Best Pediatricians in Rainbow Children's Hospital & BirthRight by Rainbow, Bangalore, India

Dr. Sejal Shah is a compassionate and experienced Paediatric Cardiologist with over 28 years of dedicated service to improving the lives of children with heart conditions.

Why Choose Dr. Sejal Shah?

• Unmatched Experience: Dr. Sejal Shah brings over 28 years of specialised expertise to the field of paediatric cardiology, providing valuable experience.
• Comprehensive Cardiology Services: Her special interests cover Invasive Paediatric and Fetal Cardiology.
• Specialised Expertise: Dr. Shah is particularly focused on the care of children with heart conditions through invasive procedures and fetal cardiology.
• Acclaimed Academic Background: Her medical education includes an MBBS from Gujarat University in 1996 and an MD in Pediatrics from the same University in 1998.

Dr Arvind Shenoi is a leading Paediatrician & Neonatologist dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care for infants and children. With over 30 years of experience, Dr Shenoi has touched the lives of countless families, ensuring the healthy development of their children.

Why Choose Dr Shenoi?

• Unmatched Experience: With 30+ years dedicated to paediatric and neonatal care, Dr Shenoi brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every patient.
• Advanced Training & Global Perspective: As a Fellow at Monash Medical Centre, Melbourne, Australia, and with an MD in Paediatrics & DM in Neonatology from PGIMER, Chandigarh, Dr Shenoi offers world-class expertise in neonatal and paediatric care.
• Specialised Expertise in Neonatal Nutrition & Low Birth Weight Care: He is highly skilled in managing the unique needs of extremely low birth weight and premature neonates, with a special interest in optimising neonatal nutrition and providing comprehensive follow-up care.
• Trusted and Respected in the Community: With a high patient satisfaction rating (97% from 916 patients), Dr. Shenoi is recognised as one of the best Paediatricians & Neonatologists in Bengaluru, earning the trust of families across the region.

About Dr. Antony Robert Charles: A Pioneer in Pediatric Surgery and Urology - Transforming Children's Lives

Dr. Antony Robert Charles is a prominent Pediatric Surgeon and Urologist with an extraordinary experience of around 30 years. He is committed to providing exceptional treatment to children, neonates, and infants. As a specialist in his field, he excels in pediatric and neonatal care, pediatric trauma, and minimally invasive surgery. His extensive expertise and dedication make him a trusted name in pediatric surgical care.

Why Choose Dr. Antony Robert Charles?

• Extensive Paediatric Surgical & Urological Expertise: With an impressive 30+ years of experience, he has extensive expertise in managing a wide range of paediatric surgical and urological conditions. He specialises in paediatric and neonatal care, paediatric trauma, and minimally invasive surgery. His dedication and vast knowledge make him a highly trusted expert in the field.
• Leading-Edge Minimally Invasive Techniques: A fellowship-trained expert in laparoscopic procedures, he utilises minimally invasive techniques for a wide array of pediatric conditions, resulting in smaller incisions, faster recovery times, and reduced scarring.
• Specialised Expertise in Neonatal Surgery & Pediatric Urology: Dr. Charles possesses a particular interest and advanced skills in complex neonatal surgical procedures and pediatric urological conditions, ensuring specialised care for the youngest patients.
• Award-Winning Educator & Surgical Leader: Recognised for his excellence in surgical teaching with the prestigious Lorimer Dodd Award (University of Sydney) for two consecutive years, he is a respected mentor shaping the future of pediatric surgery.

• 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. 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.

• Dr. Rashmi Adiga is a reputed Paediatric Neurologist with experience of more than 15 years.
• She is adept at managing general pediatric problems as well as complex pediatric neurological problems. 
• She has acquired skills in clinical experience in treating children with seizures, epilepsy/complex epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, cerebral palsy, movement disorders, developmental delay and complex physical disability, developmental coordination disorder, learning disability, autistic spectrum disorder, and specific learning difficulties.
• During her stint in the UK, she conducted audit projects including the national Epilepsy 12 audit to improve the quality of clinical care for children with epilepsy.
• She takes interest in teaching and has been a faculty for British Paediatric Neurology Association Paediatric Epilepsy Training (PET1) courses and Paediatric EEG basics for Paediatricians’ (PEBP) workshops.
• Dr. Rashmi also served as “University of Cambridge Senior Clinical tutor” and played an important role behind the placement selection of Cambridge Medical students in pediatrics. 
• She was an educational supervisor for postgraduate trainees in Paediatrics.
• The doctor is a member of Paediatric Neurology (subchapter of IAP) and International Child Neurology Association (ICNA) and an active member of Eastern Paediatric Epilepsy Network
• She is interested in evidence-based clinical care and has written many local clinical guidelines and was also a Delphi Panellist for the RCPCH Stroke in Childhood Guidelines.
• Moreover, she was the principal investigator for the ICISS (International Collaborative Infantile Spasms Study) trial at Kings Lynn and the paper following this trial “Safety and efficacy of hormonal treatment versus the hormonal treatment and vigabatrin for infantile spasms” have been published in The Lancet.

• Dr. Shounak Choudhury is one of the leading Pediatric Urologists in Bangalore.
• He has been practicing for more than 14 years in his field.
• He completed his MBBS from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India in 2005 and DNB in Pediatric Surgery from Narayana Hrudayalaya Institute, Bangalore in 2015.
• He received MRCS (I & II) from the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
• His areas of expertise are the management of complex pediatric and neonatal surgical patients.
• He has presented many papers and posters at various conferences all over India.

• Dr. Rajaram G is a General Pediatrician with 11 years of experience.
• His specialization is travel vaccination and consultation, treatment of fractures and other injuries in children, congenital disorders evaluation / treatment, diet for kids, etc.
• He did an MBBS from Sri Devaraj urs Medical College in 2011, followed by a DNB in Pediatrics from the National Board of Examination, India, in 2016.
• Later, he earned a Diploma in child health from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2014.
• He is a lifetime member of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics and Karnataka Medical Council.

• Dr. Srikanth Kulkarni is a renowned Pediatrician and Neonatologist with 14 years of experience.
• His areas of interest are the Treatment of fractures and other injuries in children, Congenital Disorders Evaluation / Treatment, Travel Vaccination and Consultation, etc.
• He did an MBBS from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubballi, in 2009 and an MD in Pediatrics from B J Medical College, Pune, in 2013.
• Later, he earned a DM in Neonatology from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, in 2018.
• He is a respected member of the Karnataka Medical Council.
• He is highly trained in managing babies with perinatal asphyxia and small and sick neonates (Premature and deficient birth weight babies).

Dr Rakshay Shetty is a leading Paediatric Intensivist and General Paediatrician with over 15 years of experience in treating critically ill children. He is renowned for his work in family-centred ICU care, emergency treatment for critically ill children, and pioneering the use of medical simulation in training.

Why Choose Dr Shetty?

• Extensive Experience in Paediatric Critical Care: With over 15+ years of experience, Dr Shetty brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record in managing complex paediatric cases. He has worked in leading centres across the world.
• Expertise in Advanced Techniques: He is recognised for his skills in point-of-care ultrasound, cardiopulmonary interactions, and neurointensive care, ensuring comprehensive treatment for young patients.
• Pioneer in Simulation-Based Training: As a founding member of the Indian Paediatric Simulation Society (PediSTARS), Dr Shetty has played a key role in advancing simulation-based training through conferences and seminars across the country, enhancing the quality of paediatric care nationwide.
• Global Leader & Educator: He has represented India on the global stage in the field of simulation-based education, including serving as an invited visiting professor at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, helping to shape the future of paediatric intensive care.
• Award-Winning Excellence: Dr Shetty has been recognised as one of the Top 20 Paediatricians in the country, highlighting his dedication and expertise in paediatric care.

• Dr. Nandana Bala is a renowned Pediatrician with 19 years of experience.
• Her specialization areas are growth monitoring, child growth management, pneumonia, child vaccination, newborn baby care, childhood infection, measles treatment, viral fever, etc.
• She did an MBBS from Bangalore Medical College and Post graduated from Imperial College, London.
• She also did a certification in Pediatric Respiratory Medicine from King's College Hospital, London.
• She is a respected member of the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health, UK.

• Dr. Vasudha N R is one of the leading Pediatric Oncologists in Bangalore.
• She has been practicing for more than 10 years and has gained proficient skills and knowledge in her segment.
• She completed her MBBS from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, and MD in Pediatrics from Grant Medical College in Mumbai. 
• Later, she completed a fellowship in Pediatric Oncology from Great Ormond Street Hospital for children in London.
• Her area of expertise is the diagnosis and management of Leukemias affecting children.
• She aims to provide the best medical treatment to every patient.