Risha Bhatia is a Neonatologist based in Melbourne, VIC, Australia. She looks after babies who need close medical care soon after birth, especially when they are unwell in the first days of life.
In neonatal care, things can change quickly. At times, a baby may have trouble breathing, needs careful oxygen support, or requires monitoring in a special nursery setting. Risha’s work covers common high-stress newborn problems like infant respiratory distress, acute respiratory distress, and lung issues that can happen in premature infants.
She also helps with conditions that can be serious but are treated with careful, step-by-step medical care. This includes bronchopulmonary dysplasia, infantile pneumothorax, and support for babies dealing with cerebral hypoxia and bilirubin-related brain effects (including bilirubin encephalopathy).
Jaundice is also a big part of newborn medicine, and she manages transient familial hyperbilirubinaemia as well. In many cases, the plan is about checking levels closely, responding early when numbers rise, and keeping the baby comfortable and safe.
Over time, the job comes down to calm, careful decisions and good teamwork. Risha works with other clinicians involved in newborn care, so families get consistent updates and the treatment plan stays clear. She focuses on what the baby needs right now, but also on what to watch for next.
Her experience in neonatal care is built around supporting fragile babies with breathing problems, prematurity, and complications that need monitoring and timely treatment. That means being alert to small changes, while also knowing when a baby is starting to settle.
Risha’s education and qualifications are in medicine, with training that supports newborn and paediatric care. While neonatal work can be technical, she keeps things grounded and practical, especially when families are worried.
No long lists, no jargon—just focused care for newborns facing tough early health challenges, right here in Melbourne.