Name: Dr. Shivshankar Diggikar

Specialty: Pediatrician / Neonatologist

Qualification/Board Certification: MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), Fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Neonatal ICU Fellowship (UK)

Affiliation(s): Ovum Woman & Child Speciality Hospital, Banaswadi

Locations (City/State): Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Kannada

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number (if available): Not Available

About the Doctor

Dr. Shivshankar Diggikar is a highly skilled pediatrician and neonatologist with 14 years of clinical experience in child healthcare and newborn intensive care. He completed his MBBS and MD in Paediatrics from reputed Indian medical institutions and further enhanced his expertise with neonatal fellowships in India and the United Kingdom. He currently practices at Ovum Woman & Child Speciality Hospital in Bengaluru, where he provides comprehensive care for infants, children, and newborns. Dr. Diggikar is known for his expertise in neonatal intensive care and pediatric emergency management. He is accepting new patients and is dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care for children.

Key Highlights:

• 14 years of experience in pediatrics and neonatology
• Specialist in newborn and infant critical care
• International fellowship training (UK)
• Expertise in pediatric emergency care
• Accepting new patients

Education & Training

Medical School: MBBS – Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

Residency: Clinical training in pediatrics and neonatal care at leading hospitals

Fellowship/Additional Training: Fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine – Indian Academy of Pediatrics

Medical Conditions Treated

• Newborn infections and complications
• Premature birth-related conditions
• Neonatal jaundice
• Respiratory distress in infants
• Fever and viral infections in children
• Asthma and wheezing disorders
• Growth and developmental delays
• Childhood infections
• Feeding and nutrition problems
• Pediatric emergencies

Medical Procedures Performed

• Neonatal intensive care management
• Newborn resuscitation
• Pediatric emergency treatment
• Vaccination and immunization
• Growth and developmental assessments
• Management of premature infants
• Oxygen therapy for infants
• Diagnostic pediatric evaluations
• Neonatal infection management
• Critical care monitoring

Services Offered

Dr. Shivshankar Diggikar provides comprehensive pediatric and neonatal care with a focus on newborn intensive care, child health management, and preventive pediatrics. His services include routine child checkups, vaccination programs, emergency pediatric care, and advanced neonatal intensive care services for critically ill newborns. He ensures early diagnosis and effective treatment of childhood illnesses while supporting healthy growth and development.

Services Include:

• Newborn and child health checkups
• Neonatal intensive care (NICU services)
• Vaccination and immunization programs
• Treatment of infections and fevers
• Growth and developmental monitoring
• Pediatric emergency care
• Nutrition and feeding guidance
• Chronic pediatric condition management
• Parental counseling and education
• Preventive child healthcare

Accepted Insurances

Insurance acceptance depends on hospital policy. Patients are advised to contact Ovum Woman & Child Speciality Hospital for updated insurance information.

Practice Locations

Location 1: Ovum Woman & Child Speciality Hospital

• Address: 220, 7th Main Road, HRBR Layout, 1 Block, Near Om Shakti Temple, Banaswadi, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
• Phone: Contact hospital for appointments

Hospital Affiliations

• Ovum Woman & Child Speciality Hospital, Bengaluru