Dr. Chithambara Thanu S K

Dr Chithambara Thanu S K is a dedicated paediatric and neonatal intensivist in Bangalore with 13 years of clinical experience in paediatrics, neonatal intensive care, and paediatric cardiac critical care.

Holding an MD in Paediatrics from Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, an IDPCCM (Fellowship in Paediatric Critical Care Medicine) from Mazumdar Shaw Medical Centre, Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bangalore, a Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care from Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, and a PG Diploma in Paediatric Nutrition from Boston University, DrChithambara brings a rare combination of neonatal, paediatric critical care, and cardiac intensive care expertise to his practice.

He currently serves as Junior Consultant in the Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU) at Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Bommasandra, Bangalore.

Patients and families seeking expert neonatal intensive care in Bangalore, trusted paediatric critical care in Bangalore, or specialised paediatric cardiac ICU care in Bangalore will find in DrChithambara Thanu S K a clinician of strong subspecialty training and compassionate patient focus. He consults in English.

Qualifications and Training

• MBBS, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital (2013)
• MD Paediatrics, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai (2018)
• Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Neonatal Intensive Critical Care (FNICC), Sooriya Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai (2019)
• PG Diploma in Paediatric Nutrition, Boston University, New York (2019)
• IDPCCM — Fellowship in Paediatric Critical Care Medicine, Mazumdar Shaw Medical Centre, Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bangalore (2022)
• Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care (PCICU), Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Bommasandra, Bangalore (2022)
• Paediatric Echocardiography Training Programme, Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bommasandra, Bangalore (2023)

Current Hospital Affiliation in Bangalore

Dr Chithambara Thanu S K currently practises as a paediatric cardiac intensivist in Bangalore at:

• Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Bommasandra, Bangalore, Consultant, Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU)

Previous Experience

Dr Chithambara has trained and worked across leading paediatric and neonatal care institutions in South India:

• Fellow, Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Mazumdar Shaw Medical Centre, Narayana Health, Bommasandra, Bangalore (Jan 2022 to Dec 2022)
• Fellow, Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU), Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Bommasandra (Mar 2022 to Apr 2022)
• Consultant Neonatologist and Paediatrician, Karpakam Hospital (Aug 2019 to Dec 2021)
• Post-Doctoral Fellow, Neonatal Intensive Care (FNICC), Sooriya Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai (Jun 2018 to Jul 2019)

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Neonatal Intensive Care in Bangalore

Dr Chithambara Thanu S K has dedicated post-doctoral fellowship training in neonatal intensive care and manages critically ill newborns requiring advanced support:

• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) management
• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP trained)
• Premature and low birth weight newborn care
• Newborn respiratory distress and ventilatory support
• Neonatal sepsis and infection management
• Neonatal nutrition and feeding support

Paediatric Critical Care Medicine in Bangalore

Trained under the IDPCCM programme at Mazumdar Shaw Medical Centre, Dr Chithambara independently manages critically ill children across a range of conditions:

• Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) management
• Multi-organ dysfunction in children
• Paediatric sepsis and shock management
• Mechanical ventilation and respiratory support in children
• Paediatric emergency and resuscitation care

Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care in Bangalore

As a Junior Consultant in the PCICU at Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Dr Chithambara provides specialised post-operative and critical care for children with congenital and acquired heart disease:

• Paediatric Cardiac ICU (PCICU) management post cardiac surgery
• Post-operative care following congenital heart disease surgery
• Haemodynamic monitoring and circulatory support in children
• Management of arrhythmias and cardiac failure in paediatric patients
• Paediatric Echocardiography — trained in basics of paediatric ECHO at Narayana Hrudayalaya (2023)

Paediatric Nutrition

Holding a PG Diploma in Paediatric Nutrition from Boston University, Dr Chithambara integrates evidence-based nutritional support into the management of critically ill and neonatal patients:

• Nutritional assessment and support in the NICU and PICU
• Enteral and parenteral nutrition planning for critically ill children
• Growth and nutritional monitoring in paediatric patients

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