Dr Palaniappan Sashi Kumar

Dr Sashi Kumar is a highly dedicated Consultant Paediatrician and Consultant Neonatologist who provides comprehensive, compassionate care for infants, children, and young people. Specialising in both general paediatrics and specialised newborn care, he is committed to supporting young patients and their families through every step of diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management. His patient-focused approach emphasises open communication, reassurance, and tailored care plans that prioritise the health, safety, and overall development of every child.

In his clinical practice, Dr Sashi Kumar possesses extensive expertise across a broad range of paediatric and neonatal conditions. His clinical interests include neurodevelopmental paediatrics, neonatal encephalopathy, therapeutic hypothermia, and infection prevention in newborn care. He actively participates in clinical quality improvement initiatives aimed at optimising care bundles and enhancing safety standards for vulnerable infants, ensuring that his young patients receive safe, evidence-based medical interventions.

Dr Sashi Kumar completed extensive postgraduate medical training in paediatrics and neonatal medicine and holds a Fellowship of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (FRCPCH). Dedicated to advancing medical education and professional standards, he has held prominent leadership positions, including serving as a Royal College Tutor, Training Programme Director, and Deputy Director of Medical Education. Through these roles, he mentors postgraduate doctors and contributes significantly to training the next generation of paediatric specialists.

In addition to his clinical and educational responsibilities, Dr Sashi Kumar serves as a Digital Lead within children's services, driving technological innovation to streamline patient care and improve clinical governance. He remains actively engaged in clinical research, taking part in multi-centre clinical trials focused on improving outcomes for newborn infants and young children. Dr Sashi Kumar continues to combine clinical excellence with academic leadership to deliver the highest standard of paediatric care.