Dr. Kushal Agrawal, HOD, Neonatology & Paediatrics, KVR Hospital
- Learned that medicine is both a service and a mission
- Witnessed personal sacrifice and dedication
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Overview
In this episode, Dr. Kushal Agrawal shares his journey as a neonatologist and his mission to bring advanced pediatric care to Kashipur, India. Here’s a quick recap with key moments and highlights.
00:00:55- How did Dr. Agrawal’s father inspire his medical path?
- Learned that medicine is both a service and a mission
- Witnessed personal sacrifice and dedication
00:04:14- Why switch from ophthalmology at AIIMS to pediatrics?
- Sought deeper daily impact on families
- He values long-term fulfillment over prestige
00:06:34- Balancing physician and entrepreneur roles?
- Merged clinical empathy with systems thinking
- Focused on affordable, advanced care for rural communities
00:09:11- State of neonatal care in small towns?
- Infrastructure and standardization lag behind metros
- Reliable power, transport, and trained staff are lacking
00:13:04- Common misconceptions among parents/grandparents?
- Misuse of home remedies such as honey, ghee, and gripe water
- Underestimating the importance of breastfeeding and hygiene
00:14:43- How can government and civil society help?
- Build emergency-ready systems and strengthen local infrastructure
- Train birth attendants and improve referral/transport
00:16:03- Why so few neonatologists?
- Limited training and fellowships outside metros
- He calls for more practical, simulation-based training
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Learn more about Dr Kushal Agrawal: LinkedIn
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- Learned that medicine is both a service and a mission
- Witnessed personal sacrifice and dedication
