Dr. Amarendra Narayan Prasad
Specialist Paediatrician
Pediatrics
MBBS, MD (Paediatrics)
About Dr. Amarendra Narayan Prasad
Dr. Amarendra Narayan Prasad is a highly experienced Specialist Paediatrician with more than two decades of dedicated service in child healthcare. His career has been shaped by extensive clinical practice, academic involvement, and work in challenging healthcare environments across different regions.
After graduating from the prestigious Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, he completed his postgraduate training in Paediatrics and further advanced his expertise through specialized training in Paediatric Intensive Care and Neonatal Intensive Care at PGIMER, Chandigarh. His experience includes 23 years of service in the Indian Armed Forces across military and field hospitals.
Known for his compassionate approach and broad clinical expertise, Dr. Prasad manages a wide range of childhood health concerns. His background in critical care, infectious diseases, and community paediatrics has earned him recognition among parents seeking the best pediatrician in Dubai for comprehensive and attentive care.
Educational Qualifications
● MBBS, Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, India
● MD (Paediatrics), Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, India
● Training in Paediatric Intensive Care, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
● Training in Neonatal Intensive Care, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
Special Interests
● General Paediatrics
● Community Paediatrics
● Tropical and infectious diseases in children
● Management of critically ill children
● Paediatric intensive care
● Mechanical ventilation in paediatric patients
● Peritoneal dialysis in children
Research / Publications
● Published approximately 50 research papers in various indexed Indian and international medical journals
● Author of the book Children in Conflict Zones – Need for Reappraisal, based on his experience working in Afghanistan
● Presented scientific papers at numerous national and international conferences
● Conducted research on the role of nasal smear cytology in the diagnosis of allergic rhinitis in children at AFMC Pune
● Served as a referee for several Indian and international paediatric journals, including American Academy of Pediatrics, Archives of Disease in Childhood, WHO Health Bulletin, Indian Pediatrics, and Indian Journal of Pediatrics
● Life Member of Indian Pediatrics
FAQs
Dr. Prasad provides care for a wide range of childhood illnesses, growth and developmental concerns, infectious diseases, and acute as well as chronic paediatric conditions.
Yes. He has received specialized training in Paediatric Intensive Care and Neonatal Intensive Care and has extensive experience managing critically ill children.
He is fluent in English and Hindi.
Yes. He has published numerous research papers, presented at scientific conferences, contributed to medical literature, and served as a reviewer for leading paediatric journals.
His extensive clinical background, critical care expertise, commitment to child health, and decades of experience caring for children in diverse healthcare settings make him a valued choice for paediatric care.