Best Doctors in Rainbow Children's Hospital and BirthRight by Rainbow, Hyderabad, India

Dr Durvasula Ratna is a leading Infertility Specialist in Hyderabad. With over 26 years of experience, Dr Ratna has helped countless couples achieve their dream of parenthood through innovative infertility therapies and personalised care.

Why Choose Dr. Ratna?

• Extensive experience in infertility treatments: With over 26+ years of experience and more than 2,000 successful IVF procedures and embryo transfers, she brings a wealth of knowledge and practical expertise to every patient.
• Advanced techniques and specialised expertise: She specialises in IVF and infertility treatment, as well as laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures. Her expertise extends to complex cases such as recurrent implantation failure, poor ovarian reserve, PCOS, endometriosis, recurrent miscarriages, and male infertility.
• High success rates: She maintains a consistent pregnancy rate of over 50% in her IVF procedures, demonstrating her dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes for her patients.
• Ethical and personalised approach: Dr. Ratna is well known for her dedication to ethical practices, providing treatments that are both stress-free and minimally invasive, tailored to the unique requirements of each patient.
• Expert in challenging cases: She excels at managing complex infertility cases, frequently achieving positive results in scenarios like recurrent implantation failure, low ovarian reserve, and male infertility.

• Dr. Sasikala Kola is a renowned Obstetrician and Gynecologist with over 19 years of experience.
• Her areas of interest include Gynecology, Endoscopy, and High-Risk Obstetrics, which include Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Postpartum Hemorrhage, and Medical Disorders in Pregnancy.
• She completed MBBS from Osmania University in 1982, MD (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) from Osmania University in 1985, and DGO from Osmania University in 1987.
• Dr. Sasikala is a member of the Indian Society of Perinatology and Reproductive Biology (ISOPARB), Indian Menopause Society (IMS), Indian Medical Association (IMA), IMA College of General Practitioners, and Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI). 
• She is fluent in Telugu, Hindi, and English.

• Dr. Pranathi Reddy, a leading Gynaecologist in Hyderabad, has more than 28 years of experience in women's health and wellness.
• Apart from being a gynaecologist for laparoscopic surgery in Hyderabad, she is skilled in abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy, mammoplasty, mastopexy and liposuction.
• Her areas of expertise include urogynaecology and managing high-risk pregnancies, repeated pregnancy loss, and menopause symptoms.
• She did her MBBS from Rajiv Gandhi University in 1996 and her MD (Gynaecology) from MRMC, Gulbarga, in 2000.
• Dr. Pranathi, a top obstetrician in India, has organised numerous health camps in schools and colleges to promote awareness about women's reproductive health and has received recognition from the media and society.
• She has published more than 46 articles in numerous national and international journals, contributing to the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Dr. Pranathi holds lifetime membership of the Indian Medical Association and is an active member of the Federation of Obstetrics & Gynecology Society of India (FOGSI) and the Indian Menopausal Society.

• Dr. Lokesh Lingappa is a Pediatric Neurologist with over 27 years of experience.
• His expertise ranges from neonatal neurological disorders, infantile epilepsy, intensive care neurology, and long-term outcomes of acute neurological disorders. 
• He completed his MBBS from Karnataka Medical College, Hubli, Karnataka, Pediatric Training from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, and DM (Neurology) from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru. 
• He pursued his passion for further pediatric neurology training and completed MRCPCH in the UK. 
• He was trained at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Bristol Children’s Hospital as a fellow in pediatric neurology in Bristol, UK. 
• Dr. Lingappa was awarded the Best Outgoing Neurology Student (Dr Anisya Vasanth Award) at NIMHANS 2003. 
• He also received the Travel Fellowship Grant Award at the International Child Neurology Conference (ICNA) held in Montreal, Canada, in 2006. 
• He won the Best Paper award at the International Child Neurology Conference in Brazil in 2014 (Neurological Presentations of Childhood Cancers).
• He has three best poster awards at national and international level conferences.
• Dr. Lingappa has described a new mechanism for childhood stroke for the first time in the world (Mineralizing angiopathy with infantile Basal Ganglia Stroke after Minor Trauma).
• He is actively involved in educating pediatricians and primary care teams about the essentials of the management of common neurological problems. 
• He has many national and international publications and presentations to his credit. 
• He has authored a few chapters in books released by the Indian Academy of Pediatrics. 
• He was the editor of the Newsletter for Rainbow Children’s Hospital and Perinatal Centre, Hyderabad, for five years.
• Dr. Lingappa is a member of various associations and bodies namely, International Child Neurology Association(ICNA), Association of Child Neurology, Indian Academy of Neurology (IAN) India, and Indian Academy of Pediatrics. 
• He was the Secretary of Pediatric Epilepsy Society of Hyderabad (PESH), Hyderabad.
• He was the Organizing Secretary of the AOCN National Conference in Feb 2014 and the IAP Neurology Conference in July 2019.
• He served as Secretary of AOCN from 2014 to 2016. 
• He was invited as a Presidential Guest for the British Pediatric Neurology Association Conference held in Belfast in Jan 2020. 
• Dr. Lingappa has been Chairperson of the IAP Neurology Subsection since January 2020.
• He is fluent in Telugu, Hindi, and English.

Dr. Harish Jayaram is a distinguished Paediatric Surgeon with over 31 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier medical care. He is dedicated to providing compassionate and innovative surgical care for children. With extensive training and expertise, he is a champion of minimally invasive techniques, ensuring minimal pain and faster recovery for his young patients. 

Why Choose Dr. Jayaram?

• Exceptional Training & Expertise: With over 31+ years of experience, he trained at prestigious institutions like PGIMER, Chandigarh and the Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health, Bangalore. Dr. Jayaram brings a wealth of knowledge and specialised expertise to paediatric surgery.
• Minimally Invasive Surgery Pioneer: Dr Jayaram specialises in minimally invasive surgery for children, utilising advanced techniques to minimise pain, scarring, and recovery time. His focus is on getting children back home sooner.
• Expert in Bronchoscopic Procedures: He is highly skilled in bronchoscopic procedures, with a proven track record of successfully removing foreign objects from children's airways, saving lives and preventing serious complications.
• Established Paediatric Surgical Care at the District Level: Dr Jayaram established specialised paediatric surgical services at the district level in Hassan, Karnataka; he is passionate about providing accessible care and greatly enhanced healthcare access for the significant children's population.

• Dr. Vidyasagar Chandankere is a renowned Paediatric Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon having 19 years of experience.
• He completed his MBBS Degree from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli in 2002 and MS in Orthopaedics from Sri Siddhartha Medical College & Research Institute, Tumkur, in 2008.
• He also gained a Fellowship In Paediatric Orthopaedics from Hong Kong.
• His areas of specialization are Flatfoot, Fracture and dislocations in Children, Bow Legs & Knock knees, etc.
• He also treats adults with childhood orthopaedics problems.
• He is an active member of the Paediatric Orthopedic Society of India and the Indian Orthopaedic Association.
• He is involved in research and published many research articles.

• Dr. Purnachandra Badabagni is a famous Dermatologist & Cosmetic Surgeon with over 24 years of experience.
• She specializes in Leucoderma, Psoriasis, and Cosmetics Treatment.
• Her MBBS was from Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool, in 2000.
• Later, she received her MD (Dermatology) from Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, in 2005.
• Dr. Badabagni is an active member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and the International Society of Dermatology.
• She has about 20 publications published in various national and international journals.

• Dr. Mundumula Shyamala is a Gynecologist and Obstetrician with over 19 years of expertise in this field.
• She pursued her MBBS and PG (DGO) from Gandhi Medical College in 2000 and 2004, respectively, and her DNB (OBG) from Kamineni Hospitals in 2007.
• She underwent training for Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from Fernandez Hospital, Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy from Kirloskar Hospital, and Internship Fellowship Course from Genesis Hospital.
• Dr. Mundumula has delivered professional talks in various educational institutions and software companies creating health awareness.
• She is a member of the Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India.

• Dr. Srinivas Namineni is a leading Pediatric Dentist with over 27 years of experience.
• His expertise is treating dental issues of special needs children, as well as children with medically compromising conditions.
• After completing his BDS, he gained his MDS (Pediatric Dentistry) from Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davangere, in 1994.
• Dr. Namineni is among the first members of the International Association of Pediatric Dentistry (IAPD) in India.
• He has over 15 indexed scientific publications to his credit.

• Dr. Vijayanand Jamalpuri is a Neonatologist and General Pediatrician with over 20 years of experience.
• He specializes in caring for extremely preterm infants, critically ill neonates, and unwell children. 
• After completing his MBBS from Osmania Medical College, he also achieved an MD in Pediatrics from Niloufer Hospital, Hyderabad.
• He also earned MRCPCH, FRCPCH, CCT (UK), and a Fellowship in Neonatology from New Zealand.
• His other qualifications include a post-graduate certificate in medical education from the University of Bristol, a UK certificate in clinician-performed ultrasound, and an Australia IPSS-INSPIRE fellowship in simulation, USA.
• With an extensive career spanning nearly a decade in the United Kingdom and a two-year tenure in New Zealand, he pursued advanced studies in pediatrics and neonatology.
• Dr. Vijayanand serves as faculty for DNB Paediatrics, Fellowship in Neonatology, and the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), as well as simulation-based courses and faculty development programs in simulation.
• As a passionate medical educator, he advocates for translational learning and has played a pivotal role in promoting simulation-based learning for enhanced patient safety in India. 
• Dr. Vijayanand is an examiner for MRCPCH and Fellowship in Neonatology. 
• Additionally, he serves as a reviewer for peer-reviewed journals and has earned accolades for his presentations at regional, national, and international forums. 
• He is listed among the best doctors of South India by Outlook and India Today in the year 2023.
• He is fluent in Telugu, Hindi, and English.

Dr. Leena Priyambada is a leading Senior Consultant in Pediatric Endocrinology, dedicated to providing exceptional care to children and adolescents with hormonal disorders. With over 24 years of experience, Dr. Leena expertly manages a wide range of endocrine conditions, bringing hope and improved health to young patients.

Why Choose Dr. Leena?

• Extensive Expertise: With 24+ years focused on pediatric endocrinology, Dr. Leena brings a wealth of knowledge and specialised expertise to every patient.
• Advanced Training & Global Perspective: Dr. Leena has trained at premier institutes in India and abroad, including PGIMER Chandigarh, SGPGI Lucknow, Cincinnati Children's Hospital (Ohio, USA), and The Children's Hospital at Westmead (Sydney, Australia). This extensive training ensures that she utilises the latest evidence-based practices.
• Shaping Global Guidelines: Dr. Leena's expertise is recognized internationally. She was selected as a Project Officer for the prestigious 2022 ISPAD (International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes) guidelines, actively shaping the future of pediatric diabetes care worldwide.
• Advocator for Children with Type 1 Diabetes: Dr. Leena is of the opinion that type 1 diabetes is a condition, not a disease, and can be effectively managed with the appropriate education and care. Her research and commitment are directed toward enhancing the quality of life for children who are affected by this condition.
• Founder Member of ISPAE: Dr Leena is one of the founder members of the Indian Society of Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology (ISPAE) and has been ISPAE joint secretary in 2019-20.

• Dr. Syeda Nikhat Baquer is a leading Dermatologist with over 28 years of experience.
• Her clinical expertise lies in Skin Boosters & Fillers, Trichology, Body Sculpting, and Acne / Pimples Treatment.
• She completed her MBBS from Deccan College Of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, in 1996.
• Later, she received a Diploma in Dermatology, Venerology, and Leprosy (DVD).
• Dr. Nikhat is a member of the Cosmetic Dermatology Society of India.