Dr. Anto Ferdine Vaik Specialist Neonatology
Years of Experience : 7
Nationality : India
Languages Known : English, Tamil, Malayalam
Education & Training: MBBS, MD Pediatrics, DM Neonatology, DrNB Neonatology
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Dr. Anto Ferdine Vaik is a highly qualified Specialist Neonatologist at Medeor Hospital, Dubai, with over seven years of dedicated experience in managing complex neonatal cases across tertiary care centers in India. He holds both a DM and DrNB in Neonatology from one of Asia’s most esteemed medical institutions. Dr. Anto completed his MBBS in 2012, followed by an MD in Pediatrics in 2016, where he was awarded a gold medal from a prestigious central institute in India. His pursuit of excellence led him to earn a Postgraduate Program in Pediatric Nutrition (PGPN) from the Boston University School of Medicine, USA. He has also earned Certification in the International Program on Preterm Nutrition (IPPN) from the European Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants (EFONI).
As an active contributor to medical education, Dr. Anto is certified under the IAP-NNF Neonatal Resuscitation Program and regularly serves as faculty for training programs for nurses and junior doctors. In recognition of his clinical excellence and compassionate care, he was honored with the ‘Best Doctors South’ award by *Outlook* magazine in 2024. Dr. Anto combines advanced clinical expertise with a strong academic foundation to deliver high-quality neonatal care, ensuring the best outcomes for newborns and their families.
Research & Publications
- Posterior Urethral Valve in Twins - A Case Report
- Prevalence of premenstrual syndrome, coping behaviors and related quality of life among female medical/dental undergraduate students of RIMS, Imphal
- Evaluation of Mid-Arm Circumference in Estimating Low Birth Weight babies
Expertise
- Antenatal High-Risk Counseling and Delivery Planning
- Extreme Preterm, Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW), and Extremely Low Birth Weight (ELBW) Newborn Care
- Non-invasive Ventilation: HHHFNC, CPAP, NIPPV, and NHFOV
- Invasive Ventilation: Volume-Targeted and Pressure-Controlled Modes with High-Frequency Ventilation
- Developmentally Supportive Care: Pain Management and Kangaroo Care
- Sick Term Newborn Care: Perinatal Asphyxia, Sepsis, Hyperbilirubinemia, Meconium Aspiration Syndrome, Etc
- Neonatal Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition
- Well-Baby Monitoring and Care
- Common Outpatient Issues: Rash, Colic, Feeding Counseling
- Antibiotic Stewardship and Evidence-Based Care
- High-Risk Newborn Follow-up and Neurological Assessment
- Healthcare Professional Training for Nurses and Doctors
Membership
- Member of National Neonatology Forum, India
- Member of Indian Academy of Pediatrics
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