Who is Dr. Lakshmi V?

Dr. Lakshmi V is a Consultant in Neonatal Intensive Care at Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals, Chetpet, Chennai, with 25 years of experience in caring for preterm, high-risk, and critically ill newborns. She has specialized training in Pediatrics and Neonatology. 

What are Dr. Lakshmi V’s areas of expertise?

Dr. Lakshmi V specializes in neonatal critical care, preterm birth management, care for critically ill newborns, high-risk pregnancy counselling, congenital anomalies, neonatal respiratory conditions, and breastfeeding support. 

Does Dr. Lakshmi V care for premature babies?

Yes. Dr. Lakshmi V has extensive experience in managing premature and low-birth-weight babies, including infants requiring specialized monitoring and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) support. 

Can Dr. Lakshmi V manage critically ill newborns in the NICU?

Yes. Dr. Lakshmi V provides specialized care for critically ill newborns requiring NICU support, including babies with respiratory distress, neonatal sepsis, birth asphyxia, feeding difficulties, and other complex neonatal conditions. 

Does Dr. Lakshmi V provide care for babies with neonatal infections?

Yes. Dr. Lakshmi V manages newborns with neonatal sepsis and other infections, providing timely evaluation and specialized neonatal care based on the baby’s clinical condition. 

Can Dr. Lakshmi V help with newborn breathing problems?

Yes. Dr. Lakshmi V manages newborns with respiratory distress and other breathing difficulties that may require specialized neonatal monitoring and intensive care. 

Does Dr. Lakshmi V provide support for breastfeeding and newborn feeding difficulties?

Yes. Dr. Lakshmi V provides guidance for neonatal feeding and breastfeeding difficulties, helping parents understand their newborn’s nutritional needs, particularly when babies are premature or medically vulnerable. 

Does Dr. Lakshmi V provide care related to high-risk pregnancies?

Dr. Lakshmi V provides antenatal counselling and neonatal planning for high-risk pregnancies, helping families understand potential risks and prepare for the specialized care a newborn may require after delivery. 

What are Dr. Lakshmi V’s academic and professional contributions?

Dr. Lakshmi V is President of the National Neonatology Forum, Tamil Nadu (2026–2027), and has contributed to neonatal education through the IJPP Neonatology Manual, medical book chapters, and more than 25 indexed publications. She has also participated as faculty and a paper presenter at state, national, and international conferences. 

Where does Dr. Lakshmi V consult and which languages does she speak?

Dr. Lakshmi V consults at Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals, Chetpet, Chennai. She communicates with families in Tamil, English, Hindi, Malayalam, and Telugu.