Dr. Antony Robert Charles is a distinguished Pediatric Surgeon and Pediatric Urologist dedicated to providing comprehensive care for children. With a focus on Pediatric and Neonatal care, he specializes in managing emergency cases related to Pediatric Trauma and neonatal surgical conditions.
Specializations & Areas of Expertise:
– Pediatric Surgical Procedures
– Neonatal Surgery
– Pediatric Laparoscopy & Minimally Invasive Techniques
– Pediatric Thoracic Surgery
– Pediatric Urology
– Pediatric Neurosurgery
– Pediatric Oncology
– Management of Pediatric Surgical Emergencies
– Pediatric Trauma Care
– Neonatal & Pediatric Surgical ICU Care
Training & Professional Experience:
Dr. Charles received advanced training in Pediatric Surgery from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi. He served as an Associate Professor at St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru, where he contributed significantly to academic and clinical excellence.
His quest for knowledge took him overseas, where he completed a Fellowship at the Children’s Hospital in Westmead, Sydney, Australia. There, he received specialized training in Laparoscopy and Pediatric Urology, becoming an expert in minimally invasive surgical procedures for children.
Achievements & Recognitions:
Dr. Charles’ commitment to excellence has been recognized through numerous accolades, including the Lorimer Dodd – Excellence in Surgical Teaching Award from the University of Sydney, which he received consecutively for two years. His dedication extends beyond clinical practice, having led medical relief efforts following the Tsunami in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Academic Contributions & Ethical Focus:
A prolific author, Dr. Charles has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and contributed chapters to leading textbooks, including ‘Pediatric Surgery’ (edited by Dr. DK Gupta, New Delhi) and a chapter in the textbook of Pediatric Nephrology.
He is deeply invested in ethical issues surrounding prenatal care, long-term pediatric health, and child rights, advocating for the well-being and protection of children at every stage.