Dr. Kalpana Loganathan

Work Experience

• Specialist Pediatrician at Aster Clinic, Muwaileh, Sharjah
• September 2023 – Current
• Consultant Pediatrician/Professor at Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute Of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry
• Treated and managed approximately 900-1,000 inpatients per year, ensuring accurate diagnosis and effective treatment plans.
• Attended to the medical needs of approximately 3,000 outpatient cases annually, including routine check-ups, vaccinations, and illness management.
• Provided newborn care to approximately 480 newborns per year, ensuring optimal health and development during crucial early stages of life.
• Attended approximately 250-300 deliveries per year.
• Educated and guided 480 mothers annually on newborn care practices, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their child’s well-being.
• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care and support to pediatric patients and their families.
• Maintained accurate and detailed medical records, ensuring efficient communication and continuity of care.
• Established a lactation failure management clinic.
• August 2020 – June 2023
• Part-Time Pediatric Consultant** (Self), Arakonam
• Treated and provided medical care for an average of 12,000-14,000 pediatric outpatients per year.
• Administered vaccinations and immunizations to approximately 1,200-1,500 children per year over a span of 17 years.
• Ensured compliance with immunization schedules, and identified, and addressed any contraindications or concerns.
• Educated parents and guardians about the importance of immunizations and addressed their questions or concerns.
• Developed and implemented strategies to promote adolescent immunization and raise awareness about preventive care.
• November 2006 – Current
• Consultant Pediatrician/Professor at Meenakshi Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Kanchipuram
• Managed and provided medical care for approximately 5,000-5,500 pediatric outpatients and 850-900 inpatients annually.
• Diagnosed and treated various illnesses and conditions in pediatric patients, ensuring appropriate follow-up care.
• Oversaw care of 720-750 pediatric inpatients annually.
•  Provided newborn care to 700-750 newborn babies.
• Managed care of 250-270 intramural and extramural newborns.
• Created awareness on the importance of exclusive breastfeeding and newborn care to 700-750 newborn family members annually.
• Conducted educational sessions and provided guidance on proper breastfeeding techniques and newborn care practices.
• Delivered lectures and facilitated clinical case discussions to approximately 150 students annually.
• December 2016 – February 2019
• General Pediatrician/Associate Professor at Meenakshi Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Kanchipuram
• Managed and provided medical care for approximately 5,000-5,500 pediatric outpatients and 850-900 inpatients annually.
• Diagnosed and treated various illnesses and conditions in pediatric patients, ensuring appropriate follow-up.
• Provided specialized nursery care to 700-750 newborn infants, offering comprehensive medical support.
• Managed care of 250-270 intramural and extramural newborns requiring NICU care.
• lectures and facilitated clinical case discussions to approximately 150 students annually.

Education

• MD: Pediatrics at Pondicherry Institute Of Medical Science PIMS Hospital, PondicherryMay 2004 – January 2005
• M.B.B.S  at Madras Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu  – April 2001 – March 2004
• M.B.B.S at Madras Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu  August 1994 -December 1998

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – January 2023
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – February 2023
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – February 2023

Languages

• TAMIL
• ENGLISH