Dr O N Bhakoo

Dr. O. N. Bhakoo is one of India’s most distinguished and pioneering neonatologists. Widely regarded as the founding father of Neonatology in India, he was the first Pediatrician at PGIMER Chandigarh and established the country's first DM Neonatology program in 1989. He developed neonatal care systems, indigenous neonatal equipment, and modern NICU practices that transformed newborn survival across India. Dr. Bhakoo has served as a national advisor, WHO expert, and mentor to generations of pediatricians and neonatologists.

Educational Qualifications:

• Fellow of Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP)
• Fellow of National Academy of Medical sciences (NAMS)
• Fellow of National Neonatology Forum (NNF)
• MD, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi

Professional Experience:

• Dr. O N Bhakoo is currently working at Max Healthcare
• Professor & Head of Pediatrics and Neonatology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
• Chairman, Institute Ethics Committee, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
• Visiting Professor, Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh
• Visiting Professor, Dayanand Medical College, Ludhiana
• Advisor to the Publication Committees of National Neonatology Forum
• Member of the Expert Committee of ICMR for advance centre for Newborn Health Research at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
• Temporary Advisor to WHO for a workshop in Neonatology
• Developed simple equipment of Neonatal care
• Pediatrician, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh (1962)

Research Papers & Publications:

• Published 150 research papers, monographs and chapters in textbooks.