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Dr. K. Govindarajulu

Neonatology

Dr. K. Govindarajulu
Neonatology
Qualification
MBBS,MD,DM
Speciality
Consultant Neonatologist
Available time
Speciality
9:00 AM TO 1:00 PM
Speciality
4:00 PM TO 6:00 PM
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Overview

Dr. K. Govindarajulu is a dedicated and highly skilled Consultant Neonatologist with extensive training and experience in the care of premature, critically ill, and high-risk newborns. With advanced expertise in neonatal intensive care, he is committed to improving neonatal outcomes through evidence-based medicine, innovative treatment strategies, and family-centered care.

Having completed his DM in Neonatology from the prestigious Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, Dr. Govindarajulu has developed strong clinical expertise in managing complex neonatal conditions, including extreme prematurity, neonatal sepsis, respiratory distress, and neonatal emergencies.

Education

DM – Neonatology

JIPMER, Puducherry | June 2019 – June 2022

MD – Pediatrics

M.R. Medical College, Gulbarga | July 2011 – June 2014

MBBS

S.V. Medical College, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh | August 2001 – September 2007

Work History

Consultant Neonatologist

Anu My Baby Hospitals, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh – 2026

PKDIMS, Ottapalam, Kerala | March 2024 – July 2025

Sreechand Speciality Hospital, Kannur, Kerala | May 2023 – February 2024

Nori Multi Speciality Hospital, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh | June 2022 – April 2023

Senior Resident – Department of Neonatology

JIPMER, Puducherry | January 2019 – June 2022

Assistant Professor – Department of Pediatrics

RVS Institute of Medical Sciences, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh | September 2016 – October 2017

Assistant Professor – Department of Pediatrics

FIMS, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh | June 2015 – August 2016

Senior Resident – Department of Pediatrics

S.V. Medical College, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh | October 2014 – June 2015

Research Experience

“Prevalence of Specific Learning Disabilities among Primary School Children in Gulbarga City, Karnataka, India”

Roopa B. Mangshetty, Govindarajulu K., Shrikant S.W.

Published in:
Pediatrics Education and Research
Volume 2, Issue 2, April–August 2014, Pages 67–74.

Book Chapters

Neonatal Acute Liver Failure

NICU Protocols of JIPMER

Neonatal Anemia

NICU Protocols of JIPMER
Editors: B. Vishnubhat, Nishad Plakk

Current research interests:

Quality Improvement initiatives to improve neonatal outcomes in resource-limited settings.

Areas of Expertise
  • Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)
  • Care of Premature and Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants
  • Neonatal Resuscitation
  • Neonatal Sepsis Management
  • Respiratory Support and Ventilation Management
  • High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation (HFOV)
  • Non-Invasive Ventilation and Nasal CPAP
  • Therapeutic Hypothermia
  • Neonatal Nutrition and Growth Monitoring
  • Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
  • Neonatal Emergency and Critical Care
  • Family-Centered Neonatal Care
  • Quality Improvement in Neonatal Services

Technical & Procedural Skills

  • Neonatal Resuscitation
  • Conventional Mechanical Ventilation
  • High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation (HFOV)
  • Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
  • Umbilical Venous Catheterization (UVC)
  • Umbilical Arterial Catheterization (UAC)
  • Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Placement
  • Central Venous Access Procedures
  • Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
  • Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring
  • Lumbar Puncture
  • Surfactant Administration
  • Exchange Transfusion
  • Therapeutic Hypothermia

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St. John’s Hospital, Kattappana, received the Best Healthcare Award from Mangalam Daily on 14/05/2023 for its meritorious services rendered to the high-range community.

The hospital has implemented robust infection-control practices throughout the organization, earning the Safe-I certification from the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals (NABH).

🔹John’s College of Nursing in Kattappana, associated with the hospital, received the Academic Excellence Award from Green World International & Rotary International, highlighting its dedication to nursing education.

🔹Received “Healthcare Excellence Award” from Mangalam Daily

🔹Received Exallance award from Shri. Roshi Augustine ( Hon. Water resource minister, Kerala State)

Award from Lions International district 319 for Cataract eradication Project

Br. Baiju Valuparampil OH

Director

Br. Baiju Valuparampil OH is a dedicated religious brother and visionary healthcare leader, currently serving as the Director of St. John’s Hospital in Kattappana, India. Affiliated with the Congregation of the Brothers of St. John of God, Br. Baiju has devoted his life to the service of the sick and marginalized, transforming St. John’s Hospital into a center of excellence in healthcare.

Born in Nedumkandam, Kerala, he joined the congregation at the age of 15, inspired by their mission to provide holistic care to the needy. After completing his religious formation and education, he specialized in nursing services and hospital management, which equipped him for leadership roles within the congregation.

Since 2014, as the Director of St. John’s Hospital, Br. Baiju has led the institution through significant expansions and modernization, including the construction of a state-of-the-art cardiology block and the implementation of advanced patient care protocols. Under his leadership, the hospital has not only enhanced its medical facilities but also expanded its social outreach initiatives, such as free health camps, mobile medical units, mental health programs, and housing projects for the poor.

Recognized for his transformative leadership, Br. Baiju has overseen the hospital’s receipt of several awards for excellence in patient care, nursing standards, and community service.

His career includes roles such as Provincial Councillor, Assistant Director of St. John of God Special School in Velloor, and Administrator of St. John’s Hospital. Br. Baiju’s enduring commitment to compassionate care, social responsibility, and innovation continues to guide St. John’s Hospital in its mission to serve the community with excellence.

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