Dr. Nilesh Balwant Gourshettiwar

Dr. Nilesh Balwant Gourshettiwar is a pediatrician with 9 years of experience, specializing in neonatal critical care. He practices at Corniche Hospital in Abu Dhabi and brings expertise in managing the most vulnerable patients—newborns requiring intensive support.

Dr. Gourshettiwar's clinical focus centers on critical care procedures and techniques essential for sick newborns. He is proficient in mechanical ventilation (including high-frequency and noninvasive ventilation), intensive care monitoring, surfactant administration (a key treatment for breathing difficulties in premature babies), and exchange transfusions (used to treat severe jaundice and other blood conditions). He also demonstrates strong commitment to antibiotic stewardship—using medications responsibly to prevent resistance.

He has a particular interest in neonatal transport via air ambulance, reflecting his engagement with the wider ecosystem of neonatal care. Dr. Gourshettiwar is well-suited to families with newborns requiring specialized intensive care, especially those needing advanced respiratory support or complex procedures.