Best Pediatricians in India

• Dr. Annapoorna Tadavarthy is a General Pediatrician with over 14 years of experience in India and the UK.
• Her areas of interest include general pediatrics, infectious diseases, asthma and allergies, neonatal services, vaccination, and infant and child nutrition.
• She gained invaluable experience in various specialities of Paediatrics including General Paediatrics, Neonatology, Developmental Paediatrics, Pediatric emergencies, Pediatric surgery. 
• Dr. Tadavarthy completed her MBBS from SRTM University, Maharashtra, and also achieved Diploma in Child Health (DCH), UK, and Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH), UK.
• She has prepared guidelines, presented scientific papers at conferences, is a teacher for Pediatric postgraduate students, and is also a thesis guide. 
• She is a member of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP), the Indian Medical Association (IMA), and the General Medical Council (GMC).
• She is fluent in Telugu and English.

• Dr. Pillarisetti Naveen Saradhi is a renowned Pediatric Pulmonologist with over 20 years of experience.
• He completed his MBBS and MD in pediatrics from Hyderabad, followed by postgraduate training abroad (Birmingham and Manchester), UK, for CCT in pediatrics and pediatric respiratory medicine.
• Later, he did a pediatric respiratory fellowship at the prestigious royal children’s hospital in Melbourne.
• He has a particular interest in Pediatric bronchoscopies.
• He has his papers published in national and international journals.
• He is also a respected member of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP), the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), and the European Respiratory Society (ERS).

• Dr. Soniya Tambe is a Neurologist with more than 13 years of experience.
• She specializes in Adult and Pediatric Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Stroke, Migraine, and Chronic Pain.
• She did her primary medical education (MBBS) from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences in 2010. Then, she specialized in diagnosing and managing pediatric disorders by pursuing an MD - Pediatrics from Goa Medical College in 2014.
• Later, she did DM - Neurology from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute in 2020.
• She has done various certificate courses like Certification in Migraine by Mayoclinic, Certification in EEG by the American Epilepsy Society, and Epileptology Course of Proficiency Level by the International League Against Epilepsy.
• She is known for her profound knowledge and skills in neurology. 

• Dr. Sandhya Vaddadi is a well-known Pediatric Hematologist & Oncologist with 13 years of experience.
• Her clinical expertise lies in managing pediatric malignant and hematological disorders.
• She earned an MBBS from Andhra University in 2011.
• Her MD in Pediatrics was from Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, in 2016.
• Dr. Vaddadi also received a Fellowship (FNB) in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at Rainbow Children's Hospital, Hyderabad, in 2019.
• She was awarded gold medals in 12 subjects and was named the best outgoing student during her MBBS.

Dr. Anu Sharma is a well-regarded Paediatric Intensivist and Neonatologist with over 16 years of experience in the specialised area of paediatric critical care. She is well known for her blend of scientific rigour and genuine compassion, and she is dedicated to providing world-class medical care to the most critically ill children and newborns.

• Extensive and International Clinical Expertise: With over 16+ years of experience in paediatrics, Dr. Sharma has a proven track record of managing critically ill children in high-pressure PICUs at leading institutions in both India and the UK.
• Advanced Training and Specialised Expertise: Dr. Sharma has received world-class training, including a Fellowship in Paediatric Critical Care at the University of Manchester (UK), the coveted MRCPCH (UK), and a Postgraduate Diploma in Paediatric Nutrition from Boston University (USA). Her specialty includes the treatment of severe respiratory disorders, allergies, and asthma in children.
• Leader in Compassionate Critical Care: Dr. Sharma, who specialises in treating the sickest children, is known for her patient-centred approach, which combines empathy and compassion with evidence-based medicine to deliver the best possible outcomes for her young patients and their families.
• Award-Winning Excellence: Dr. Sharma's dedication to paediatrics has been recognised with prestigious accolades, including the Dr. J. R. Srivastava Gold Medal in General Paediatrics and the Dr. V. K. Kapoor Essay Award at PEDICON 2014 for her outstanding contributions.

Dr. Prashanth Y M is a distinguished Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon with over 26 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier medical care. With over 6000 successful procedures, he has established a reputation for precision and excellence in the field.

Why Choose Dr. Prashanth?

• Extensive Surgical Expertise: With over 26 years of experience and more than 6,000 successful cases, Dr. Prashanth has a proven track record in treating adult and paediatric cardiac conditions.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He is renowned for minimally invasive cardiac surgeries (MICS), valve repairs, and beating-heart bypass surgeries. His expertise extends to Robotic Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Surgery (conventional, hybrid/TEVAR), and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR/TAVI).
• Pioneer in Complex Cardiac Procedures: Dr. Prashanth's areas of interest include heart transplantation, extracorporeal life support, and LVADs, showcasing his proficiency in advanced life-saving techniques.
• Leader in Cardiothoracic Surgery: He has extensive experience in both Adult Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Surgery, including VATS and Robotic Thoracic Surgery.
• Published Author & Researcher: Dr. Prashanth has contributed to medical literature with publications in journals, including studies on sinus venosus atrial septal defect, total anomalous pulmonary venous connection, and Aspergillus endocarditis.

• Dr. Nidhi Rawal is an accomplished Paediatric Cardiologist in Gurgaon having 24+ years of experience in her field.
• She is among the leading paediatric cardiac surgeons in Gurgaon, specialising in paediatric, neonatal, and adult congenital diseases, echocardiography, and septal defect closure.
• Dr. Nidhi also holds expertise in balloon dilation of aortic and pulmonary valves, temporary pacemaker implantation, cath lab interventions, angiography, and is a well-known paediatric cardiovascular surgeon in Gurgaon.
• She did her MBBS from KGMC, Lucknow, in 2000 and her MD from GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, in 2004.
• Afterwards, she pursued a Fellowship of the National Board (FNB) in Paediatric Cardiology from Madras Medical Mission, Chennai, in 2006.
• She is a renowned paediatric cardiac surgeon for heart surgery in Gurgaon and received recognition for her presentations on renal injury in perinatal asphyxia and malaria in children, among other topics.
• Dr. Nidhi has published numerous research articles in both national and international journals.
• She is a life member of the Indian Academy of Paediatrics and the Paediatric Cardiac Society of India.

• Dr. Kapil Bhagwatrao Sachane is a leading Neonatologist and Pediatric Intensivist with over 15 years of experience.
• His expertise lies in pediatric emergencies, complex chronic illnesses, neonatal transports, respiratory problems, high-frequency ventilation, pediatric trauma cases, and more.
• After completing his MBBS from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, 2002, he also achieved DNB in Pediatrics from Rainbow Hospitals.
• Dr. Sachane also achieved MRCPCH, UK, a Fellowship in Neonatology, UK, a Fellowship in PICU and CICU, UK, and a Fellowship in Paediatric Intensive Care Transport, London.
• He is also trained for FNBC (Facility Based Newborn Care)
• Additionally, he has published numerous papers.

• Dr. Lakshminarayanan K is a Pediatric Neurologist and Epileptologist with over 16 years of experience.
• His expertise includes the treatment of complex genetic and uncontrolled epilepsies in children.
• He has vast experience in treating children with super refractory status epilepticus (autoimmune encephalitis and degenerative brain disease in children).
• He is also well qualified and experienced in the pre-surgical workup of infants and children with drug-resistant epilepsy for epilepsy surgery, including stereo-EEG implantation. 
• His educational qualifications include MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) from AIIMS, New Delhi (2006), and DM (Pediatric Neurology) from AIIMS, New Delhi (2010).
• Dr. Lakshminarayanan also has a Fellowship in Epilepsy and EEG from RCH, Melbourne.
• He has actively participated in various National and International Conferences and training courses in child neurology and epilepsy. 
• He has several publications in well-reputed International Journals to his credit. 
• He is an invited faculty member for the ASEPA EEG Course for Neurologists in South Asia. 
• He has been a member of the Epilepsiome Task Force of ILAE and an active member of the Indian Epilepsy Society – Young Epilepsy Section. 
• He is a well-known member of the International Child Neurology Association (ICNA), the Indian Epilepsy Society (IES), Epilepsy Society of Australia (ESA), the American Academy of Neurology, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM), Association of Child Neurology (India) (AOCN), the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM).

• Dr. Sahana S is a Neonatologist with 12 years of experience.
• Her expertise lies in treating critically ill newborns and performing neonatal transplant surgery.
• After her MBBS from Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Pondicherry in 2011, she did MD (Paediatrics) from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2016.
• She has completed an IAP fellowship in Neonatology from Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru.
• Dr. Sahana is proficient in Kannada, English, Tamil languages.

• Dr. Siva Prasad Annepu is an Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon having 11 years of rich experience.
• He has performed more than 10000 Orthopaedic surgeries to date.
• His areas of specialization are Advanced Trauma care, complex Trauma, Polytrauma, Spine Surgery, Bone Tumors(Cancers), Pediatric Orthopaedics, Key Hole Surgery, Joint Replacement Surgeries, Arthroscopy and Geriatric Orthopedics.
• Dr. Siva Prasad Annepu has several publications, journals and articles to his name.  
• He has completed MBBS and MS from the Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
• Dr. Siva Prasad Annepu is well-versed in Hindi, Telugu and English.

• Dr. Ajay M is a trained Nephrologist with 10+ years of experience.
• He is an expert in the management of Nephrotic syndrome, Tubular disorders and has a keen interest in intensive Nephrology and renal transplantation. 
• He is a member of the International Pediatric Nephrology Association, the Indian Society of Pediatric Nephrology, the Indian academy of paediatrics, the Telangana Medical Council and the Indian Medical Association.
• Dr. Ajay M gained his MBBS from Mysore Medical College & Research Institute.
• He completed his MD from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi.
• Dr. Ajay M has a TN-MGR university-recognized fellowship in Pediatric Nephrology from the Christian Medical College, Vellore.