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 strong academic background and more than 10 years of clinical pediatric experience, he is committed to delivering high-quality medical care to newborns and childrenalike. Dr. Derrickhas been associated with our hospitalas a consultant Pediatriciansince September 2024 and is known for his patient-focused approach and dedication to improving child health outcomes.
Qualification
- MRCPCH, UK
- FPEM (IAP)
- DNB (Paediatrics)
- DCH
- MBBS
Work Experience
- Consultant, Department of Neonatology, TMM Hospital, Thiruvalla (Sep 2024 – Present)
- Senior Resident, Department of Paediatric Emergency Medicine, CMC Hospital, Vellore (Aug 2023 – Aug 2024)
- Pediatric Registrar, Department of Pediatrics &Neonatology, Cloudnine Hospital, Bengaluru (Oct 2022 – July2023)
- Junior Resident, Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad (July 2020 – Sep 2022)
- Junior Resident, Department of Paediatrics, CMC Hospital, Vellore (March 2016– July2020)
Membership
- RCPCH
- IAP& IAP-PEM
- NNF
Publications
- A study of morbidity and mortality markers in children diagnosed with severe dengue illness at a Quaternary PICU.
- A Clinico-etiological profile of children presenting with focal seizures to the pediatric emergency: A hospital-based observational study.
- Grandmother’s knowledge, attitude & practice (KAP) on breastfeeding in rural Tamil Nadu – A Cross-sectional Study.
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.
Area of Expertise
- Neonatology & NICU
- Pediatric Resuscitology, POCUS& Ventilation Strategies
- Procedural sedation
- BLS, PALS, NALS & ATLS Provider
- Paediatric Nutrition