Professional Journey

Dr. Rishikant Ojha — Academic & Professional Journey

29 years of training, practice, and dedication to child health across India's finest institutions.

About the Doctor

Dr. Rishikant Ojha

Paediatrician & Neonatologist · 29+ Years

Dr. Rishikant Ojha is one of Indirapuram's most trusted paediatric consultants, with over two decades of hands-on experience in neonatology and child health. His philosophy — "Minimum Drugs, Maximum Medicine" — reflects a commitment to evidence-based care that prioritises the child's natural healing over unnecessary intervention.

A Gold Medallist from RIMS Ranchi, former HOD of Paediatrics & Neonatology at Alchemist Hospital, and the author of 12+ international publications, Dr. Ojha brings clinical rigour and warmth to every consultation.

🎓 Qualifications

MBBS — RIMS, Ranchi (1993) · Gold Medallist
DNB Paediatrics — St. Stephen's Hospital, Delhi (2007)
PGPN (Post-Graduate Programme in Nutrition) — Boston University School of Medicine (2014)

🏥 Experience Highlights

29+ years in paediatrics & neonatology
Former Head — Paediatrics & Neonatology, Alchemist Hospital, Panchkula
NICU Specialist — extensive level-2 & level-3 NICU experience
Multilingual: English · Hindi · Bengali · Punjabi

⭐ Clinical Interests & Achievements

Neonatal intensive care & high-risk newborns
Child nutrition, growth & developmental milestones
Rational antibiotic use (IAP AAA initiative)
12+ international publications
Active member — Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)

Memberships & Fellowships

Dr. Ojha's training spans some of India's and the world's most respected medical institutions — from RIMS Ranchi to St. Stephen's Delhi to Boston University School of Medicine.

Indian Academy of Paediatrics Membership

2014

Indian Academy of Paediatrics - Life Membership Certificate

Indian Academy of Paediatrics

2014

Harward Medical School Certificate

Harward Medical School, USA

Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Facitlity Assessment

2014

Digital Health Facitlity Assessment Certificate Numbe-IN0911593084

National Health Authority

2014

PGPN — Post-Graduate Programme in Nutrition

Boston University School of Medicine, USA

Professional Timeline

1993

Graduated MBBS — Gold Medallist, RIMS Ranchi

Topped his graduating class. Began clinical career in paediatrics and general medicine.

1995–2000

Residency & Clinical Training — Paediatrics

Intensive clinical training in paediatrics and neonatal intensive care across major hospitals in Delhi NCR.

2000–2007

DNB Paediatrics — St. Stephen's Hospital, Delhi

Completed Diplomate of National Board in Paediatrics at one of India's finest teaching institutions. Specialised in neonatology and NICU management.

2007–2012

Head of Paediatrics & Neonatology — Alchemist Hospital, Panchkula

Led the department and NICU. Published extensively in international paediatric journals including the BMJ and Archives of Diseases in Childhood.

2012

Founded Petunias Children's Clinic, Indirapuram

Returned to Delhi NCR to establish Indirapuram's first dedicated newborn and children's clinic, bringing NICU-level care to an outpatient setting.

2014

PGPN Fellowship — Boston University School of Medicine

Post-Graduate Program in Paediatric Nutrition — specialised training in childhood nutrition, growth disorders, and metabolic conditions.

2012–2026

326+ Recommendations · 4.2★ JustDial · IAP & NNF Active Member

Continues to serve Indirapuram families with the same conviction: Minimum Drugs, Maximum Medicine. Active in IAP conferences, NNF events, and continuing medical education.

"29 years of listening, examining, and doing only what is truly needed — that is the Petunias way."

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