About Dr. Santhosh George

Dr. Santhosh George is a highly experienced Consultant Paediatrician and Neonatologist with over 14 years of dedicated practice in pediatric and neonatal care. A graduate of prestigious government medical institutions, he has served in top-tier tertiary care hospitals across India and the UAE. Currently, he leads the Department of Pediatrics and the Neonatal ICU at Aster Hospital, Mankhool, Dubai.

Dr. Santhosh brings exceptional expertise in neonatal intensive care, pediatric emergency management, and advanced clinical procedures, earning him recognition as one of Dubai’s leading pediatric specialists. His approach is rooted in evidence-based medicine, with a strong commitment to delivering holistic, compassionate care to newborns, infants, and children.

Dr. George is actively involved in pediatric and neonatology research, with multiple publications in reputed journals.

• MRCPCH—Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, UK (2013)
• DNB (Pediatrics)—National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, India (2010)
• Diploma in Child Health (DCH)—Government Medical College, Calicut, India (2008)
• MBBS—Mysore Medical College, Mysore, India (2004)

• Consultant Pediatrician & Specialist Neonatologist – Aster Hospital, Mankhool, Dubai, UAE (Dec 2014 – Present)
• Consultant Pediatrician & In-Charge of Neonatal Unit – Santhi Hospital, Calicut, Kerala, India (2010–2014)
• Senior Resident—Malabar Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital, Calicut, Kerala India (2008–2010)
• Junior Resident—Institute of Maternal and Child Health, Calicut Medical College, Kerala, India (2006–2008)

Paediatric & Neonatal Emergency Care—Expertise in PALS, NALS, and NRP guidelines
Neonatal Intensive Care—Specialized in managing sick and premature neonates
High-Risk Neonatal Follow-Up—Post-discharge care for preterm and critically ill infants
Comprehensive Paediatric Care—Diagnosis & treatment of common and complex childhood illnesses
Immunization Services—Complete vaccination schedules for newborns and children
Developmental & Growth Assessment—Nutritional guidance and monitoring milestones
Paediatric Allergy & Asthma Management—Expertise in immunological disorders
Advanced Pediatric & Neonatal Procedures:

• Neonatal ventilation & surfactant therapy
• Therapeutic hypothermia & inhaled nitric oxide therapy
• Umbilical vessel catheterization, PICC line & central venous catheterization
• Intercostal drain insertion & neonatal echocardiography
• Paediatric emergency procedures: lumbar puncture, bone marrow aspiration, pleural tap
• Antenatal counseling & cranial ultrasound

• Online medical opinion before travel
• Visa invitation letter support
• Airport pickup & accommodation assistance
• Dedicated international patient coordinator
• Post-surgery follow-up after return

Patients from over 25+ countries have trusted Dr. Santhosh George for advanced medical treatment in India.