Dr. Jayasheela Kannan

Specialist Neonatology

Speciality: Neonatology

Nationality: Indian

Experience: 21 Years

Languages: English, Hindi, Tamil

NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah

Dr. Jayasheela Kannan is a highly experienced neonatologist in Sharjah, recognized as a trusted newborn health specialist whom families rely on for comprehensive and compassionate care. As a dedicated neonatologist for newborn care and a baby care specialist near Sharjah, she brings extensive clinical expertise in managing both routine and high-risk neonatal conditions. Her role as a neonatal intensive care doctor reflects her strong background in advanced NICU care, making her widely regarded by parents and peers as one of the best neonatologist in Sharjah.

Dr. Jayasheela completed her MBBS from Government Stanley Medical College, Chennai, India, in 1994, followed by an MD in Paediatrics from Irwin Hospital, MP Shah Medical College, Gujarat, India, in 2000. She further specialized by obtaining her DM in Neonatology from the Institute of Child Health, Madras Medical College, Chennai, India.

Dr. Jayasheela’s professional experience in Neonatology spans over 18 years across reputed healthcare institutions in India and the UAE. She has served as Senior Registrar in Paediatrics at Childs Trust Hospital, Chennai, and as Junior Consultant in Neonatology at the same institution. She also worked as an Assistant Professor in Paediatrics in the Neonatology Department at Sri Ramachandra Medical University, Chennai, and as a Senior Resident at the Institute of Child Health and Hospital for Children. Additionally, she held the position of Consultant Neonatologist at Sir Ivan Stedeford Hospital, Chennai, where she initiated a Child Development Center dedicated to structured follow-up care for neonates discharged from the NICU.

  • Critical care of neonates
  • Neurodevelopmental follow-up of high-risk neonates
  • Management of ELBW neonates
  • Lactation management
  • Antenatal counselling

  • Indian Academy of Paediatrics
  • National Neonatology Forum, India

She has extensive expertise in performing and supervising neonatal procedures, including advanced neonatal ventilation techniques such as HFOV and nitric oxide therapy. Dr Jayasheela is actively involved in academic activities and has presented at several CME programs, along with attending numerous national and international conferences and professional workshops.

 

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Sharjah - Hospital

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NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah

Doctors 203+

Specialities 36+

Emergency 24/7

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