Short answer
Dhruva Hospitals has a Level III NICU, open 24 hours a day and led by neonatologist Dr. Sudarshan Reddy K (MBBS, DNB Paediatrics, IAP Fellowship in Neonatology). It cares for premature and critically ill newborns with continuous monitoring, HFNC and CPAP breathing support, ventilator support and phototherapy for jaundice.
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What our NICU provides
- Care for babies born before 37 weeks
- Continuous monitoring of oxygen level, heart rate and temperature
- High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) oxygen
- CPAP breathing support
- Ventilator support for critically ill newborns
- Phototherapy for newborn jaundice
- A neonatal and paediatric emergency team on duty 24/7
- Delivery rooms, operation theatres and the NICU in the same building
What the NICU levels mean
Hospitals describe newborn units by level. The level tells you how sick or premature a baby the unit is equipped to look after.
| Level | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Level I | Care for healthy newborns, including routine checks and feeding support |
| Level II | Special care for babies who are moderately ill or born from about 32 weeks, including short-term breathing support |
| Level III | Intensive care for very premature and critically ill babies, including continuous breathing support and ventilation |
Who looks after your baby
The NICU is led by Dr. Sudarshan Reddy K, Senior Consultant in Paediatrics and Neonatology. Dr. Sudarshan Reddy K trained in paediatrics at Apollo Hospitals, Mysore, and completed an IAP Fellowship in Neonatology at Ankura Hospital, Hyderabad.
Visiting is restricted in the NICU to protect the babies. The team will explain when parents can be with their baby.
Common questions
What level is the NICU at Dhruva Hospitals?
Level III. It provides intensive care for premature and critically ill newborns, 24 hours a day.
Who runs the NICU at Dhruva Hospitals?
Neonatologist Dr. Sudarshan Reddy K (MBBS, DNB Paediatrics, IAP Fellowship in Neonatology – Ankura Hospital, Hyderabad).
Does the NICU provide breathing support?
Yes. HFNC oxygen, CPAP and ventilator support are available.
Is the NICU in the same building as the delivery rooms?
Yes. Deliveries and newborn intensive care happen under one roof, so a baby who needs the NICU does not need to be transferred.