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

• 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. 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. K L Narasimha Rao is a renowned Pediatric Orthopedician with over 20 years of experience.
• His clinical expertise lies in Pediatric Ortho-Trauma and Pediatric Bone Tumor Surgeries.
• He completed his MBBS and MS (Ortho).
• After that, he received a Fellowship in Pediatric Orthopedics from MC Manipal, Women & Children Hospital, Australia, and Kent Children Hospital, Hong Kong. 
• Dr. Rao was also awarded the Young Scientist Award in Singapore in 2001.

• Dr. Satya Kiran Avvaru is a well-known Pediatric ENT and Cochlear Implant Surgeon in Hyderabad.
• He has over 20 years of experience in Pediatric Cochlear Implantation (advanced) and Auditory Brainstem Implantation (ABI).
• He completed his MBBS from Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal, in 2004.
• Afterward, he received a Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology (DLO) from the Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, in 2008.
• Later, he obtained a DNB (ENT) from the National Board of Examination, India, in 2012.
• Dr. Satya also gained a Fellowship in Implant Otology from Christian Medical College, Vellore, and another in Cochlear Implant Surgery from the USA in 2016.
• He is an active member of the Cochlear Implant Group of India (CIGI), the Indian Society of Otology (ISO), and the Association of Otolaryngologists of India (AOI).

• Dr. Leenatha Jakkidi is a renowned General Pediatrician and Pediatric Endocrinologist in Hyderabad.
• She has over 22 years of experience in managing common hormone-related disorders in children, like growth, obesity, puberty, and thyroid-related problems.
• She completed her MBBS from Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada.
• Her FRCP and MRCP were from the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health UK.
• Later, she received Certified Training in Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes from the UK. 
• She was awarded the APJ Abdul Kalam Award for Excellence in Health Care in 2020.
• Dr. Jakkidi is a member of the International Society of Pediatric Adolescent Diabetes, the Indian Society of Pediatric Adolescent Endocrinology, the National Neonatal Forum, and the Indian Academy of Pediatrics.

• Dr. Ujjwala Desai is a General Pediatrician with over 21 years of experience.
• She specialises in services like Limping child, Growth & Development Evaluation/Management, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Treatment, Nutritional Assessment, Newborn Care, Thyroid Disease in Children, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescence, etc.
• She completed his MBBS from Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Karad, Maharashtra, and DCH from Sir HN Hospital, Mumbai. 
• She completed her DNB in Pediatrics and later completed MRCPCH (UK).
• Dr. Desai is also actively involved in Training for students enrolled in the DNB Pediatrics post-graduation program across all branches of Rainbow Hospital and has been appointed as DNB Coordinator and Academic Coordinator for Rainbow Hospital.
• She is fluent in Telugu and English.

• Dr. Nalinikanta Panigraphy is a Neonatologist & Development Pediatrician with over 21 years of experience.
• His area of interests include care of extreme prematurity, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), nitric oxide for persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN), conventional and high frequency ventilation, etc.
• His educational qualifications include MBBS, MD (Pediatrics), and DNB (Neonatology).
• He has trained in the Development of Neonatology and various Neurodevelopment Assessment tools. 
• Dr. Nalinikanta is also a national-level teaching faculty member in neurodevelopment workshops, and he has many research works and presentations to his credit. 
• He is fluent in English and Hindi.

• Dr. V.V.R Satya Prasad is among the leading Pediatric Nephrologists in Hyderabad.
• He has been practicing for more than 14 years in his field.
• He completed his MBBS from Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada, and MD in Pediatrics from Guntur Medical College. He completed International Pediatric Nephrology Association (IPNA) fellowship in Pediatric Nephrology from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
• His area of expertise is the management of Steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome and is good at intensive renal care.
• He is an active member of the International Pediatric Nephrology Association, the Indian Society of Pediatric Nephrology, and the Indian Academy of Pediatrics.
• He has numerous papers in national and international scientific conferences and has participated as a speaker in many conferences.

• Dr. Abhishek Ravindra Jain is one of the best Pediatric Neurologists in Hyderabad.
• He has 17+ years of experience in his field.
• His areas of specialization are Epilepsy, Pediatric Neuroradiology, etc.
• After completing his MBBS from Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry, he pursued MD in Pediatrics from Mamata Medical College, Khammam, Telangana.
• He also received Fellowship in Pediatric Neurology from  SAT Children’s Hospital, Thiruvananthpuram, Kerala.
• He has gained proficient skills and knowledge in his segment.