Dr. Ashok T P
Experience: | 48 years |
Education: | Madras Medical College |
Academic degree: | MD (Doctor of Medicine) |
Area of specialization: | I am a Paediatrician and also a Neonatologist—guess both came together naturally over the years. I’ve always felt drawn to newborn care, esp those fragile early hours of life where the tiniest change makes a big differnce. I trained specifically in neonatal ventilation, and I mean the real hands-on work—managing babies on ventilators, troubleshooting complex cases in NICU, knowing when to wait and when to act fast. That kind of stuff doesn't leave room for guesswork... or ego.
Sometimes things are unpredictable, like a full-term baby suddenly crashing, or a preemie doing better than expected—I've seen both. I try to stay calm, stick to the basics first, then go deeper if needed. Honestly, you learn something new almost every week. I don’t claim to know everything, but I trust the process, trust the instincts that get shaped over decades. Paediatric care isn’t always about medicine either—parents need support, they’re scared, tired, and not sleeping at all sometimes.. I keep that in mind, always. |
Achievements: | I am a life member of the Indian Academy of Paediatrics—joined years ago, can't recall exact date now but it's been long part of my journey. During my time working abroad, mostly in Oman, I ended up collecting a *lot* of certificates and awards. Not the flashy kind maybe, but they meant something real. Some for clinical excellence, others for training programs or service contributions. Didn’t keep track of every one honestly.. they just piled up over time but each one kinda tells its own story. |
I am a paediatrician with... wow, I guess it’s been over 40 years now, and sometimes even I can't believe it's been that long. Started my journey way back at Children’s Hospital in Egmore, Chennai – that place shaped a lot of who I am today in medicine. I learned a ton just by being there. Fast-paced, emotionally intense, and deeply rewarding work. Those early years gave me a strong foundation in both inpatient and outpatient paediatrics, handling everything from routine checkups to very complicated neonatal and pediatric cases. Then for more than 25 years, I worked with the Ministry of Health in the Sultanate of Oman as a Specialist Paediatrician. That was a different world altogether—different challenges, new systems, but same goal: taking care of children with care and consistency. It was really fulfilling, being able to serve diverse communities, adapting to local health concerns and resource settings. Some days were tough, sure, especially when you see preventable illnesses or delayed diagnoses, but every case taught me something. Even now I keep thinking back to specific children... some of them stick with you. My approach isn’t rushed—I like to take the time to really listen. You miss things if you don't slow down. I always tried to reassure the parents too, because if they’re anxious or confused, it affects everything. I won’t say I have the answer to *every* rare condition, but I do know how to dig deep, think critically, and not brush anything off just cause it's “probably nothing.” Looking back, what stands out most to me is not the number of years (though yes, they are a lot!), but the trust families have placed in me again and again. That means more than anything. Even now, I still believe paediatrics isn't just about treating illness – it’s about seeing the child as a whole person, not just a set of symptoms, and remembering that every small improvement really matters. Mistakes? Sure, they've happened (I think all honest doctors will admit that). But I’ve always owned them, learned from them, and worked harder the next time. You keep growing. You have to.
