Medical Qualification:

• MBBS

• DCH

• Fellowship in Neonatology

Designation: Consultant, Paediatrics & Neonatology

Years of experience: 10 years

Areas of expertise:

• Management of critically ill and extremely premature neonates
• Neonatal intensive care and high-risk follow-up programs
• Functional 2D echocardiography in neonates
• Neonatal neurosonography
• Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) for neonatal and paediatric care

Advanced neonatal procedures including:

• Endotracheal intubation
• Surfactant therapy (LISA and INSURE techniques)
• PICC line, UAC/UVC catheterization
• Lumbar puncture and thoracostomy
• Neonatal resuscitation and stabilization
• Parental counseling and developmental support for NICU graduates
• Immunization guidance and paediatric growth monitoring

Dr. Shehla Kazi is a highly experienced and compassionate Consultant in Paediatrics and Neonatology at Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre. With over 10 years of focused clinical practice, she brings a comprehensive skill set in managing newborns and children, including critically ill and extremely premature neonates.

Her clinical acumen spans a wide range of neonatal and paediatric conditions, with a strong emphasis on early diagnosis, precision-based interventions, and holistic care. Dr. Kazi has extensive experience performing advanced and life-saving neonatal procedures such as intubations, surfactant administration (LISA and INSURE techniques), PICC line placement, UAC/UVC insertions, lumbar punctures, and thoracostomies. She is also proficient in using advanced neonatal imaging tools, including neurosonography and functional 2D echocardiography, to guide clinical decision-making at the bedside.

In addition to her expertise in intensive care, Dr. Kazi plays a pivotal role in high-risk neonatal follow-ups, ensuring comprehensive developmental surveillance and support for NICU graduates. Her approach integrates medical excellence with parental education, counseling, and emotional support to optimize both clinical outcomes and family well-being.

She is deeply committed to staying updated with the latest advances in neonatal care and incorporates evidence-based practices to continuously enhance the standard of care. Her dedication to the health and development of every child under her care reflects in her meticulous, empathetic, and family-centered approach to paediatrics and neonatology.

At Jaslok Hospital, Dr. Kazi is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to the hospital’s mission of delivering world-class paediatric and neonatal care with compassion and clinical excellence.

Publications:

• International Journal of Paediatrics

Memberships:

• Member, Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)
• Member, National Neonatology Forum (NNF)
• Member, Indian Medical Association (IMA)