Dr Jaya Parasuraman

Dr Jaya Parasuraman is a neonatologist who has worked in neonatal medicine across Australia and the United Kingdom for more than 10 years. Following the completion of her medical degree in the UK, she undertook paediatric and neonatal training in Wales, England, and Melbourne, becoming a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine in 2024.
 

Jaya has worked in leading neonatal intensive care units and newborn transport teams including the Royal Children’s Hospital, PIPER Neonatal Transport Service, Mercy Hospital for Women, and tertiary neonatal centres in Bristol. She has recently worked as a Locum Consultant Neonatologist at the Royal Children’s Hospital. Her clinical interests include neonatal nutrition, neonatal ultrasound, and quality improvement initiatives that enhance outcomes for babies and families.  
 

Alongside her clinical work, Jaya is actively involved in neonatal research, with a particular interest in medication optimisation for newborn infants. She has received competitive research funding, published in international journals, and is passionate about teaching and mentoring future neonatal clinicians. Outside of work, she enjoys travelling and spending time with her family.