Dr. Abhilasha V

Ms Abhilasha V is an experienced clinical nutritionist and dietetics specialist in Bangalore with over 18 years of experience in hospital-based nutrition care, paediatric nutrition, critical care nutrition, diabetes management, and therapeutic dietary interventions.

She currently practises as Consultant and HOD of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics at Manipal Hospital, Yelahanka, Bangalore.

Patients searching for the best nutritionist in Bangalore or a trusted clinical dietitian near Yelahanka will find in Ms Abhilasha the structured clinical expertise, advanced paediatric nutrition training, and evidence-based approach that ensure personalised dietary care aligned with each patient's medical needs and long-term health goals.

Whether you need expert guidance for diabetes management, paediatric nutrition, renal or cardiac dietary planning, critical care nutrition, ketogenic diet therapy, maternal nutrition, or any clinical dietary need, she provides comprehensive, evidence-based nutrition care. She consults in English, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, and Hindi.

Area of Expertise

Adult and Critical Care Nutrition

Comprehensive medical nutrition therapy for hospitalised, critically ill, and chronic disease patients.

• Adult Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for all clinical conditions
• Critical care nutrition planning and monitoring
• Enteral nutrition management
• Onco-nutrition for cancer patients
• Renal and cardiac nutrition planning
• Diabetes management and dietary counselling
• Malnutrition assessments and hospital nutrition screening

Paediatric and Neonatal Nutrition

Specialised dietary care for children from neonates through adolescence, including therapeutic and NICU nutrition.

• Paediatric nutrition for all clinical conditions
• NICU nutrition protocols and neonatal feeding strategies
• PICU nutrition management
• Paediatric growth monitoring and z-score assessment
• Ketogenic diet therapy for refractory epilepsy
• Faltering growth evaluation and nutritional intervention
• Food allergy management in children
• Early adolescence nutritional guidance

Maternal Nutrition and Public Health

Focused dietary care for pregnant women and community-level nutrition education and program development.

• Maternal micronutrient supplementation guidance
• High-risk pregnancy nutrition strategies
• Breastfeeding counselling and lactation nutrition
• MIYCAN (Maternal, Infant, Young Child and Adolescent Nutrition) certified care
• Community nutrition programs and government nutrition scheme evaluation
• Health education material development
• Corporate wellness programs and nutrition talks

Professional Experience

Ms Abhilasha V is currently associated with:

• Consultant and HOD, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Manipal Hospital, Yelahanka, Bangalore

With 18 years of experience, she has led hospital nutrition departments and overseen multidisciplinary nutrition services including NICU and paediatric protocols. She also serves as adjunct faculty at Manipal University (MAHE).

Credentials, Qualifications, and Memberships

Educational Qualifications

• BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics from Mount Carmel College, Bangalore University, 2008
• PGDD (Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics) from Manipal Academy of Higher Education (WGSHA), 2009

Ms Abhilasha further advanced her expertise through a Post Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nutrition (IGNOU), a PG Diploma in Public Health Nutrition (IIPH), MIYCAN Certification (2022), and a Clinical Certification in Ketogenic Diet Therapy (2025), giving her a uniquely comprehensive foundation across therapeutic, paediatric, and public health nutrition.

Awards and Research

Ms Abhilasha received the Best in Academics Award (PGDD) from Manipal University and the Paper Presentation Award at Apollo Conference (2023) for her NICU nutrition study. She has spoken at AICNU Conferences and has been featured in Femina, NDTV, Deccan Herald, and Times of India on clinical and paediatric nutrition topics.

Memberships

• Indian Dietetic Association (IDA) 
• The Indian Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (IAPEN)

Book an Appointment

For expert consultation on diabetes diet management, paediatric nutrition, critical care nutrition, ketogenic diet therapy, maternal nutrition, renal and cardiac dietary planning, or any clinical nutrition need in Bangalore, book an appointment with Ms Abhilasha V through HexaHealth for a smooth and priority consultation experience.