
MRCPCH - UK, MD (Pediatrics), MBBS
Consultant pediatrician with 22 years' experience in newborn, child and emergency care
Experience
22 years
Languages
English, Hindi, Kannada
Location
Abu Dhabi
Sees
children
Dr. Prasanna Shetty is a Consultant Pediatrician with over 22 years of clinical experience, including more than a decade practicing in the UAE. He trained in pediatrics at VIMS, Bellary, and has worked across government and private hospitals in India and the Gulf region. His expertise spans general pediatrics, neonatology, and pediatric emergencies, with a focus on evidence-based, family-centered care.
Dr. Shetty provides comprehensive care for newborns, infants, and children, managing everything from routine growth and developmental checks to acute illnesses and chronic conditions. His practice emphasizes preventive care, immunization, health promotion, and early screening for developmental delays. He is experienced in pediatric emergency stabilization, treating common childhood infections and allergies, and coordinating complex cases with specialist teams. He holds additional certifications in pediatric resuscitation (PALS, NRP, and BLS).
Dr. Shetty is a member of several professional bodies including the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health (UK) and the Indian Academy of Pediatrics. He is committed to continuous professional development and has published peer-reviewed research on neonatal conditions and pediatric health outcomes.
Special interests: family-centered care, evidence-based pediatrics, neonatal care, pediatric resuscitation.
Extracted from the doctor's hospital profile — patient-friendly terms
MD (Pediatrics)
VIMS, Bellary, India · 2006
MBBS
VIMS, Bellary, India · 2003
Consultant Pediatrician
Burjeel Day Surgery Center, United Arab Emirates · 2024–present
Specialist Pediatrician
Burjeel Day Surgery Center, United Arab Emirates · 2022–2024
Specialist Pediatrician
NMC Specialty Hospital, United Arab Emirates · 2013–2022
Consultant Pediatrician
Vaatsalya Hospital, Hubli, India · 2007–2013
Registrar (PICU/NICU)
Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, India · 2006–2007
2 publications listed on their hospital profile.
Consultations are available in English, Hindi, Kannada.
LLH Hospital — Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi.
Yes — this doctor sees children.
Commonly treated: Acute Childhood Illnesses, Allergies, Chronic Pediatric Conditions, Common Childhood Infections, Developmental Delays, Neonatal Conditions.
Profile compiled from LLH Hospital's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
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