Dr. Ashok Lodha
Specialist Paediatrics & Specialist Neonatology
Pediatrics
M.B.B.S. (Gold Medalist & University Topper), M.D. (Pediatrics), DHA Licensed Specialist
About Dr. Ashok Lodha
Dr. Ashok Lodha is a highly experienced Specialist Pediatrician and Neonatologist with more than three decades of dedicated service in child healthcare. His career has included leadership roles in renowned pediatric hospitals in India and the UAE, along with experience in advanced neonatal care in the United Kingdom.
His expertise spans newborn medicine, childhood illnesses, developmental care, and adolescent health. With over 17 years of practice in Dubai and extensive experience caring for both routine and complex pediatric cases, Dr. Lodha is widely regarded among the best pediatricians in Dubai for children and newborns requiring comprehensive medical attention.
Educational Qualifications
● M.B.B.S. (Gold Medalist and University Topper)
● M.D. (Pediatrics)
● DHA Licensed Specialist Pediatrician
● DHA Licensed Specialist Neonatologist
Special Interests
● Acute and chronic illnesses in children and neonates
● Childhood asthma and allergic disorders
● Endocrinal and metabolic disorders in children
● Developmental assessment in children
● Childhood immunization
● Adolescent pediatrics
● Health education and counseling for parents
● Enhancing IQ and EQ-oriented scholastic performance in children
Research / Publications
● Transcutaneous Bilirubinometry in Newborn published in Indian Pediatrics (August 1988)
● A Comparative Study of Various Methods of Bilirubin Estimation in Neonatal Jaundice presented at the National Conference of IAP, Agra (1989)
● Poland Syndrome with Dextrocardia published in Indian Paediatrics (October 1992)
● Physical Growth and Neurodevelopment Abnormality in LBW Babies (0-1 Year) presented at the National Neonatology Conference, Trivandrum (1992)
● Respiratory Problems in High Risk Infants presented at the National Conference of IAP, Nagpur (1993)
● Ectrodactyly Fibular Aplasia published in Indian Pediatrics (October 1993)
● Cranial Ultrasound in Acute Bacterial Meningitis published in Indian Pediatrics (October 1996)
● Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP): A Clinical Study presented at the All India Ophthalmic Society Annual Conference (1996)
● Author of the book Pre Mature Baby, released in February 1999
● Neonatal Screening for Glucose-6-Phosphatase Dehydrogenase: Experience at Private Hospital published in Emirates Medical Journal (2006)
FAQs
Dr. Lodha provides care for newborns, infants, children, and adolescents, managing both common and complex pediatric health concerns.
Yes. He is a Specialist Neonatologist with extensive experience in the care of premature babies, newborn illnesses, and neonatal intensive care.
Yes. The evaluation and management of childhood asthma and allergic conditions are among his key clinical interests.
Yes. He has a special interest in developmental assessment and monitoring children's growth, learning, and overall progress.
Yes. Parent education and counseling form an important part of his practice, helping families make informed decisions about their child's health and wellbeing.