Dr. Purna Chandra Guggilum(11 Yrs+ Exp) | Medicover Hospitals | Best Pediatrician & Neonatologist in Financial District NanakramGuda Kokapet Hyderabad

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Medicover Hospital, Myscape Rd, Beside The District Building, Financial District, Nanakramguda

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Dr. Purna Chandra Guggilum is a Consultant Paediatrician and Neonatologist with over 11 years of experience in child healthcare and neonatal intensive care. He completed his MD in Pediatrics from PGIMER, Chandigarh, and earned a DM in Neonatology from AIIMS, New Delhi, securing All India First Rank.

He has successfully treated extremely premature babies born as early as 24 weeks of pregnancy and weighing just 480 grams.

At Medicover Hospitals in the Financial District, Hyderabad, he provides advanced care for newborns, infants, and children. His treatment approach combines medical expertise with compassion to help every child receive the best possible care.

Expertise & Treatments

Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)

Dr. Purna Chandra Guggilum provides advanced Level III Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) for critically ill newborns and premature babies. He specializes in managing complex neonatal conditions using evidence-based treatment and modern NICU practices. Families from Financial District, Nanakramguda, Kokapet, Gachibowli, Narsingi, Khajaguda, Puppalguda, Raidurg, Neopolis, and Wipro Circle trust him for specialized neonatal care.

Treatments & Services

Level III Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)
High-Risk Neonatal Care
Neonatal Ventilation & Respiratory Support
Neonatal Resuscitation
Neonatal Infection Management
Neonatal Jaundice Treatment

Preterm & Low Birth Weight Baby Care

With extensive experience in caring for babies born as early as 24 weeks of gestation, Dr. Purna offers comprehensive treatment for premature and very low birth weight infants. His care focuses on improving survival, promoting healthy growth, and supporting long-term development. Parents from Tellapur, Gopanpally, Gowlidoddy, Kollur, Osman Nagar, Gandipet, Kismatpur, Bandlaguda Jagir, and ORR Exit 1 (Financial District) frequently seek his expertise.

Treatments & Services

Preterm Baby Care
Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW) Baby Management
Premature Infant Nutrition
Newborn Screening & Follow-up

General Pediatrics

Dr. Purna provides comprehensive pediatric care for newborns, infants, children, and adolescents. He diagnoses and treats common childhood illnesses while focusing on preventive healthcare and overall child wellness. Patients from Kondapur, Hitech City, Madhapur, Manikonda, Nallagandla, Serilingampally, Lingampally, Jubilee Hills, Shaikpet, and Alkapur Township regularly consult him for expert pediatric care.

Treatments & Services

General Pediatric Consultation
Childhood Fever & Infection Management
Vaccination & Immunization

Child Growth & Development

Monitoring healthy growth during childhood is an essential part of Dr. Purna's practice. He evaluates developmental milestones, nutrition, and overall physical development to identify concerns early and provide timely intervention.

Treatments & Services

Growth & Development Assessment
Developmental Milestone Evaluation
Nutritional Counselling

Parent Education & Support

Dr. Purna believes that informed parents play a vital role in a child's recovery and development. He offers personalized guidance on newborn care, breastfeeding, nutrition, and caring for premature or high-risk babies, ensuring families feel confident throughout their child's healthcare journey.

Treatments & Services

Breastfeeding Support
Parent Counselling for High-Risk Babies

Dr. Purna Chandra Guggilum specializes in neonatal intensive care, high-risk newborn care, and general paediatrics. He works in the Level III NICU at Medicover Hospitals in the Financial District, where he treats premature babies, critically ill newborns, and children with various health conditions.

His expertise includes neonatal ventilation, newborn resuscitation, nutritional support, growth monitoring, and developmental follow-up.

He also offers vaccination guidance and preventive child healthcare. Fluent in Telugu, Hindi, English, and Punjabi, he explains medical conditions clearly and supports parents throughout their child's treatment journey. His patient-focused approach, strong academic background, and extensive NICU experience have earned him the trust of families seeking expert paediatric and neonatal care.

Past Experience

Ex Consultant Neonatologist & Pediatrician
Cloudnine Hospital, Hitech City, Hyderabad (2024–2026)
Ex Consultant Neonatologist & Pediatrician
KIMS Cuddles Hospital, Secunderabad (2023–2024)
Ex DM Resident – Neonatology
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi (2020–2023)
Ex Assistant Professor – Department of Pediatrics
GEMS Hospital, Srikakulam (2019–2020)
Ex Senior Resident – Department of Pediatrics
KIMS Hospital, Amalapuram (2018–2019)
Ex Junior Resident – Department of Pediatrics (2015–2017)

Academic & Training Contributions

DM Super-speciality in Neonatology from AIIMS, New Delhi.
Secured All India First Rank in DM Neonatology entrance.
MD Pediatrics from PGIMER, Chandigarh.
Extensive training in Level III Neonatal Intensive Care.
Experienced in neonatal ventilation, neonatal resuscitation, and advanced respiratory support.
Special interest in preterm nutrition, neonatal growth, developmental follow-up, and evidence-based neonatal care.
Active participant in neonatal academic research and national pediatric conferences.

Awards & Achievements

All India First Rank in DM Neonatology Entrance Examination.
Dr. Rekha Udani Best Paper Award – IAP Neocon 2022.
Successfully managed extremely premature newborns weighing as little as 480 grams.
More than a decade of experience in advanced neonatal intensive care.

Memberships

National Neonatology Forum (NNF)
Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP)

1. Chandra P, Sundaram V, Kumar P. Oxygen saturation centiles in healthy preterm neonates in the first 10 minutes of life: A prospective observational study. European Journal of Pediatrics. 2023.

2. Kainth D, Chandra P, Singhal A, et al. Feeding Outcomes in Preterm Neonates with Antenatal Abnormal Umbilical Artery Doppler Profile. Indian Journal of Pediatrics. 2023.

3. Verma A, Singla R, Kumar V, et al. Post-procedure pain in preterm neonates undergoing Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) screening. Research Square Preprint. 2024.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr Purna Chandra Guggilum is a Consultant Neonatologist and Paediatrician at Medicover Hospitals, Financial District, Hyderabad. With over 11 years of experience, he provides expert care for newborns, premature babies, infants, and children.

His expertise includes neonatal intensive care (NICU), preterm baby care, high-risk neonatology, neonatal ventilation, newborn resuscitation, vaccinations, child growth monitoring, and general pediatric care.

Yes. Dr Purna specialises in treating premature and very low birth weight babies. He has cared for infants born as early as 24 weeks of gestation in advanced Level III NICUs.

He treats newborn illnesses, childhood infections, fever, jaundice, respiratory conditions, digestive problems, nutritional concerns, and developmental disorders. He also provides routine health check-ups and preventive pediatric care.

Dr Purna consults at Medicover Hospitals, Financial District, Hyderabad. Patients from Gachibowli, Kokapet, Nanakramguda, Narsingi, Tellapur, Kondapur, Hitech City, and nearby areas regularly visit him.

He completed his DM in Neonatology from AIIMS, New Delhi, and secured the All India First Rank. His expertise in managing critically ill and premature newborns helps deliver advanced neonatal care with excellent outcomes.

Yes. He offers routine childhood vaccinations, immunisation guidance, newborn screening, nutrition advice, and preventive healthcare to support healthy child development.

Yes. He monitors growth, developmental milestones, nutrition, and overall child health. Early assessment helps identify concerns and supports healthy physical and mental development.

Dr Purna communicates in Telugu, Hindi, English, and Punjabi. This helps him explain medical conditions clearly and build trust with families from different backgrounds.

You can book an appointment through the Medicover Hospitals website or contact Medicover Hospitals, Financial District, Hyderabad, to check consultation timings and availability.

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