Ajit Monteiro, MD FAAP

Ajit Monteiro, MD, FAAP is a certified pediatrician practicing with Children’s Medical Group in the Hudson Valley region of New York, serving patients primarily in Highland and Kingston. With a strong commitment to pediatric care, Dr. Monteiro provides comprehensive services for newborns, infants, and children, emphasizing preventative health, chronic condition management, and family-centered care. Dr. Monteiro earned his medical degree from MGM Medical College and Hospital in Aurangabad, India, before completing a year-long research fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the University at Buffalo. He then completed his internship and residency in pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, where he gained extensive experience in clinical care, acute management, and patient-family communication. Early in his career, Dr. Monteiro worked in high-pressure clinical environments, including COVID-19 ICUs at Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre and the Department of Nuclear Medicine at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. These formative experiences enhanced his clinical judgment, adaptability, and ability to manage complex pediatric and adult medical scenarios. Dr. Monteiro’s professional focus includes fostering long-term relationships with children and their families, community outreach, and integrating quality improvement and global health perspectives into his clinical practice. He is dedicated to creating a welcoming environment where families feel supported and informed throughout their child’s healthcare journey. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Association, and Indian Medical Association. Dr. Monteiro also holds certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association. Outside of his clinical practice, Dr. Monteiro has contributed to research, including publications in the International Journal of Science and Research, and remains engaged in community service, having volunteered with Sainathji Public Charitable Trust. Fluent in English and Hindi, he brings both clinical expertise and cultural sensitivity to his practice.

• M.B.B.S., Medicine – MGM Medical College and Hospital, India

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Experienced Provider American Heart Association, issued June 2016
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers American Heart Association, issued June 2016
• ECFMG Certified Intealth, issued October 2019
• M.B.B.S (Medical Degree) MGM Medical College and Hospital, issued July 2017

• residency leadership award

• American Academy of Pediatric Medicine

• Community Volunteer – Sainathji Public Charitable Trust, Social Services (2016–2017)

Mini-Research Observation on Current Internship Scenario based on British Medical Journal Questionnaire at Aurangabad – International Journal of Science and Research, Feb 2017