Dr. Anto Ferdine Vaik

Dr. Anto Ferdine Vaik is a Specialist Neonatologist at Medeor Hospital, Dubai, with over seven years of dedicated experience managing complex neonatal cases in tertiary care settings in India. He holds both a DM (Doctor of Medicine) and DrNB (Diplomate of National Board) in Neonatology from a leading Asian medical institution. His training also includes a Postgraduate Program in Pediatric Nutrition from Boston University School of Medicine and an International Program on Preterm Nutrition certification from the European Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants.

Dr. Vaik specializes in the care of extremely premature and very low birth-weight newborns, offering both non-invasive support (such as high-flow nasal cannula and CPAP) and advanced ventilation techniques including high-frequency ventilation. He manages critically ill term newborns with conditions like asphyxia, infection, and jaundice, alongside specialized nutrition support and developmental care including pain management and kangaroo care. He is also trained in neonatal resuscitation and regularly teaches nurses and junior doctors.

Recognized for his clinical excellence and compassionate approach, Dr. Vaik received the 'Best Doctors South' award from Outlook magazine in 2024. He combines evidence-based practice with a commitment to family-centered care and is a strong advocate for antibiotic stewardship in neonatal medicine.