Profile:

Dr. G. Ridhima is an experienced Neonatologist with expertise in managing extreme preterm and ELBW infants. She is actively involved in neurodevelopmental follow-up and lactation counselling.

Her key areas of interest include neonatal emergencies, POCUS (Point-of-Care Ultrasound), and academic training in neonatology. She has received several awards for her clinical and academic contributions and has published research in pediatric endocrinology.

Dr. Ridhima is a member of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) and the National Neonatology Forum (NNF)

I. Qualifications:

• MBBS (Gandhi Medical College) 2011-2017
• MD PEDIATRICS (Osmania) 2018-2021
• DrNB Neonatology (Fernandez) 2022-2025

II. Experience:

• Managed extreme preterm and ELBW infants
• Follow-up of premature infants up to 2 years 
• Worked alongside developmental Pediatricians 
• Participated in neonatal ventilation, hemodynamics, and lactation workshops

III. Areas of Interest:

• Neonatal Emergencies and NRP
• Lactation Counselling
• Neurodevelopmental Follow-up
• POCUS
• Neonatology Teaching, Training & Research

IV. Publications:

• Thyroid autoimmunity in children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - Journal of Endocrinology 

V. Awards & Honours:

• Central PEDICON (2022)- A case of congenital methemoglobinemia)
• TS NEOCON (2024) & NEOCORE (2025) -Neurodevelopment outcomes in late preterm and term infants with jaundice
• BREASTFEEDING QUIZ, TS PEDICON (2020)-Secured 1st place
• LAMBCON (2022 & 2024) -Secured 2nd Place

VI. Memberships:

• IAP MEMBERSHIP
• NNF MEMBERSHIP