Dr Shivashankar Diggikar

Dr. Shivashankar Diggikar – Neonatologist & Pediatrician in Bengaluru

Dr. Shivashankar Diggikar is a Consultant Neonatologist and Pediatrician at Medicover Hospitals, Bengaluru, with more than 15 years of experience in caring for newborns, premature babies, critically ill infants, and children. He currently serves as Director of Neonatal-Perinatal Services and Head of Academics at Medicover Hospitals.

His clinical practice focuses on neonatal care, premature baby care, NICU management, high-risk newborn care, and pediatric healthcare. He has experience managing complex neonatal conditions requiring intensive monitoring, respiratory support, infection management, and specialized follow-up.

Dr. Diggikar has pursued advanced training in neonatology in India and the United Kingdom, including neonatal training at Homerton University Hospital in London. His academic qualifications include MBBS, MD, MRCPCH, FRCPCH, FRCPI, and additional qualifications in healthcare management and medical law and ethics.

His areas of professional interest include neonatal brain injury prevention, neurodevelopmental follow-up, neonatal imaging, neonatal ventilation, and care of premature and high-risk babies. He also has an active academic and research profile, with publications and involvement in neonatal education and professional organizations.