Biography
Dr. Rakshana K. is a dedicated and compassionate Paediatrician with comprehensive clinical training in neonatal, paediatric, and adolescent medicine. She is committed to delivering evidence-based, ethical, and holistic child healthcare, with a strong focus on preventive paediatrics and family-centred care. With a keen academic inclination and a special interest in neonatology, Dr. Rakshana actively engages in teaching, research, and continuous medical education to stay at the forefront of paediatric practice.
Experience
Dr. Rakshana has gained diverse clinical exposure across tertiary care teaching hospitals and maternity centres.
- Junior Resident – Paediatrics
Government Cuddalore Medical College & Hospital, Cuddalore
(MD Residency Period: Nov 2022 – Nov 2025)
- Duty Doctor
Sangavi Maternity Hospital, Tirupur
(July 2022 – September 2022)
- Junior Resident
Annapoorana Medical College & Hospital, Salem
(May 2021 – December 2021)
Area Of Expertise
- Paediatric & Neonatal Emergency Management
- NICU & PICU Care
- Developmental, Growth & Nutritional Assessment
- Family Counselling & Communication
- Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) in Newborns
Achievements and Awards
Academic Contributions & Research
- Dissertation:
“Clinical Outcome of Bacillus clausii vs Lactobacillus in the Management of Acute Diarrhoea in Children” – Government Medical College & Hospital, Cuddalore
- Publications:
Published research article titled “A Study on Clinical Profile, Personal & Socio-economic Risk Factors in Acute Diarrhoeal Disease in Children” in the Indian Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics
- Conference Presentations:
Presented an E-poster on Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia at a State-level Conference
Certifications
- Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – March 2025
- BLS, ACLS, PALS – October 2023
