Dr. Mallikarjun R Patil

Dr Mallikarjun R Patil is a senior medical geneticist and paediatrician in Yelahanka, Bangalore with over 27 years of clinical experience in diagnosing and managing genetic disorders, inherited metabolic diseases, neurogenetic conditions, developmental delays, skeletal dysplasias, and prenatal genetic diagnosis.

He currently practises as a Consultant in Medical Genetics and Paediatrics at Manipal Hospital, Yelahanka, Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road, Aster CMI Hospital, Aster RV Hospital, Aster Whitefield Hospital, DHEE Hospital, and Sattva Speciality Clinic, Konanakunte, where he helps families understand, diagnose, and manage complex genetic conditions in children and adults.

If you are searching for the best medical genetics doctor in Yelahanka or a trusted paediatric geneticist in Bangalore, Dr Mallikarjun is one of the few clinicians in the country with super-speciality training in medical genetics combined with two decades of paediatric care, giving families the rare combination of diagnostic precision and compassionate guidance they need when dealing with rare and inherited conditions.

He consults in English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, and Marathi.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Mallikarjun R Patil is widely regarded as one of the best medical geneticists in Bangalore for diagnosing rare genetic disorders, inherited diseases, and developmental conditions in children and families.

Clinical Genetics, Dysmorphology, and Prenatal Diagnosis

• Clinical genetics evaluation and dysmorphology assessment
• Prenatal diagnosis of genetic disorders
• Recurrent pregnancy loss evaluation
• Genetic counselling (preconceptional and family)
• Fetal autopsy for genetic disorders
• Molecular genetics analysis and karyotyping

Neurogenetics, Metabolic Disorders, and Developmental Care

• Neurogenetic disorders and intellectual disability evaluation
• Developmental disorders and ADHD assessment
• Neurometabolic disorders and inborn errors of metabolism (IEM)
• Storage disorders
• Thalassemia and hereditary haemolytic anaemias
• Genodermatoses (skin-related genetic conditions)

Skeletal Dysplasias, Cancer Genetics, and Growth Disorders

• Genetic short stature and skeletal dysplasia evaluation
• Cancer genetics assessment
• Personalized medicine and genomic evaluation

Professional Experience

Current Affiliations:

• Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Yelahanka, Bangalore
• Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road, Bangalore
• Consultant, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore
• Consultant, Aster RV Hospital, Bangalore
• Consultant, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bangalore
• Consultant, DHEE Hospital, Bangalore
• Consultant, Sattva Speciality Clinic, Konanakunte, Bangalore

Past Affiliations:

• Associate Professor, Paediatrics, BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences
• Consultant, People Tree Hospital, Yeshwanthpur
• Consultant, Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bangalore
• Consultant, Rainbow Hospital, Bangalore
• Consultant, National Hospital, Calicut
• Consultant, Alphonsa Hospital, Pullurampara

With 27 years of experience across paediatrics, medical genetics, and molecular diagnostics, Dr Mallikarjun Patil has evaluated and managed thousands of children and families with complex genetic and inherited conditions.

Awards and Recognitions

• Ankegouda Award for Best Scientific Paper Presentation at State Pediatric Conference
• Multiple paper and case presentations at national and international conferences
• Faculty for paediatric critical care and ventilation workshops

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum, 1999
• DCh from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum, 2004
• MD in Paediatrics from JJM Medical College, Davangere, 2010
• DrNB in Medical Genetics from Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad, 2021

Dr Mallikarjun Patil also completed a Fellowship in Paediatric Intensive Care from AJIMS, Mangalore and received training in cytogenetics and molecular genetics from the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), Hyderabad. He is also associated with Medgenome Genetic Lab, Bangalore as a Senior Clinical Geneticist.

Medical Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council (KMC 56264)

Research and Publications

Dr Mallikarjun R Patil has published in journals including Clinical Genetics, Journal of Paediatric Genetics, Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health, and Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine, covering topics such as SERPINA11-related novel serpinopathy, neurogenetic conditions, zipper injuries, and non-traumatic coma in children.

He has also co-authored chapters in the IAP Subspecialty Series on Paediatric Intensive Care.

Professional Memberships

• Indian Academy of Medical Genetics (IAMG)
• Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)
• IAP Intensive Care Chapter
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)

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