About Me
Dr. Deepak Ugra has done his Masters in Pediatrics from G R Medical College, Gwalior in the year 1990 and is in clinical practice since 1993. He was awarded FRCPCH (Fellow of Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health, London) in 2012 and FIAP (Fellow of Indian Academy of Pediatrics) in 2018.
Dr. Ugra is Senior Pediatrician at Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre, Bandra, Mumbai since 2002, Hinduja Healthcare Surgical, Khar, Mumbai from 2012 to 2020 and at P D Hinduja National Hospital & Research Centre, Khar, Mumbai since 2020. He is Visiting Consultant Pediatrician Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai since 2017. His field of interest is General Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology.
Dr. Ugra has held important administrative offices including Honorary Secretary-General, Indian Academy of Pediatrics in years 2006 and 2007 and President, Indian Academy of Pediatrics in the year 2010. During his stint with IAP, he had chaired many Committees and Task Forces. He has been a part of organizing teams for many International and National conferences. He was the National Convener, IAP PALS Courses in the year 2005 – 2006, National Coordinator for IAP Satellite Sub-specialty CMEs and Web editor for IAP Website for the year 2008. He was also the National Convener of National Task Force on Nurses Training Program for the year 2006.
He has provided editorial services to 15 books and 2 prestigious journals in Pediatrics. He was a member of National Editorial Advisory Board, The Indian Journal of Pediatrics, An International Journal, 2009 – 2015.
He has played an active role in IAP’s International alliance and important program like NavjatShishu Suraksha Karyakram. He was awarded Dr. V. B. Raju Endowment Award – Gold Medal by IAPin 1996 for the best Research Paper in child health. He was also awarded IAP Trainee Fellowship in Pediatric Pulmonology in the year 1995. He was also awarded Dr. O. Ganesh Memorial Oration, 24th Annual CME, Lakeside Education Trust, Bangalore inthe year 2006 and Dr. Y. C. Mathur Oration Award, Hyderabad inthe year 2009.
He was instrumental in getting MRCPCH Examinations to India in the year 2010. Presently, he is the National Nodal Person, India for MRCPCH Examination, Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health, London and the Secretary, RCPCH India Committee. He is also the Secretary of REACH (Research & Education in Child Health).
He has worked closely with Ministry of Health, Govt. of India, UNICEF, WHO, USAID, NACO, IndiaCLEN during tenure as IAP Office Bearer. He hascontributed articles on common Child Health Issues for News Papers viz. Times of India, Bombay Times, Hindustan Times, Indian Express, DNA, Loksatta etc. and has been invited as an expert on various Child Health Issues on CNBC 18, Channel 7, AajTak, Headlines Today, NDTV News etc.
Education
| Year | Degree | Institute |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | MBBS | G. R. Medical College |
| 1990 | M.D.(Pediatrics) | G. R. Medical College |
| 2012 | Fellow of Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health | London |
| 2018 | Fellow of Indian Academy of Pediatrics | India |
Experience
| Year | Designation | Hospital |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 - till date | Consultant Pediatrician | Clinical Practice |
| 2000 - till date | Visiting Pediatrician | Breach Candy Hospital |
| 2002 - till date | Consultant Pediatrician | Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre, Bandra, Mumbai |
| 2012 - 2020 | Consultant Pediatrician | Hinduja Healthcare Surgicals, Khar, Mumbai |
| 2017 - till date | Visiting Pediatrician | Apollo Hospital, Navi Mumbai |
| 2020 - till date | Consultant Pediatrician | P. D. Hinduja Hospital & Research Centre, Khar, Mumbai |
Dr. Deepak Ugra
Pediatrics
MBBS, MD (Pediatrics), FIAP, FRCPCH (London).
Medical Research
- A study of Vitamin D status in children with Recurrent Respiratory illnesses – Dr. Amol Jaybhaye, Dr. Deepak Ugra
- A study of Serum Potassium responses to nebulized β2 agonists administered to children during an acute attack of reactive airway disease in a tertiary care hospital – Dr. Mrinal Joshirao, Dr. Deepak Ugra
- A study to assess the safety and efficacy of Vitamin D supplementation of 60000 IU, 3 lakh IU, 6 lakh IU among the children age group of 1 to 5 years with laboratory-confirmed Hypovitaminosis D in a tertiary level hospital – Dr. Shrikant Mane, Dr. Deepak Ugra
- A study of the Impact of Peak Flow Rate Monitoring on Childhood Asthma Control; a Randomized Control Trial – Dr. Bindu Shekar, Dr. Deepak Ugra
- A Study of Peak Expiratory Flow rate in School Children and its correlation to height and sitting height – Dr. Mamta Gupta, Dr. Deepak Ugra
- A study of the effect of Zinc Supplementation on growth in children between 1 month & 5 years of age – Dr. Rohit Sawant, Dr. Deepak Ugra
- A study of spirometry parameters in suspected asthmatic children between 7- 18 years of age – Dr. Arpita Mishra, Dr. Deepak Ugra
- A Study of the impact of Rotavirus Vaccination on morbidity due to diarrheal diseases in Under 5 age group – Dr. Shreya Agrawal, Dr. Deepak Ugra
- A comparative study of the efficacy of Intranasal Steroids in chronic Rhino-sinusitis in children aged 4-18 years – Dr. Dhanada Mehta, Dr. Deepak Ugra
Many men whom I have come across in life are no doubt with over-powering, intimidating personalities – either because they are physically strong or because they may wield considerable power. However, not one of them has impacted me in any noteworthy manner. On the other hand, very few men exhibit professional expertise, skills & qualities that set them apart from the others. They are an inexhaustible fountain of wisdom & a power house of resilience. Heading this illustrious list of icons is the name of Dr. Y. K. Amdekar. Sir has been my mentor & guiding light; from him I have learnt the most important lesson “mental toughness is the key to success”. Thank you, Sir, for creating in me this never saturating thirst for knowledge & being my educator in the true sense of the term.
