
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
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Al Qusais, Dubai
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children
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.
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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Medical school, India, India · 1977
Diploma in Child Health (DCH)
Certifying body, India, India · 1979
Doctorate in Medicine (MD) in Paediatrics
Medical university, India, India · 1981
Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) – Paediatrics
Royal College of Physicians, UK, United Kingdom · 1991
Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH)
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, UK, United Kingdom · 1998
Fellowship of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (FRCPCH)
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, UK, United Kingdom · 2000
Consultant Medical Director, Paediatrics & Neonatology
Aster Hospitals, United Arab Emirates
Consultant Paediatrician and Lead Clinician for Children's Cancer Services
Milton Keynes Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
Consultant Paediatrician and Honorary Clinical Lecturer
Grampian University Hospitals, United Kingdom · 2001–2006
Consultant and Head of Service
Al Qassimi Hospital Sharjah, United Arab Emirates · 1996–2001
Specialist Paediatrician
Various hospitals in India and Ministry of Health Saudi Arabia, India and Saudi Arabia · 1981–1989
Substantive accredited Paediatric training posts (junior and middle grade)
National Health Service Hospitals, United Kingdom · 1990 onwards
Aster Hospitals — Aster Hospital Qusais, Al Qusais, Dubai.
Yes — this doctor sees children.
Commonly treated: Childhood Cancers, Neonatal Complications, Pediatric Blood Disorders.
Profile compiled from Aster Hospitals's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
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