Dr. Dhiraj K Balaji

Dr Dhiraj K Balaji is a highly accomplished paediatric surgeon and paediatric urologist in Yelahanka, Bangalore, with over 30 years of experience in treating infants, children, and adolescents with complex congenital, urological, gastrointestinal, thoracic, and reconstructive surgical conditions.

Patients seeking the best paediatric surgeon in Bangalore for neonatal surgery, hypospadias repair, minimally invasive procedures, or complex reconstructive urology will find Dr Balaji to be one of the most credentialed specialists in the field.

He serves as Lead Consultant in Paediatric Surgery and Paediatric Urology at Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Manipal Hospital Jayanagar, Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road, Aster RV Hospital, J P Nagar and Aster CMI Hospital, Sahakar Nagar.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Balaji manages a comprehensive range of paediatric surgical and urological conditions including congenital anomalies, neonatal emergencies, urological reconstructive disorders, thoracic conditions, and hepatobiliary conditions in children.

He has performed over 2,000 surgeries, from routine paediatric procedures to complex reconstructive operations.

General Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery

• Neonatal Surgery
• Appendicectomy
• Paediatric Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery

Paediatric Urology

• Hypospadias Repair (special interest)
• Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney, Ureter, and Bladder
• Posterior Urethral Valves (PU Valves)
• Ureterocele Management
• Vesicoureteral Reflux
• Obstructive Uropathy

Reconstructive Urology

• Bladder Augmentation
• Exstrophy Bladder Repair
• Feminising Genitoplasty
• Mitrofanoff Procedure
• Oesophageal Replacement

Minimally Invasive Paediatric Surgery

• Laparoscopic Surgery – Appendicectomy, Orchidopexy
• Thoracoscopic Surgery – Empyema, Lung Cyst, Lobectomy
• Endourology – PU Valves, Ureteroceles
• Robotic Paediatric Surgery

Paediatric Thoracic Surgery

• Thoracoscopic Empyema Management
• Lung Cyst Resection and Lobectomy
• Tracheal Anomaly Management
• Paediatric Rigid Bronchoscopy with Foreign Body Removal

Professional Experience

Dr Balaji is a paediatric surgeon with extensive experience in congenital anomalies, neonatal surgery, paediatric urology, and minimally invasive paediatric procedures.

He previously served as Head and Associate Professor at Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, and has worked at several leading institutions including Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health, Apollo Hospital Hyderabad, and Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology.

He currently practises as Lead Consultant at multiple Manipal Hospital units and as Senior Consultant at Aster CMI Hospital and Aster RV Hospital.

He has also contributed to paediatric surgical education through conference presentations, laparoscopic training programmes, and international workshops.

Awards and Achievements

• All India Gold Medal in Paediatric Surgery – National Board of Examinations, 2007 to 2008

Publications and Academic Contributions

• Multiple national and international publications in paediatric surgery
• Two papers presented at the International Paediatric Surgery Conference, Delhi
• Organised Basic and Advanced Laparoscopic Training Courses for paediatric surgeons
• Attended international workshops on Laparoscopy, Thoracoscopy, Hypospadias Repair, and Deflux for ureteric reflux

Credentials and Education

Academic Qualifications

• MBBS – Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum, 1996
• MS (General Surgery) – Baroda Medical College, M S University, 2000
• DNB (Paediatric Surgery) – Gandhi Children's Hospital, Bangalore, 2002

Medical Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council | Registration No. 42744

• Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons (IAPS)
• Bangalore Surgical Association
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Languages

Dr Dhiraj K Balaji consults in English, Kannada, and Hindi.

Book an Appointment with Dr Dhiraj K Balaji, Paediatric Surgeon in Yelahanka, Bangalore

Dr Dhiraj K Balaji, Lead Consultant in Paediatric Surgery and Paediatric Urology in Yelahanka, Bangalore, is available for consultations at Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Manipal Hospital Jayanagar, and Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road.

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