Dr. Bhaskar Shenoy

Dr Bhaskar Shenoy is a Paediatrician and Paediatric Infectious Disease Specialist in Bangalore with 43 years of experience, currently practising as Head of Department and Consultant at Manipal Hospital.

He also consults at Manjushri Childrens Clinic, Basaveshwar Nagar.

He specialises in paediatric infectious diseases, immunisation and vaccinology, Kawasaki disease, and general child health. He speaks English, Kannada, Hindi, Konkani, and Tulu.

Areas of Expertise

• Paediatric Infectious Diseases: Manages complex childhood infections including pneumonia, meningitis, sepsis, and healthcare-associated infections, drawing on specialised training from the European Society of Paediatric Infectious Diseases and the World Health Organization.
• Immunisation and Vaccinology: Provides expert guidance on childhood vaccination schedules, vaccine safety, and immunisation practices, informed by his advisory role on national and state-level vaccination committees.
• Kawasaki Disease and Inflammatory Conditions: Diagnoses and treats Kawasaki disease and other paediatric inflammatory disorders, ensuring timely intervention to prevent cardiac complications in affected children.
• General Paediatrics and Child Health: Delivers comprehensive healthcare for infants, children, and adolescents, addressing growth and development concerns, nutritional issues, and common childhood illnesses.
• Infection Prevention and Control: Implements evidence-based infection control protocols in healthcare settings, minimising the risk of hospital-acquired infections among vulnerable paediatric patients.

Educational Background

He holds a Fellowship of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health from the United Kingdom, a Fellowship in Paediatric Infectious Diseases, and a Diploma in Infectious Diseases from New South Wales University.

Awards, Research, and Publications

He has been honoured with the Dronacharya Award for CME Excellence, the Bill and Melinda Gates Travel Award, and the Best Case Rounds Award by the European Society of Paediatric Infectious Diseases.

He has authored books on paediatric infectious diseases and infection control, serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Karnataka Paediatric Journal, and has led clinical trials on childhood vaccines and antibiotic therapies.

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