Dr. Karthigai Selvi

Dr Karthigai Selvi is a highly distinguished clinical nutritionist in Bangalore with 25 years of experience in dietetics, therapeutic nutrition, and hospital-based nutritional care.

Holding a PhD in Clinical Nutrition from Mother Teresa Women's University, Kodaikanal, and qualifications including UGC NET and SET, Dr Selvi combines deep academic expertise with extensive clinical practice across India's leading tertiary care hospitals.

Patients searching for the best dietitian in Bangalore will find that Dr Karthigai Selvi provides evidence-based, personalised dietary care at BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, Kengeri.

She is fluent in English, Kannada, Hindi, and Telugu.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Karthigai Selvi provides comprehensive clinical nutrition management for a wide spectrum of medical, surgical, and metabolic conditions. Her practice spans critical care nutrition, bariatric dietary support, and disease-specific dietary planning.

• Therapeutic Nutrition for diabetes, cardiac, renal, and liver diseases
• Bariatric Nutrition for pre and post-surgical weight management
• Post-Surgical Nutrition for recovery support
• Critical Care Nutrition and enteral and parenteral feeding management
• Paediatric Nutrition and childhood growth monitoring
• Maternal Nutrition during pregnancy and lactation
• Obesity Management through personalised calorie and dietary planning
• Breastfeeding Counselling and lactation nutrition

Credentials and Trust Signals

Academic Qualifications

Dr Karthigai Selvi holds advanced doctoral and postgraduate qualifications in clinical nutrition and dietetics from recognised institutions.

• BSc Homescience
• MSc Food and Nutrition
• PhD Clinical Nutrition from Mother Teresa Women's University, Kodaikanal (2024)
• UGC NET Qualified (2019)
• SET Qualified (2017)

Awards and International Recognition

Dr Selvi has received multiple prizes for her research and academic contributions at national and international forums.

• 1st Prize in Nutrition Research Abstract at Apollo International Clinical Nutrition Update, Colombo, Sri Lanka (2016)
• 2nd Prize in Clinical Prize Paper Session, Apollo Speciality Hospitals (2003)
• 2nd Prize, Inter-collegiate Quiz Competition on Breastfeeding, Govt Rajaji Hospitals, Madurai (1996)
• Proficiency Prizes in Major and Allied Subjects (1995-96)
• Invited Speaker at multiple national webinars on Nutrition, Breastfeeding, and Poshan Maah

Research and Publications

Dr Karthigai Selvi is an active researcher with published work in national and international peer-reviewed journals.

• Nutrition research article in the International Journal of Applied Management Research, Belgium
• "Comparative Study on Effective Weight Loss Management in Bariatric Surgical and Non-Surgical Patients", International Journal of Novel Research in Life Sciences
• "Prospective Analysis of Obesity among 490 Patients", International Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences
• Diet and Calorie Booklet published (November 2006, AARO Bangalore Chapter)
• Nutrition health tips published in Dina Malar Daily, Times of India, and the Blood Donor's Association Manual
• "Diet in Diabetes" published in Apollo Hospitals Monthly Magazine (2003)

Career and Professional Experience

With 25 years of experience, Dr Selvi has served as Chief Dietitian and Senior Dietitian at some of Bangalore's most respected hospitals. She is also a Registered Dietitian Trainer with the IDA, training four students per year. Her distinguished career includes:

• Chief Dietitian, BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, Bangalore (March 2012 to present)
• Chief Dietitian, Vikram Hospitals, Bangalore
• Chief Dietitian, Wockhardt Hospitals, Bangalore
• Senior Dietitian, Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore
• Executive Dietitian, Apollo Hospitals, Madurai (where she set up the dietetics department)
• Nutrition Lecturer for BSc Nursing, SJBT College of Nursing, Bangalore

Current Hospital Affiliations in Bangalore

Dr Karthigai Selvi currently provides expert clinical nutrition consultations at the following facility:

• BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, Kengeri, Bangalore | Consultation Fee: ₹400

Book an Appointment with Dr Karthigai Selvi, Clinical Nutritionist in Bangalore

To check consultation fees and book a priority appointment with Dr Karthigai Selvi, a leading clinical nutritionist and dietitian in Bangalore, visit BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, Kengeri. You can also schedule your visit through the HexaHealth platform for a smooth and straightforward clinical nutrition consultation.