Best Pediatricians in Bangalore, India

• Dr. Sahana Shankar is a Paediatric Gastroenterologist and hepatologist with 16 years of experience.
• Her areas of expertise include neonatal and infantile jaundice, chronic liver failure, liver and multi-visceral transplantation, chronic diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease, autoimmune and other chronic liver diseases.
• She is a life member of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics and Indian Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Clinical Nutrition.
• She completed her training pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and clinical nutrition at the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
• During her training time, she has performed 200 liver transplants in children as part of a  multidisciplinary team.
• After MBBS from JSS Medical College and Hospital, Mysore, she completed MD in Pediatrics from Seth G.S. Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.
• She has been awarded:
  • European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, hepatology and Clinical Nutrition (ESPGHAN) young investigator Award, 2018 in Geneva, Switzerland
  • Awarded Nestle Nutrition Institute Scholarship in Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Clinical nutrition, 2016
  • Best Outgoing Student award and Gold medal in MBBS in 2009

• Dr. Prakash R is a pediatric cardiologist with 15+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise include echocardiography, fetal echocardiography, congenital heart disease and interventional pediatric and adult congenital heart disease.
• He completed MBBS from Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Karnataka, MD in pediatrics from NSCB Medical College, Madhya Pradesh and FNB in pediatric cardiology from the National Board of Examination, India.
• He has many publications under his name in national and international journals.
• Dr. Prakash did training in pediatric cardiology from prestigious hospitals of India.
• He has contributed presentations at national and international forums.

• Dr. Nalini Giridhar Shenoy is a reputed Pediatrician with 45 years of rich experience.
• After completing her MBBS in 1977, she did Diploma in Child Health in 1979, and MD in Pediatrics in 1981 from Kasturba Medical College. 
• Her areas of expertise are Chickenpox treatment, Autism, Williams syndrome, etc.
• She has bagged 12 prestigious awards. 
• She has a membership of the Karnataka Medical Council.

• Dr. Rashmi B V is a pediatrician with 9+ years of experience.
• Her areas of expertise include general pediatrics, vaccination and nutrition.
• After completing MBBS, she did MS from Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore and DNB from Kanchi Kamakoti Childs Trust Hospital, Chennai.
• Dr. Rashmi has been awarded the MRCPCH by the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health, UK.
• She has been backed by numerous accolades and certifications.
• She is on the faculty panel of various national conferences.

• Dr. Shobhana Sankar is a pediatrician with 11+ years of experience.
• Her clinical interest includes newborn care, vaccination, infant feeding, lactation management, and neonatal emergencies.
• She is a life member of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics.
• Dr. Shobhana has won many prizes in the academic quiz, including 5 distinctions in undergraduate.
• She completed her MBBS from Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, MD in Pediatrics from the Institute of Child’ Health and Children’ Hospital (ICH), Chennai.
• She has penned several articles that are published in national journals.

• Dr. Jayanth Sundar Sampath is a Paediatric Orthopaedist of high acclaim with experience of more than 25 years.
• He is proficient in treating children’s fractures, cerebral palsy, clubfoot, complex limb deformities, poliomyelitis, Muscular dystrophy, and neuropathy.
• Dr. Jayanth was instrumental in setting up the Bangalore Institute of Movement Research and Analysis (BIMRA), a unit with facility for 3-D walking and movement analysis. This institute provides rational and scientific decisions for children with cerebral palsy, adults with neurological problems, running and sports analysis to prevent injuries in athletes and assessment of injured athletes.
• He has pioneered the usage of the Fassier-Duvall Telescopic rod for Osteogenesis Imperfecta and the 8-plate device for correction of knee flexion contractures in children with cerebral palsy.
• He was a faculty member of the MCh Ortho program at Wrightington Hospital UK. 
• He has also regularly lectured on the Paediatric Orthopaedic course at Alder Hey Hospital. 
• He successfully organized the 1st International Meeting on Hip disorders in Cerebral Palsy at Liverpool, in March 2010.
• The doctor attends conferences and delivers numerous guest lectures at conferences and CME programs held in India and abroad.
• Dr. Jayanth is the Organising Secretary of the Annual Conference of Paediatric Orthopaedics 2016 in Bangalore
• He is a member of several prestigious associations that include: Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of India, Bangalore Orthopaedic Society, Karnataka Orthopaedic Association and Indian Orthopaedic Society (IOS UK).
• He also takes interest in research and has 25 publications in peer-reviewed international journals.
• He has also authored chapters in books.

• Dr. Prakash Vemgal is one of the best Pediatricians and Neonatologists, with 31 years of experience.
• His areas of expertise include infant and child nutrition, childhood infections, newborn care, vaccination and immunization, development assessment, treatment of viral fevers, nutritional assessment, and infectious disease treatment.
• He did an MBBS from Bangalore University in 1992 and a Fellowship in Neonatology from the University Of Melbourne in 2002.
• Later, he earned a Diploma in Child Health from The Royal College Of Physicians Of Ireland in 2015.
• He is a respected member of Child Health, the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, and the Royal College of Paediatrics.

• Dr. Harini Sreedharan is a pediatrician with 10+ years of experience.
• Her areas of expertise include neonatology, breast-feeding, immunization, management and stabilization of premature neonates, treatment of pulmonary hypertension in neonates, cooling for birth asphyxia and ECMO in Neonatology.
• She has been part of the team involved in first Neonatal ECMO in Karnataka.
• Dr. Harini is a member of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics and National Neonatology Forum.
• She completed MBBS from Padmashree Dr. DY Patil Medical College, Navi Mumbai and MS from Southern Railway Headquarters Hospital, Chennai.
• She has many publications under her name in national journals and newspapers.

• Dr. Parrimala Nath is a pediatric cardiologist with 10+ years of experience.
• Her areas of expertise include congenital heart disease, arrhythmias, electrophysiology, heart failure and heart transplant.
• She is highly qualified and holds an MBBS degree from KMC, Bangalore.
• She has numerous scientific publications in various journals of national and international repute.
• She on the faculty panel of various national and international conferences.
• Dr. Parrimala completed her training in pediatric cardiology from prestigious hospitals in India.

• Dr. Minal V. Kekatpure is a pediatric neurologist with 10+ years of experience.
• Her areas of expertise include Developmental neurology, Disorders of prenatal onset, Autism spectrum disorders, pediatric stroke, neurological infections, demyelinating disorders and autoimmune disorders.
• She completed MBBS from Government Medical College, Nagpur, MD in Pediatrics from Government Medical College, Nagpur, fellowship in Pediatric Neurology from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi and fellowship in Child Neurology from Weill Cornell Medical College, New York City, USA.
• Dr. Minal has been awarded the best outgoing tribal primary health care medical officer and the best teaching faculty oral paper presentation at IAP- Neuropedicon.
• She has many publications in prestigious neurological journals and a textbook chapter in an international edition of Handbook of Neurology edited by Dr Oliver Dulac, Dr Maryse Lassonde and Dr Harvey Sarnat.
• She has presented and attended in several national and international conferences.
• She is a life member of International Child Neurology Association, National Childhood Disability group Member of Bangalore Neurological Society, IAP Pediatric Neurology Chapter, Autism Society of India, Global Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, Bangalore Neurological Society, Association of child neurologists in India and founder member and executive committee member of Child Neurology Group, Karnataka.

• Dr. Pooja Prakash Mallya is a pediatric Hematologist and oncologist with 10+ years of experience.
• She completed her MBBS from Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar, MD in Pediatrics from MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore and did her fellowship from HCG Bangalore Institute of Oncology.
• Her areas of expertise include pediatric hematology, pediatric oncology and BMT.
• Dr. Pooja is a member of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics, PHO Chapter of IAP and Indian Medical Council.
• She has several national and international presentations to her credit.
• She is a recipient of several prestigious awards and recognitions

Dr. Nagendra Kumar V R is a leading Paediatric Gastroenterologist, committed to providing exceptional care for children with gastrointestinal and liver conditions. With over 18 years of experience, he has performed over 2,000 paediatric endoscopies, including procedures on pre-term babies, offering relief and improved health to his young patients.

Why Choose Dr. Nagendra Kumar V R?

• Extensive Experience in Paediatric GI Care: With over 18 years dedicated to paediatric gastroenterology, Dr. Kumar brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in managing a wide range of digestive and liver conditions in children.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He specialises in therapeutic endoscopy, inflammatory bowel illnesses, chronic liver disease, and liver transplants. He is well-known for undertaking complicated surgeries on the smallest patients.
• Pioneer in Paediatric Endoscopy: As the first Paediatric Gastroenterologist from Karnataka to complete a DM in Paediatric Gastroenterology, Dr. Kumar brings specialised expertise and advanced training to the region.
• High Volume Endoscopist: Dr. Kumar has performed over 2,000 paediatric endoscopies, showcasing his proficiency and skill in this crucial diagnostic and therapeutic procedure.