two approaches: Initial FiO2 0.6 versus Initial FiO2 0.3. The study then targets oxygen saturation (SpO2) within NRP guidelines at 5 and 10 minutes post-birth and continues this approach until admission to the NICU.

He has conducted significant research projects including: Comparative study on temperature monitoring methods in neonates; Pilot RCT on antibiotic therapy duration in neonatal septicemia using molecular methods. 

Awards & Recognitions: He has received Certificate of Appreciation for distinguished efforts in Children’s Hospital Quality Improvement Projects. He has done invaluable contribution as a committee member in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nursing Program

Community engagement; He has active involvement in community programs, CMEs, conferences, and public speaking activities

Memberships: He is Life member, Indian Academy of Pediatrics, India & Member, Saudi Neonatal Society, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Student guidance : He has been mentoring students of  UG , MD Pediatrics, and DM Neonatology trainees.

He has  extensive clinical experience, teaching prowess, research contributions, and community engagement. He has expertise and commitment in the field of Pediatrics and Neonatology. 

Fellowships / Memberships:

1. Life member for the Indian Academy of Pediatrics, India. 

2. Member of Saudi neonatal Society. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Publications:

1. Continuous Temperature monitoring using Bluetooth enabled thermometer in Neonates ,Indian pediatrics  Oct 2018

2. Spectrum of magnetic resonance imaging abnormalities in neonatal seizures in a tertiary care hospital in India,  Indian Journal of contemporary Pediatircs , Oct-Dec 2016

3. Screening based on incidence of severe retinopathy of prematurity in a tertiary care center in India  - are Indian infants different? Indian Journal of contemporary Pediatircs , July-Sep 2016

4. Post natal predictors for outcome in congenital diaphragmatic hernia: A single center retrospective cohort study from India. Indian Journal of Child Health, Sep 2016

5. Gastrointestinal tract infections in the immunocompromised – A case Series, Journal of Indian chapter, Royal college of Physicians of Ireland, June 2015

Academic:

1. Involved in teaching the trainees- DM post graduates, Neonatology Fellows, MD Post graduate (Pediatric and OBG) students and MBBS students, MSc Nursing students and students coming for training from other departments and outside hospitals.

2. Guide to UG, PG medical students and Neonatal fellowship trainees.

3. Research Advisory Committee (RAC) Member to Ph.D. Registration No:U03N190657 Study Topic: Effectiveness of Selected Interventions on Developmentally Supportive Care and Quality Improvement among Mothers and Preterm Neonates

4. Examiner for undergraduates.

5. Trainer for several Advance NRP and BNCRP Courses in Tamilnadu.

6. Presented a poster in TN DIGINEOCON on “A comparative study of transcutaneous bilirubinometer (TCB) versus total serum bilirubin (TSB) measurements in term and preterm neonates in a tertiary care center “ on 11th Octobeer 2020.

7. Presented several lectures and posters at Various CME programs, state and national level conferences both India and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Awards and Honours:

1. Awarded Certificate of Appreciation for the distinguished effort and participation in Children’s hospital QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS on 10th November 2010 at King Fahad Medical City.

2. Awarded Certificate of Appreciation for the invaluable participation as a distinguished committee member of NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT NURSING PROGRAM.

Consultation days:

Monday to Thursday

Consultation Time:

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Scope Clinic

For Appointment, Call:

044 - 45928500 EXT: 7026