Dr. Tusharkanti Sahoo
Experience: | 5 years |
Education: | Sambalpur University |
Academic degree: | MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) |
Area of specialization: | I am working in paediatrics since like 5 yrs now, and honestly it’s a field that keeps surprising me in the best (and sometimes most exhausting) ways. My day usually goes from handling fevers, infections, nutritional issues to decoding vague symptoms that kids can’t always describe clearly. You kinda learn to read between the lines. I started focusing more on neonates around 2 years ago, and that just added a whole different layer—like managing tiny babies with underdeveloped systems isn’t the same as older kids, not at all. You really need to stay alert, every small sign counts.
Whether it’s helping a newborn with feeding issues, monitoring a preemie in NICU, or figuring out respiratory problems in a toddler who won’t stop crying, it’s all part of my zone now. There's a lot of routine checkups too, which aren’t always that “routine” if you know what I mean—early signs of delays or something unusual pop up all the time if you’re paying attention.
I try to keep it practical and honest while explaing things to parents, 'cause medical talk can get too much too fast. My goal is to just make sure the kid gets better, and the parents leave with some clarity not just more questions?? Even when cases get messy or uncertain, I kinda stick to the basics—observe, assess, act. Pediatric care isn't only about illness, it's about growth, behavior, prevention—all rolled into one. |
Achievements: | I am a paediatrician right now, but started off by completing MBBS from VIMSAR, Burla in 2021—those were longgg days honestly. Then in 2023, I joined NBE-DCH in Paediatrics, kinda felt like the natural next step?? Cleared the board exam (finallyy) and now I’m working in this field I actually always wanted to be in. Each step felt super intense, but that’s also what made it worth it. Not flashy stuff, but real effort. And ya, still learning something new every other week... |
I am a working paediatrician based out of Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar, where i deal with a whole range of kid-related medical things—from cranky toddlers with fevers to pretty delicate neonatal cases that honestly keep you on your toes most days. I’m trained to handle both general paediatrics and neonatal care, which means i get to see everything from common infections to the kind of newborn issues that need quick, precise thinking (and sometimes a good deal of patience too tbh). Most of my day usually goes into evaluating symptoms, reading through confusing case files, and working closely with worried parents (understandable) to break down what’s going on and what’s next. I kinda believe that communication makes up like 50% of paediatrics. It’s not just about the child—it’s about making the family feel like they’re not drowning in jargon and fear. I’ve worked with premature babies, managed respiratory distress, nutrition-related deficiencies, acute diarrhoeal diseases, immunization gaps—some of which come with very different layers depending on age and background. And yeah, managing chronic things like asthma in kids or follow-up care in low birth weight newborns is also part of what i do. Honestly you gotta be prepared for everything. Sometimes the cases are straight, sometimes they’re messier than you'd think, but that’s what makes it interesting (also a bit stressful? but that’s medicine right). My focus is always on early diagnosis and proper care because trust me when I say, catching things early in kids really changes everything. I work alongside a good team at Capital, but i also try to stay updated on protocols n current practices—gotta be honest, pediatrics evolves fast esp with newer studies in nutrition and growth development. I try to keep the approach as evidence-based as I can, though at times intuition does sneak in too (especially with babies who can’t talk). Anyway, if you’re looking for someone to help you navigate your child’s health—whether it’s something small or something that’s been bugging you for months—I’d be glad to help however I can.
