Dr. Ramanathan Venkiteswaran
Fellowship of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (FRCPCH) July 2000 Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH) May 1998 Membership of the Royal College of Physiciansm, UK (MRCP-Paediatrics) July 1991 Doctorate in Medicine, Paediatrics (MD), India May 1981 Diploma in Child Health (DCH), India April 1979 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), India April 1977 In 1988 General Medical Council (GMC) United Kingdom recognised and accredited his training in Paediatrics and included him in their Specialist Registrar, which bestowed eligibility to work as a Consultant in the Specialty. Tutor for paediatric trainees in Milton Keynes and a Clinical Examiner for the Membership Examination of the Royal College and Child Health (MRCPCH) and Vice-Chair – MRCPCH Question Setting Board in Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, London
Consultant Medical Director in Paediatrics and Neonatology with paediatric oncology expertise
Newborn Care (Neonatology)ConsultantChildren's Health (Pediatrics)
Experience
49 years
Languages
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Location
Al Qusais, Dubai
Sees
children
- ✦Consultant Medical Director at Aster Hospitals Dubai
- ✦Lead Clinician for Children's Cancer Services at Milton Keynes Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- ✦Clinical Examiner and Vice-Chair of MRCPCH Question Setting Board, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
- ✦Over 40 years of specialist paediatric practice across three continents
About Dr. Ramanathan Venkiteswaran
Dr. Ramanathan Venkiteswaran is a Consultant Medical Director in Paediatrics and Neonatology at Aster Hospitals Dubai, bringing over 40 years of clinical experience across India, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom. He holds fellowship of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (FRCPCH) and has completed formal specialist training recognised by the UK General Medical Council. His career spans substantive paediatric posts in the UK National Health Service, specialist roles in India and Saudi Arabia, and senior leadership positions in the UAE and Scotland.
Dr. Venkiteswaran's clinical focus encompasses general paediatrics, neonatal care, and paediatric oncology (cancer in children). He has led children's cancer services and serves as a clinical examiner and tutor for paediatric trainees, contributing to the training and assessment of the next generation of specialists. His expertise extends to clinical governance, risk management, and continuous professional development in healthcare.
He is a good fit for families seeking comprehensive paediatric care, particularly those managing childhood cancers or complex neonatal conditions, as well as parents and healthcare professionals who value evidence-based practice and clinical excellence.
Special interests: paediatric oncology, clinical governance, risk management, clinical improvement.
A good choice if you…
- ✓parents of children with cancer or complex blood disorders
- ✓families seeking neonatal intensive care for newborns
- ✓healthcare professionals seeking clinical mentorship and training
