Dr. Anil H

Dr Anil H is a highly skilled neonatologist in Yelahanka, Bangalore, with over 10 years of experience in neonatal intensive care, high-risk newborn management, and advanced life-saving interventions for critically ill and premature infants.

Patients seeking the best neonatologist in Bangalore for NICU care, preterm infant management, or neonatal emergencies will find Dr Anil to be an academically decorated and compassionate specialist.

He currently serves as Consultant in Paediatrics and Neonatology at Manipal Hospital Yelahanka and Manipal Hospital Hebbal.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Anil H manages a comprehensive range of neonatal conditions including prematurity, neonatal sepsis, respiratory distress syndrome, congenital anomalies, neonatal shock, and conditions requiring neuroprotective or mechanical ventilatory support.

His practice is grounded in evidence-based neonatal medicine with a strong focus on developmental outcomes and high-risk follow-up care.

Neonatal Intensive Care

• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) management
• Management of Preterm and Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants
• Neonatal Sepsis and Shock
• High-Risk Deliveries and Neonatal Resuscitation
• Pre- and Post-operative Neonatal Care

Respiratory and Circulatory Support

• Mechanical Ventilation and Advanced Respiratory Support
• Inhaled Nitric Oxide Therapy
• Therapeutic Hypothermia and aEEG Monitoring

Procedures and Access

• Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in neonatology
• Umbilical Line, PICC Line, and Central Venous Access
• Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
• Exchange Transfusion
• Peritoneal Dialysis and Intercostal Drain Placement

Preventive and Follow-up Care

• Immunisation and High-Risk Follow-up of NICU Graduates
• Neonatal Nutrition and Breastfeeding Support
• Long-term Developmental Follow-up

Professional Experience

Dr. Anil completed his MBBS from Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences in 2016 and his MD in Paediatrics from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bengaluru in 2021, where he was awarded the Sri Naara Gowranna Memorial Gold Medal for securing the highest marks and a university rank by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS). He subsequently completed his DM in Neonatology from Pramukhswami Medical College, Bhaikaka University, Gujarat in 2025, earning a Gold Medal for academic excellence.

He is a Certified Advanced NRP Instructor and has organised and led multiple Advanced NRP courses for doctors and nurses. He has served as Faculty at GujNeocon 2023, presenting on the role of probiotics in preterm newborns, and as Faculty at NNF SHINE, a national postgraduate neonatology workshop series. His ongoing research includes genomic studies on probiotic organisms in human breast milk, reflecting continued commitment to advancing the scientific basis of neonatal nutrition and microbiome health.

Awards and Achievements

• Gold Medal – DM Neonatology, Bhaikaka University, Gujarat, 2025
• Sri Naara Gowranna Memorial Gold Medal – Highest marks in MD Paediatrics, RGUHS
• Sri Shailaja Prathap Reddy Academic Excellence Award
• Faculty Speaker – Role of Probiotics in Preterm Newborns, GujNeocon 2023
• Organiser and Faculty – Advanced NRP Courses for doctors and nurses

Publications

Dr. Anil H has published in peer-reviewed journals including the Journal of Neonatology, Cureus, Indian Journal of Pediatrics, International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics, and International Journal of Pediatrics:

• Microbial Adaptation in Human Milk: Unraveling the Effects of Gestational Age and Lactation Stage Among Indian Mothers." Journal of Neonatology, 2025
• Characterising the Human Milk Microbiota of Indian Mothers: Prospects for Probiotic Discoveries and Antimicrobial Peptides." International Journal of Pediatrics, 2025
• Use of Probiotics for Preventing Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Preterm Infants: A Survey Among Indian Neonatologists." Cureus, 2024
• Improving Early Initiation of Breastfeeding in Newborns Delivered at a Tertiary Care Hospital." Journal of Neonatology, 2023
• Effect of Antenatal Steroids on Outcomes in Mechanically Ventilated Low Birth Weight Neonates." International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics, 2021
• Effect of Duration of Mechanical Ventilation on Retinopathy of Prematurity in Low Birth Weight Neonates." International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics, 2021

Credentials and Education

Academic Qualifications

• MBBS – Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences, 2016
• MD (Paediatrics) – Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bengaluru, 2021
• DM (Neonatology) – Pramukhswami Medical College, Bhaikaka University, Gujarat, 2025

Certifications

• Certified Advanced NRP Instructor – Neonatal Resuscitation Program
• Faculty – GujNeocon 2023
• Faculty – NNF SHINE Postgraduate Neonatology Workshops

Medical Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council | Registration No. 118795

Languages

Dr Anil H consults in English, Kannada, and Hindi, communicating with warmth and clarity to ensure families feel supported throughout their newborn's NICU journey.

Book an Appointment with Dr Anil H, Neonatologist in Yelahanka, Bangalore

Dr Anil H, Consultant in Paediatrics and Neonatology in Yelahanka, Bangalore, is available for consultations at Manipal Hospital Yelahanka and Manipal Hospital Hebbal.

You can book an appointment with Dr Anil through HexaHealth for priority scheduling and assistance with consultation and treatment planning.