Sanjay K. Patole is a neonatologist based in Subiaco, WA. You’ll find him at 374 Bagot Road, Subiaco, where he works with babies who need extra care, especially soon after birth.
Neonatology is about looking after newborns who are unwell or born early. In many cases this means babies in special care, or newborns who need close monitoring for breathing, circulation, and feeding problems. The range of issues can be stressful for families, so the day-to-day focus is on steady, practical care and clear communication.
Sanjay’s work includes conditions like necrotising enterocolitis, neonatal sepsis, and serious gut or stomach problems seen in newborns. He also looks after babies with common-but-important issues such as jaundice, problems with low blood pressure, and heart circulation concerns like patent ductus arteriosus. When breathing is difficult, care may involve babies with respiratory distress, transient tachypnoea, or issues such as pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum.
Premature babies often need ongoing support, and that can include help with oxygen levels and lung recovery, such as bronchopulmonary dysplasia. At times there are also brain and blood-flow concerns in the newborn period, including intraventricular haemorrhage and related complications. He also supports eye health monitoring for retinopathy of prematurity, which is something many families hear about during a longer stay in hospital.
Feeding and fluid balance are another big part of newborn care. This can include dehydration, gastro-oesophageal reflux in infants, and feeding intolerance. Some babies need attention for metabolic or blood related problems too, such as metabolic acidosis or methermoglobinaemia. There are also times when surgical conditions come into the picture, like gastroschisis, hernia, or short bowel syndrome, where the plan needs to fit with the broader newborn team.
Sanjay also treats babies with other early-life concerns that may need follow-up, including infant apnoea and hearing loss. Over time, some children may also be supported for developmental needs, including autism spectrum disorder, depending on what the family is dealing with and what has been identified.
While specific education and research details aren’t listed here, the role is clear: a neonatologist’s job is to guide care for the tiniest patients through tough moments, then help families understand what comes next. If your baby needs newborn specialist support, his clinic in Subiaco is set up to help with that from the start.
