About me
With over 25 years of dedicated experience in pediatric and neonatal care, Dr. Rakeshkumar M. Patel stands as a leading figure in the field. As the Chief Neonatologist and Medical Director at Amruta Hospital, he has been instrumental in advancing neonatal care standards in the region. His expertise is further enriched by his role as a faculty member at national and state conferences, and his active participation in various pediatric and neonatal forums.
- Over 25 years in pediatric and neonatal care
- Specializes in Infant care with a focus on child nutrition and development
- Organizing Secretary for West Zone PEDICON 2022
- Joint Organizing Secretary for Gujarat State Pedicon and Neocon
Qualifications & Affiliations
Dr. Rakesh Patel holds an MBBS and an MD in Pediatrics from M.P. Shah Medical College, Jamnagar. He further specialized in Neonatology with a fellowship from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, and completed an Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in Pediatric Nutrition from Boston University, USA. He is an active member of several esteemed medical associations, including the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP), and the National Neonatology Forum (NNF). Dr. Patel has also served as the Executive Board Member of NNF Gujarat and AOP Gujarat (2018–2019, 2020–2021), and currently holds the position of President at AOP Rajkot.