Dr. Mohamed Muneer Varikkottil Specialist Neonatology
Years of Experience : 12
Nationality : India
Languages Known : English, Malayalam, Hindi
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Dr. MuneerVarikkottil completed his MBBS in 2012 and MD in Pediatrics in 2018 from Government Medical College, Calicut, India. He further specialized by earning a DrNB in Neonatology from KIMS Health, Trivandrum. He is a co-author of multiple chapters in Cloherty and Stark’s Manual of Neonatal Care, Second Edition (SAE), 2024. With a strong passion for teaching and learning, he has published numerous research papers in reputed journals; and is an advanced NRP trainer. Dr. Muneer is an active member of several professional medical organizations, including the Indian Academy of Pediatrics, the National Neonatology Forum and Indian Medical Association.
Research & Publications
- Varikkottil MM, Bhat ZA, Pournami F, Kolisambeevi AA, Jain N. Yield of Early Examination for Aggressive Retinopathy of Prematurity: A Retrospective Study. Indian Pediatr. 2025 Nov 20. doi: 10.1007/s13312-025-00233-z. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41264207.
- Varikkottil MM, Ajith D, Pournami F, Prabhakar J, Jain N. Advocacy for neonates: Will respiratory syncytial virus monoclonal antibodies and maternal vaccine be made available in India? South Asian J Health Sci. 2024;1:114–6. doi: 10.25259/SAJHS_1_2024
- Bhat ZA, Varikkottil MM, Pournami F, Prithvi AK, Jain N. Cytomegalovirus Secretion in Breast Milk of Mothers Delivering at ≤ 32 Weeks' Gestation: A Prospective Observational Study. Indian Pediatr. 2025 Oct 8. doi: 10.1007/s13312-025-00203-5. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41060551.
- Bhat ZA, Varikkottil MM, Pournami F, Prithvi AK, Jain N. Smooth Roads Ahead: Lessons From our Sick Neonate Retrieval Service. Indian Pediatr. 2024 Mar 15;61(3):261-264. PMID: 38469845.
- Bhat ZA, Varikkottil MM, Pournami F, Thomas RJ, Kolisambeevi AA, Jain N. Surgical Exploration for Intestinal Perforation in Extreme Preterm Neonates. Journal of Neonatology. 2024;0(0). doi:10.1177/09732179241274826
- Nalini RR, Varikkottil MM, Pournami F, Prithvi AK, Jain N. Feed Intolerance with Short Term Use of Commercial Pasteurized Donor Human Milk Versus Preterm Formula in Addition to Mother's Milk: A Retrospective Analytical Study. Indian Pediatr. 2025 Jan 15;62(1):53-55. doi: 10.1007/s13312-025-3358-6. PMID: 39754432.
- Rajkumar R, Varikkottil MM, Pournami F, Jain N. A Nutritional Conundrum: Feeding Options in Neonatal Congenital Lipodystrophy. Journal of Neonatology. 2025 Aug 9;09732179251362605.
Expertise
- Management of extreme preterm babies
- Neonatal critical care including post-surgical babies
- Advanced neonatal ventilation
- iNO treatment
- Preterm nutrition
- Functional ECHO and Cranial USG
Membership
- Life member – Indian Academy of Pediatrics
- National Neonatology Forum (India)
- Indian medical association
