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Specialist Paediatrician

Dr. Farjana Ahmed

Department: Paediatrics | Full-time

Experience: Over 6 Years

Dr. Farjana Ahmed is a dedicated Paediatric Intensivist with over 6 years of clinical expertise, specialising in paediatric critical care and emergency medicine. She is highly skilled in managing life-threatening paediatric emergencies, advanced ventilatory support, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

About Doctor

Dr. Farjana Ahmed is an accomplished medical professional with extensive experience managing critically ill children in both tertiary and community hospital settings. Prior to joining Shifa Al Jazeera Hospital, she served as a Specialist in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Baby Memorial Hospital, she combines evidence-based clinical decision-making with a strong commitment to medical education and mentorship. Dr. Farjana has a proven track record of optimising patient safety through structured clinical pathways and has actively contributed to paediatric research, including studies on bedside surgical tracheostomy and neonatal seizure profiles. She is recognized for her clinical excellence, having secured top placements in regional critical care quizzes and poster presentations.

Education & Training

  • IDPCCM Fellowship (Paediatric Critical Care): Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut (2023–2024).
  • MD Paediatrics: MES Academy of Medical Sciences, Kerala (2019).
  • MBBS: Academy of Medical Sciences, Pariyaram, Kannur University (2012).
  • Certifications: Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Experience

  • Specialist – PICU: Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut (2024 – May 2026).
  • Fellow in Paediatric Critical Care: Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut (2023 – 2024).
  • Specialist Paediatrician: Sreechand Specialty Hospital, Kannur (2021 – 2023).
  • Paediatric ICU Observer: Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut (2021).
  • Specialist Paediatrician: Asha Hospital, Vadakara (2019 – 2021).
  • Specialist Paediatrician: Government Hospital, Kuttiadi (2019).

Languages Known

English, Hindi, Malayalam

Treatments

  • Paediatric Critical Care: Advanced management of sepsis, ARDS, and multi-organ dysfunction in ICU settings.
  • Emergency Interventions: Proficient in advanced resuscitation, difficult airway management, central line insertion, and bedside tracheostomy.
  • Ventilatory Support: Skilled in invasive and non-invasive paediatric ventilatory modalities.
  • Clinical Leadership: Experience in developing structured emergency protocols, implementing infection control measures, and mentoring junior medical staff.