Dr. Meenakshi Kalyan

Dr Padma Krishnan is a paediatrician and neonatologist with 23 years of experience currently consulting at Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bengaluru.

She holds an MD in Paediatrics from MGM Institute of Health Sciences, Navi Mumbai, where she secured First Rank and a Gold Medal.

She has also completed the Allergy Asthma Specialist Course (AASC) certified by the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology.

Whether a parent is concerned about a child's recurring wheezing, a newborn's feeding difficulties, a growth delay, or an adolescent's health issue, Dr Padma Krishnan provides thorough evaluation and family-centred care.

Her clinical practice covers general paediatrics, neonatal care, paediatric allergy and asthma, and adolescent health.

She is fluent in English, Hindi, Malayalam, and Tamil.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Padma Krishnan offers comprehensive medical care for infants, children, and adolescents, with a special focus on respiratory and allergic conditions in children.

Paediatric Allergy and Asthma

Children with recurrent wheezing, allergic reactions, or chronic respiratory symptoms receive structured assessment and long-term management under Dr Padma Krishnan's care.

• Childhood Asthma diagnosis and long-term management
• Allergic Rhinitis evaluation and treatment
• Food Allergy assessment
• Skin Allergy and Urticaria management in children
• Allergy control counselling and environmental modification guidance
• Respiratory wellness planning for children

General Paediatric Care

Parents seeking routine or acute care for their children can consult Dr Padma Krishnan for a wide range of common childhood conditions.

• Paediatric Infections (viral, bacterial, and tropical)
• Growth and Developmental assessment
• Child Nutrition and Nutritional Deficiency management
• Common Newborn Problems
• Fever evaluation and management
• Childhood Tuberculosis screening and treatment

Neonatal and Critical Care

Dr Padma Krishnan has extensive experience managing critically ill newborns and children in NICU and PICU settings.

• Newborn care and early postnatal evaluation
• Neonatal emergency stabilisation
• Airway management in newborns and children
• Advanced monitoring of critically ill paediatric patients
• Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Vaccination and Preventive Health

Parents can consult Dr Padma Krishnan for age-appropriate vaccination schedules and preventive health guidance for their children.

• Newborn vaccination and immunisation planning
• Paediatric and Adolescent vaccination schedules
• Preventive health counselling
• Chronic disease prevention and early screening

Adolescent Health

Teenagers with health, growth, or wellness concerns are managed with a supportive and age-sensitive approach.

• Adolescent growth and development evaluation
• Nutritional guidance for teenagers
• General health assessment and counselling

Credentials and Trust

Dr Padma Krishnan brings a strong academic record with Gold Medal distinction and specialised fellowship training in paediatric allergy and asthma.

• MBBS, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Kochi (2016)
• MD Paediatrics (Gold Medallist, First Rank), MGM Institute of Health Sciences, Navi Mumbai (2019)
• Allergy Asthma Specialist Course (AASC), certified by International Asthma Services, endorsed by the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology and the Colorado School of Public Health
• Certified in Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) through the Indian Academy of Pediatrics

She has been awarded the Doctor of the Month recognition for prompt and effective trauma resuscitation. Her postgraduate dissertation was on the Spectrum of Tuberculosis Infection in Children, with a focus on the incidence of primary drug resistance.

She has been part of the Paediatrics Department at Manipal Hospital Whitefield since 2019.

She is registered with the Karnataka Medical Council (Registration No. 146901, 2022).

Professional Memberships

• Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP), Life Member
• IAP Pediatric Allergy and Applied Immunology Chapter (IAP-PAAI), Life Member
• American Academy of Allergy Asthma and ImmunologyHospital Affiliations

Dr Padma Krishnan currently consults at Manipal Hospital, Whitefield, Bengaluru.

About Hospital Manipal Hospitals

Manipal Hospitals is one of India's largest multispecialty healthcare networks, headquartered in Bengaluru. The group operates across multiple cities including Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Kolkata, Pune, Goa, Jaipur, Mysuru, Mangaluru, and others.

Manipal Hospitals offers advanced care across departments including paediatrics, neonatology, oncology, cardiology, neurology, organ transplantation, orthopaedics, and more.

The hospitals are accredited by NABL and NABH and are known for tertiary-level clinical infrastructure, multidisciplinary specialist teams, and a strong focus on research and academic medicine.

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr Meenakshi Kalyan has an extensive publication record with 25 published papers in peer-reviewed and indexed journals. Her research spans diabetes, rheumatology, geriatric medicine, and infectious diseases.

Key Publications

• Obesity and its link to undiagnosed diabetes and hypertension in rural India (Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2020)
• Anti-ds DNA Negative Lupus Nephritis with Secondary Sjogren's Syndrome (Journal of the Indian Academy of Clinical Medicine, 2022)
• Obesity as a Trigger for Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases: Case Series (Chronicle of Diabetes Research and Practice, 2022)
• Activated Charcoal Hemadsorption in Cerbera Odollam Poisoning (Apollo Medicine, 2022)
• Immunization Practice in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease on Haemodialysis (International Journal of Health Sciences, 2022)
• The Impact of Personal Protective Equipment on Healthcare Workers on COVID-19 Duty (Cureus, 2023)
• Scleroderma Dermatomyositis Overlap Syndrome (Sri Ramachandra Journal of Health Sciences, 2024)
• Renal Manifestation of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (Journal of the Scientific Society, 2024)
• Nephrotic Syndrome: A Rare Sequelae of Varicella Zoster Infection (Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2020)
• Prevalence of Non-Communicable Diseases in Elderly (Journal of the Indian Academy of Geriatrics, 2018)

Conference Presentations and Talks

• Risk of Silent Coronary Artery Disease in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, International Diabetes Summit 2019, Chellaram Diabetes Institute
• Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes and Unusual Comorbidities, International Diabetes Summit 2022, Chellaram Diabetes Institute, Pune
• Hospital Perspective in Medication Safety, PHARMAQUEST 2022, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences
• Real World Evidence Studies: Perspective from Investigations and Academia, Indian Society of Clinical Research 2023
• COVID-19 Vaccine ADR Monitoring: Collaboration Among Various Stakeholders, Indian Society of Clinical Research 2021
• Obesity and its Link to Undiagnosed Diabetes and Hypertension in Rural Western India, RSSDI Research Retreat 2024

Book an Appointment with Dr Padma Krishnan

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