Dr. Ashok Lodha is a Specialist Paediatrician with over 33 years of work experience, including 17 years in Dubai, UAE. Since December 2004 he has been serving as the Head, Department of Pediatric Medicine, Specialist Pediatrician and Specialist Neonatologist at a reputable hospital in Dubai.
Dr. Lodha has been the Director and Head, Department of Pediatrics in 30 bedded Astha Children Hospital (Alwar-NCR-New Delhi, India) between July 1993 and November 2004.
Between January 1991 and June 1993 he served as a Senior Resident at Lady Harding Medical College and Kalawati Saran Children Hospital, New Delhi.
He was also associated with the Level three NICU at Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospital (NHS) NE 1 4 LP, UK 2008.
Throughout his career he has also been a part of multiple research papers and publications.
- General paediatric and neonatal routine illnesses and developmental disorders
- Acute and chronic illness especially of respiratory, GIT, uro-genital system and allergy origins"
Awards:
- Gold Medal for highest marks in Medicine Final M.B.B.S. (1989)
- Gold Medal for best paper presentation in India Academy of Paediatrics, State Branch Conference Jodhpur, India (1998)
- Keshwabai Kushveer award by Rajasthan University for highest marks in Medicine (1985)
Research and Publications:
- Transcutaneous Bilirubinometry in New Born” Article Published in Indian Pediatrics (August, 1988).
- A comparative study of various methods of Bilirubin estimation in Neonatal Jaundice” at National Conference of I.A.P. at Agra (1989).
- Poland Syndrome with Dextrocardia” published in “Indian Paediatrics”Oct.’92.
- Physical growth and neurodevelopment abnormality in L.B.W. babies (0-1 Year)”at National Neonatology Conference, Trivandrum, February, 1992.
- Respiratory problems in High Risk Infants” A clinical study National Conference of IAP Nagpur Jan’93.
- Ectrodactly Fibular Aplasia” published in Indian Pediatrics Oct.’93.
- Cranial Ultrasound in Acute Bacterial Meningitis” in Indian Pediatrics Oct’96.
- Retinopathy of prematurely (ROP) a clinical study Paper presented in al Indian Ophthalmic Society Annual conference Feb’96.
- Book entitled “Pre Mature Baby” released on 28th Feb.’99.
- Neonatal screening for glucose-6-phosphatase dehydrogenase: Experience at private Hospital, Emirates Medical Journal (Dec 2006): 24(3): 211-214
