Building brighter futures for children
Dr. Md. Shahidullah Chowdhury is a highly respected specialist in Neonatology, Child Medicine, and Pediatric Nutrition, with over two decades of clinical experience. He is dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care for newborns and children, focusing on critical neonatal management and optimal child nutrition.
He earned his MBBS from Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College, Bangladesh, followed by advanced training in Child Health (DCH), Diabetology (CCD), and international certifications in Pediatric Nutrition (PGPN – Boston University, USA) and Early Nutrition Specialization (ENS – LMU Munich, Germany).
Dr. Chowdhury is renowned for his pioneering work in neonatal care for premature and low birth-weight infants, and his humanitarian initiatives bringing advanced pediatric services to underserved rural communities.
Publications & Media Features
Research Publication:
“Efficacy of Iron-Fortification in Complementary Feeding for Prevention of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Children of Bangladesh” – American Journal of Health Research (2023)
Media Coverage:
Featured on BTV, NTV, ETV, Nagorik TV, Machranga TV, Cplus and leading newspapers including Prothom Alo, Bangladesh Protidin, and Purbodesh for excellence in neonatal care and low birth-weight management.
Author:
Regular contributor to Dainik Azadi and Purbadesh on pediatric health and nutrition.
Areas of Expertise
Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)
• Management of preterm and critically ill newborns
• Neonatal resuscitation and stabilization
• Advanced procedures: intubation, umbilical catheterization, exchange transfusion
• Operation of ventilators, incubators, and CPAP devices
Pediatric Medicine
• Management of infectious diseases, growth disorders, and chronic conditions
• Preventive care and vaccination planning
Pediatric Nutrition
• Nutritional assessment and management of growth failure
• Guidance on breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and food allergies
• Specialized nutritional support for infants and children
• Shrestha Shontan Sommanona (2019) – Momota
• Shommanona Sharok – Uttar Madarsha Ulama Parishad 2024
• Shommanona Sharok – Hathazari Journalist United Council 2022
• Bishesh Shommanona Sharok – Chowdhury Hat Nursing Home & Diagnostic PVT Ltd 2015• Life Member – Bangladesh Medical Association (BMA)
• Life Member – Bangladesh Pediatric Association (BPA)
• Life Member – Agrabad Maa-O-Shishu Hospital
• Life Member – Bangladesh Doctors Forum
• Life Member – Bhatiary Golf & Country Club
• Life Member – Shaheen Golf & Country Club
• Life Member – Chattogram DOHS Badminton Club
Professional Experience
• Consultant – NICU & Pediatrics, Shajinaz Hospital Limited, Chattogram (2023–Present)
• Consultant – NICU & Pediatrics, Chaid Care Hospital & Chowdhury Hut Nursing Home, Chattogram (2010–Present)
• Former Consultant, Al Abrar Hospital, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
• Senior Medical Officer, Chattogram Maa-O-Shishu Hospital, Agrabad
Professional Development
