23 Best Pediatrics Doctors in India

Dr Malvika Parlikar is a paediatric specialist at Cura Hospitals who focuses on the urgent needs of critically ill newborns. She manages the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with expertise in life-support and complex pharmacological treatments.

• Provides ventilatory support for infants with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)
• Administers parenteral nutrition – delivering essential nutrients intravenously for babies unable to feed
• Treats neonatal sepsis and manages care for congenital anomalies
• Holds a DNB in Paediatrics and a Diploma in Child Health (DCH)

Karunya K leads the paediatric care pathway at Cura Hospitals in Bengaluru. She specialises in creating structured treatment plans that focus on long-term growth and development.

• Manages routine kids check-ups and comprehensive preventive care
• Expertise in childhood illnesses and general health monitoring
• Oversees paediatric vaccination programmes and immunisation schedules
• Holds an MD in Paediatrics and MBBS medical qualifications

Professor Brajesh Kumar Jha is a Senior Consultant in Neonatology who brings nearly three years of clinical and academic experience from the Australian healthcare system.

• Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Undergoing peer review for Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP)
• Specialises in neonatal and perinatal medicine for newborn care
• Provides essential early stabilisation and ongoing management for infants
• Focuses on complex perinatal support at Altrus HealthCare

Amodini Walia serves as a Consultant Paediatrician and Rheumatologist at Altrus HealthCare. This doctor focuses on the intersection of newborn health and complex autoimmune conditions.

• Treats paediatric rheumatology cases involving immune-driven illnesses
• Manages newborn and infant care for critical illnesses
• Provides inpatient diagnostic evaluation for paediatric rheumatological disease
• Develops structured treatment plans for complex autoimmune disorders
• Completed specialised training in paediatric rheumatology

Professor Krishnan is a leader in paediatric respiratory medicine, serving as Chief of Pulmonology at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. He brings high-level academic expertise to Altrus HealthCare for children with complex lung and sleep disorders.

• Specialises in asthma, cystic fibrosis, and chronic lung disease of prematurity
• Performs bronchoscopy – uses a thin camera to examine airways without major surgery
• Conducts sleep studies to diagnose and manage paediatric sleep apnoea
• Professor of Paediatrics at New York Medical College
• Advises the New York State Department of Health on asthma programmes

Dr Kiran Kapde Dadhe is a dedicated child dental specialist at Trisa Dental Solutions. She completed a three-year intensive residency to master the complexities of pediatric dentistry.

• Focuses on managing children with diverse behavioural needs
• Provides specialised care for children with special health needs
• Adapts treatment plans to suit each child's individual situation
• Completed her Master's degree in Pediatric Dentistry in Rajasthan
• Practises at a clinic offering comprehensive follow-up dental services

Professor Prashant Jain is a dual-qualified paediatric surgeon and urologist at BLK Super Speciality Hospital. He is a double gold medallist with elite-level training in neonatal and paediatric procedures.

• Specialises in paediatric urology – treating conditions of the bladder, kidneys, and urinary tract
• Uses laparoscopic surgery – a minimally invasive approach using small incisions for faster healing
• Performs specialist appendicitis treatments for children
• Recognised member of the Indian Association of Pediatric Surgery
• Authored research on managing splenic abscesses without invasive surgery

Allappa V Bankar is a paediatrician at Manipal Hospitals, focusing on the health and development of children from birth through to adolescence.

• Provides routine health screenings and immunisations
• Manages common childhood illnesses and infectious diseases
• Focuses on monitoring physical and emotional development milestones
• Practices at Manipal Hospitals, a major multi-specialty healthcare provider

Dr Rajni Farmania is a specialist in paediatric neurology at the BLK-Max Super Specialty Hospital in Delhi.

• Focuses on diagnosing and managing neurological disorders in infants, children, and adolescents
• Consults at one of India's largest private tertiary care hospitals
• Provides dedicated care for conditions affecting the developing brain and nervous system
• Part of a multidisciplinary team at a major metropolitan medical centre