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Dr. Derrick John Johnson
Consultant Paediatrician, Department of Neonatology

Dr. Derrick John Johnson is a highly skilled Consultant in Paediatrics & Neonatology with a strong foundation in paediatric care and emergency medicine. With a rich academic background and hands-on clinical experience of more than 5 years in the field, he is committed to delivering high-quality medical care to newborns and children. Dr. Derrick is known for his patient-focused approach and dedication to improving child health outcomes.

Qualification

  • MRCPCH, from Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, UK
  • IAP post-doctoral fellowship in Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PDCC-PEM), CMC Vellore
  • DNB (Paediatrics), Rainbow Children's Hospital, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
  • Diploma in Child Health (DCH), Christian Medical College, Vellore
  • MBBS, Wuhan University School of Medicine, China

Work Experience

  • Senior Resident, Department of Paediatric Emergency Medicine, Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore (August 2023-August 2024)
  • Registrar, Department of Neonatology & NICU, Cloudnine Hospital, Bengaluru (October 2022 - July 2023)
  • Junior Resident, Department of Paediatric Emergency Medicine, CMC Vellore (June 2019 - July 2020)
  • Chief Medical Officer, Department of Paediatric Emergency Medicine, CMC Vellore (March 2016 - Mar 2017)

Membership

  • MRCPCH
  • IAP
  • IAP-PEM Chapter
  • NNF

Publications

A study of morbidity and mortality markers in children diagnosed with severe dengue illness at a Quaternary PICU. May 2024. International Journal of Contemporary Paediatrics. 11(6):804-811.

Awards & Achievements

  • Post-graduate program in Paediatric Nutrition, awarded by Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, USA, 2023.
  • Paediatric Environmental Health Examination, awarded by Paediatric Environmental Health Leadership Institute, International Paediatric Association (PA), 2023.
  • Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS), 2023.
  • Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE), conducted by the National Board of Examination (NBE), New Delhi, 2012.

Area of Expertise

  • Neonatology & NICU
  • Paediatric Emergency Medicine
  • BLS, PALS, NRP & ATLS Provider
  • Paediatric Nutrition
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