Dr. Mehtab Hussain

Neonatology & Paediatrics

About Dr. Mehtab Hussain

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics & Consultant Pediatrician
Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi
Life Line Hospital

Department

Department of Pediatrics

Clinical Experience

12 years of clinical experience in General Pediatrics, Neonatology, Pediatric Emergency & Critical Care, and Preventive Child Healthcare.

Specialties

- General Pediatrics
- Neonatal Care
- Pediatric Emergency & Critical Care
- Growth & Development
- Childhood Infections
- Adolescent Health
- Vaccination-related Concerns
- Preventive Child Healthcare

Conditions Treated

- Fever and common childhood infections
- Newborn and premature baby care
- Asthma, allergies, and recurrent wheezing
- Pneumonia and other respiratory illnesses
- Diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration
- Poor weight gain, malnutrition, and nutritional deficiencies
- Growth and developmental concerns
- Delayed developmental milestones
- Childhood skin diseases (eczema, scabies, and fungal infections)
- Seizures and febrile fits
- Anemia and blood disorders
- Urinary tract infections and kidney-related disorders
- Adolescent health issues (10–18 years)
- Routine child health check-ups and vaccinations

Procedures Performed

- Newborn and pediatric resuscitation
- Endotracheal intubation
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Central venous catheter insertion
- Chest tube insertion
- Exchange transfusion in newborns
- Pediatric emergency and critical care procedures

Education & Training

- MBBS – Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences (LUMHS), Jamshoro
- FCPS (Pediatric Medicine) – College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP)
- CHPE (Certificate in Health Professions Education) – Jinnah Sindh Medical University
- IPPN (International Program on Preterm Nutrition) – GFCNI, Germany

Professional Certifications

- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Airway Management

Dedicated to providing evidence-based, compassionate, and family-centered pediatric care from birth through adolescence, with a strong focus on preventive healthcare, early diagnosis, and comprehensive management of childhood illnesses.