Paediatric
Consultant – Paediatrics and Neonatology24 years
Fortis Hospitals
Kolkata
Dr. Sumita Saha is a Consultant Paediatrician and Neonatologist at Fortis Hospital, Anandapur, Kolkata. With 24 years of professional experience listed on her official Fortis Healthcare profile, she specialises in newborn care, paediatric medicine, neonatology and intensive care for critically ill infants and children. Her clinical expertise includes the management of premature babies, extremely low birth weight newborns, neonatal emergencies and complex childhood medical conditions requiring specialised assessment and monitoring.
Dr. Sumita Saha holds MBBS, DCH (UK), MRCPCH (UK) and FRCPCH (UK) qualifications. She completed her basic medical education at the University of Calcutta, where she received academic honours, and subsequently undertook paediatric and neonatal training in the United Kingdom. She gained approximately eight years of clinical experience in UK hospitals, including tertiary neonatal centres in Nottingham and Leeds, with additional exposure to paediatric intensive care and community paediatrics.
Her documented neonatal expertise includes caring for extremely premature babies, including infants born as early as 23 weeks of gestation. Her professional profile describes experience managing newborns weighing approximately 500 grams and providing advanced neonatal intensive care. Premature infants may require respiratory support, nutritional assistance, infection monitoring and careful assessment of developing organs. Her clinical work involves managing complex neonatal conditions that require coordinated, hospital-based treatment.
Dr. Saha's professional website documents expertise in advanced neonatal procedures, including endotracheal intubation, umbilical catheter placement, invasive blood pressure monitoring, PICC line placement, surfactant therapy, exchange transfusion and total parenteral nutrition. She also reports skills in neonatal cranial ultrasonography and functional echocardiography, which can support the assessment of selected neurological and cardiovascular problems in critically ill newborns.
Alongside neonatal intensive care, Dr. Sumita Saha has experience managing critically ill children in paediatric intensive care settings. Her documented clinical services include the assessment and management of severe pneumonia, prolonged seizures, major injuries, children requiring mechanical ventilation and selected chronic paediatric conditions such as failure to thrive and hypotonia. She also provides childhood immunisation, breastfeeding guidance, parental education and follow-up care for infants discharged from neonatal intensive care.
Dr. Saha is a Life Member of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics and the National Neonatology Forum. Her academic contributions include research on childhood urinary tract infections, presentations at professional medical meetings and involvement in neonatal research and training. She is associated with Fortis Hospital, Anandapur, Kolkata, and maintains a paediatric clinic in Mahendra Roy Lane. Parents seeking consultation for newborn care, premature birth complications, childhood illness or paediatric follow-up can enquire about her current appointment arrangements directly with the respective facility.
Premature babies are born before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy and may require specialised medical care because their organs are still developing. Management may involve temperature regulation, respiratory support, nutritional assistance, infection prevention and developmental monitoring. Extremely premature infants often require intensive care in a neonatal intensive care unit.
Extremely low birth weight babies weigh less than 1,000 grams at birth and often need specialised neonatal intensive care. Treatment focuses on breathing support, nutrition, maintaining body temperature, fluid balance and infection prevention. Continuous monitoring and follow-up help healthcare teams identify complications associated with extreme prematurity and support growth and development.
Neonatal endotracheal intubation involves placing a breathing tube into a newborn's airway to provide respiratory support. It may be necessary for severe breathing difficulties, respiratory failure or certain emergency situations. The procedure is performed by trained neonatal professionals, with careful monitoring of oxygen levels, ventilation and the infant's clinical condition.
Umbilical catheterisation is used in neonatal intensive care to obtain vascular access through the umbilical cord. Venous catheters may deliver fluids, medicines and nutrition, while arterial catheters support blood pressure monitoring and blood sampling. These procedures require appropriate placement verification, sterile techniques and monitoring for potential complications.
A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) provides longer-term intravenous access for newborns requiring medication, fluids or specialised nutrition. It is particularly useful for premature infants who may need ongoing intensive treatment. Catheter placement and maintenance require sterile techniques, position confirmation and careful monitoring for infection or other complications.
Surfactant therapy is used for selected premature newborns with respiratory distress syndrome caused by insufficient natural lung surfactant. The treatment helps reduce surface tension inside the lungs and supports breathing. Administration techniques vary according to the infant's condition and require specialist neonatal assessment, respiratory monitoring and appropriate intensive care support.
Exchange transfusion is a specialised neonatal procedure that may be considered for severe newborn jaundice or certain blood disorders when other treatments are insufficient. Small amounts of the baby's blood are replaced with compatible donor blood. The procedure requires intensive monitoring because it carries significant risks and is reserved for specific clinical indications.
Total parenteral nutrition delivers essential nutrients directly into the bloodstream when a newborn cannot receive sufficient nutrition through the digestive system. It may be required for critically ill or extremely premature infants. Careful calculation of nutrients, fluid balance, blood glucose and electrolytes is necessary, with regular monitoring for metabolic and catheter-related complications.
Neonatal cranial ultrasound is an imaging examination used to assess a newborn's brain through the soft spot of the skull. It is particularly valuable in premature infants for detecting conditions such as intraventricular haemorrhage and certain structural abnormalities. The examination is non-invasive and can often be performed at the bedside.
Functional neonatal echocardiography uses ultrasound to evaluate the heart's structure and circulatory function in newborns. It can assist in assessing selected cardiovascular abnormalities, blood flow and haemodynamic problems in critically ill infants. Findings are interpreted alongside the baby's clinical condition and may require further evaluation by a paediatric cardiologist.
Peritoneal dialysis is a specialised treatment that may be used for selected newborns with severe kidney dysfunction or fluid and electrolyte disturbances. Dialysis fluid is introduced into the abdominal cavity to help remove waste products and excess fluid. Treatment requires careful neonatal monitoring and assessment of potential complications.
Paediatric intensive care provides continuous monitoring and advanced treatment for critically ill children. Patients may require respiratory support, intravenous medication, haemodynamic monitoring and coordinated specialist care. Mechanical ventilation can assist children who cannot maintain adequate breathing independently. Treatment is determined by the underlying illness and the child's clinical condition.
Severe childhood pneumonia is a lung infection that can cause fever, cough, rapid breathing, low oxygen levels and respiratory distress. Hospital management may involve oxygen therapy, appropriate antimicrobial treatment, hydration and careful monitoring. Children with severe complications may require intensive care or ventilatory support depending on their condition.
Prolonged seizures are medical emergencies that require prompt assessment and treatment to reduce the risk of complications. Management focuses on stabilising breathing and circulation, administering appropriate antiseizure medicines and investigating possible causes. Children with persistent or recurrent seizures may require hospital admission, continuous monitoring and specialist neurological evaluation.
Childhood immunisation helps protect infants and children against vaccine-preventable diseases. A paediatric consultation may include reviewing previous vaccinations, advising on age-appropriate immunisation schedules and discussing recommended catch-up vaccines. Preventive care also includes monitoring growth, development, nutrition and general child health according to individual needs.
Babies discharged from neonatal intensive care, particularly premature and low birth weight infants, may require structured follow-up. Assessment can include growth, feeding, development, neurological function, hearing and vision. Early identification of developmental concerns allows timely referral for appropriate interventions and supports long-term health monitoring.
MBBS, DCH (UK), MRCPCH (UK), FRCPCH (UK)
Premature baby care, extremely low birth weight newborn management, neonatal intensive care, neonatal resuscitation, endotracheal intubation, invasive blood pressure monitoring, umbilical venous and arterial catheterisation, peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) placement, neonatal chest tube insertion, neonatal peritoneal dialysis, exchange transfusion, haemodynamic monitoring, total parenteral nutrition, surfactant therapy, neonatal cranial ultrasound, functional neonatal echocardiography, breastfeeding and lactation counselling, paediatric intensive care, severe childhood pneumonia management, prolonged seizure management, paediatric ventilatory support, childhood immunisation, failure-to-thrive assessment, hypotonia assessment, and follow-up care for premature infants and children with chronic conditions.
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Sumita Saha
Dr. Sumita Saha is a Consultant Paediatrician and Neonatologist at Fortis Hospital, Anandapur, Kolkata. Her areas of expertise include premature newborn care, neonatal intensive care, paediatric intensive care and general child health.
Her qualifications include MBBS, DCH (UK), MRCPCH (UK) and FRCPCH (UK). She completed her medical graduation at the University of Calcutta and received specialised paediatric and neonatal training in the United Kingdom.
The official Fortis Healthcare profile lists 24 years of professional experience. Her own website includes older descriptions mentioning 15 and 17 years, alongside eight years of clinical work in the UK. The 24-year figure is preferred for the current profile.
Yes. Her professional profile documents experience caring for extremely premature newborns, including babies born at approximately 23 weeks of gestation. Her expertise includes neonatal intensive care, respiratory support, nutritional assistance and management of low birth weight infants.
Her published services include endotracheal intubation, umbilical catheterisation, PICC line placement, surfactant therapy, invasive blood pressure monitoring, exchange transfusion, neonatal cranial ultrasound and functional echocardiography. Individual procedures are performed according to clinical necessity and facility availability.
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