- Speciality: Paediatrics
- Designation: Currently working as Director – Paediatrics, Max Hospital, Gurugram
- Education: MBBS
- MS
- Experience: 30+ years
- Hospital: Max Hospital, Gurgaon
About Dr. Ajay Karkra
Dr. Ajay Karkra is a senior pediatrician and neonatologist with more than 30 years of experience in child healthcare and newborn intensive care. He is currently working as Director – Paediatrics at Max Healthcare. Over the years, he has built strong expertise in managing complex neonatal and pediatric cases. Moreover, he is widely known for handling high-risk newborns with advanced clinical care and precision.
In addition, he has served as a Neonatal Pediatric Consultant at Max Healthcare for several years. He has extensive experience in treating critical newborn conditions and pediatric disorders. Furthermore, he has successfully managed extremely low birth weight infants, including a rare survival case of a 660-gram baby. Therefore, he is highly respected in the field of neonatology. His approach focuses on accurate diagnosis, timely intervention, and compassionate treatment. As a result, he consistently delivers improved outcomes in child healthcare.
Work Experience
● Director – Paediatrics, Max Healthcare
● Neonatologist – 17+ years experience in neonatal care
● Neonatal Pediatric Consultant – Max Healthcare (6 years)
● Experience in managing critical newborn and pediatric cases
● Expertise in neonatal intensive care and emergency pediatrics
Specialty & Interests
● Newborn Care and Neonatal Intensive Care
● Pediatric Infectious Diseases
● Child Growth and Development
● Childhood Vaccination and Immunization
● Respiratory Disorders in Children
● Pediatric Asthma Management
● Neonatal Jaundice Treatment
● Developmental Disorders in Children
● Pediatric Emergency Care
● Adolescent Health Management
Memberships
● Indian Medical Association (IMA)
● Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP)
Education & Training
● MS – Dr. S.N. Medical College, Jodhpur
● MBBS – S.P. Medical College, Bikaner
Honors & Awards
● Saved the youngest survivor baby weighing 660 grams
● Appreciation Certificate – Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
● Best Pediatric Cardiology Unit Award – IAP PEDICON 2011
● Recognized for excellence in neonatal intensive care
