- Speciality: Neonatal physician
- Designation: Senior Consultant – Neonatal physician, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi
- Education: MBBS, MRCPCh, FRCP
- Experience: 29+ years
- Hospital: Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi
About Dr. Saroja Balan
Dr. Saroja Balan is a highly experienced Neonatologist with over 29 years of expertise in newborn care and pediatrics. She is currently practicing as a Senior Consultant at Apollo Hospitals, Delhi. Her qualifications include MBBS, MRCPCh, and FRCP, and she has also worked at the prestigious John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, UK. Since 1999, Dr. Balan has been dedicated to managing complex neonatal cases, including preterm births, low birth weight babies, neonatal infections, jaundice, and respiratory complications. Her deep commitment to providing evidence-based care and her ability to communicate effectively with families has earned her a reputation for being compassionate and thorough in her approach.
She holds memberships with the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCh) and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP). Dr. Balan has received accolades such as the Novelon Trophy at KSOGA Conference and was the South Zone Champion in the National Annual Quiz by FOGSI. Her special interests include neonatal intensive care, ventilator support, and high-risk newborn follow-up. Alongside treatment, she also emphasizes parent education and long-term developmental care. Her dedication and excellence continue to make a lasting impact on the lives of countless newborns and their families.
Work Experience
- Over 29 years of experience in Pediatrics and Neonatology
- Practicing as a Consultant Neonatologist since 1999
- Worked at John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK
- Currently associated with Apollo Hospitals, Delhi as Senior Consultant – Neonatology
Specialty & Interests
- Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)
- Management of preterm and low birth weight babies
- Neonatal jaundice, infections, and respiratory issues
- High-risk newborn follow-up
- Neonatal resuscitation and ventilator support
- Parent education and counseling on newborn care
Memberships
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP)
- Member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCh)
Education & Training
- MBBS
- MRCPCh – Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, UK
- FRCP – Royal College of Physicians, UK
- Advanced clinical training in Neonatology from the UK
Honors & Awards
- Novelon Trophy – 1995 at KSOGA Conference, Mysore (Topic: Contraception)
- South Zone Champion – 1998 at National Annual Quiz (Johnson & Johnson) organized by the Federation of Obstetrics & Gynaecological Societies of India, Chennai
Treatments Offered
- Care for premature and critically ill newborns
- Treatment of neonatal infections and jaundice
- Supportive care in NICU settings
- Growth and neurodevelopmental monitoring
- Management of congenital abnormalities in newborns
- Counseling and guidance for parents of high-risk infants
