Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji

Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji is a highly acclaimed and extensively trained General Physician and Critical Care Specialist in Bangalore, bringing over 26 years of profound clinical experience in internal medicine and intensive care.

He currently serves as a Consultant at Manipal Hospital, Malleshwaram, as well as several other premier medical institutions across Bangalore. He holds a specialised MD in General Medicine, an Indian Diploma in Critical Care Medicine (IDCCM), and a prestigious European Diploma in Intensive Care (EDIC).

Whether a patient requires expert management of severe dengue, comprehensive diabetic care, or life-saving critical care interventions, his dual expertise ensures holistic and highly effective medical outcomes.

Known for his evidence-based approach and compassionate care, he consults fluently in English, Hindi, Kannada, and Telugu, providing a deeply reassuring environment for every patient.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji offers comprehensive internal medicine and critical care at Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram and other Bangalore hospitals, with expertise spanning acute febrile illness, critical care, general medicine, and invasive ICU procedures.

Acute Febrile Illness and Infectious Diseases

Patients with dengue fever, typhoid fever, rickettsial infections, malaria, or other acute febrile illnesses receive structured care from Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji, whose declared core expertise is acute febrile and infectious disease management.

• Dengue Fever diagnosis and management
• Typhoid Fever evaluation and management
• Rickettsial Infection diagnosis and management
• Severe Falciparum Malaria with multi-organ involvement
• Viral fever and acute infection management

Critical Care Medicine

Critically ill patients in ICU settings requiring specialist intensivist management receive structured care from Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji, who holds IDCCM and EDIC and has over 16 years of adult intensive care experience.

• Adult Medical and Surgical Intensive Care management
• Sepsis and multi-organ dysfunction management
• Acute Kidney Injury ICU management
• Mechanical Ventilation management
• Obstetric Critical Care management

ICU Procedures

Patients in critical care settings requiring bedside invasive procedures receive structured care from Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji.

• Endotracheal Intubation and Bronchoscopic Intubation
• Percutaneous Tracheostomy
• Central Line Insertion
• Haemodialysis Catheter Insertion
• Chest Drain and Intercostal Tube Insertion
• Temporary Pacemaker Insertion
• Lumbar Puncture
• Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy
• Pleural Tapping
• Emergency Ultrasound and Point-of-Care Echocardiography
• Arterial Line Insertion

General Internal Medicine

Patients with hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidaemia, thyroid disorders, or general medical conditions receive structured care from Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji.

• Hypertension diagnosis and management
• Diabetes Management
• Dyslipidaemia and metabolic condition management
• General Medical consultation and chronic disease management

Stress Hyperglycaemia and Stroke

Patients with acute stroke and associated hyperglycaemia requiring specialist medical management receive care from Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji, who has presented research on stress hyperglycaemia in stroke.

• Stress Hyperglycaemia in Stroke evaluation and management

Credentials and Trust

• MBBS, JSS Medical College, Mysore, 2000
• MD, General Medicine, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore, 2002
• IDCCM, Indian Diploma in Critical Care Medicine, Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine, 2007
• EDIC, European Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine, European Society for Intensive Care Medicine, 2016

He is registered with the Karnataka Medical Council, Registration No. 55072, 2000.

Awards and Achievements

• Best Poster Presentation Award, APICON Conference, Hyderabad, 2004, for Obesity and Restrictive Pulmonary Function Tests

Professional Memberships

• Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine, ISCCM
• European Society for Intensive Care Medicine, ESICM
• Cardiological Society of India, CSI
• Karnataka Medical Council

Consulting Hospitals in Bangalore

Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji currently consults at the following hospitals in Bangalore.

• Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, No. 71, 11th Main Road, opposite Railway Station, Malleswaram, Bengaluru. Consultation Fee: Rs 800.
• NU Hospital, Padmanabhanagar, Bangalore.
• Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital, Vasanth Nagar, Bangalore.
• Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital, Banashankari, Bangalore.

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji has multiple peer-reviewed publications and national and international conference presentations.

Key Publications

• Cardiovascular Manifestation in Obesity. Cardiological Society of India Journal
• Clinical Profile and Outcomes from Obstetrics Admissions to Indian Intensive Care Unit. Intensive Care Medicine, 2008
• Outcomes of Acute Kidney Injury in a Multidisciplinary Unit. Intensive Care Medicine, 2008
• Acute Renal Failure in ICU. Accepted at ESICM Conference, Portugal, 2008
• Images in Emergency Medicine. Annals of Emergency Medicine, 2012

Key Conference Presentations

• Best Poster: Obesity and Restrictive Pulmonary Function Tests, APICON Hyderabad, 2004
• Stress Hyperglycaemia in Stroke, State API Conference, 2007 and KAPICON Manipal, 2007
• Multi-Organ Involvement in Severe Falciparum Malaria, ISCCM Conference, Cochin, 2007

Book an Appointment with Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji

To consult Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji at Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram or his other Bangalore hospitals, visit HexaHealth to check consultation fees and book an appointment.