Dr. Monish Raj M

Dr Monish Raj M is a pediatric and neonatal surgeon in Bangalore with 8 years of experience managing complex surgical conditions in newborns, infants, and children across leading hospitals in the city.

Parents looking for a pediatric surgeon in Bangalore or a specialist in neonatal surgery will find Dr Monish Raj's profile built on advanced qualifications from premier institutions, hands-on experience across more than 1000 surgical procedures, and a strong record of published research.

He currently practises as a Consultant Pediatric Surgeon at Manipal Hospital, Hebbal, Rainbow Children's Hospital, Hebbal, and Rainbow Children's Hospital, Marathahalli.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Monish Raj M specialises in the surgical management of conditions affecting newborns, infants, and children across a broad range of pediatric surgical subspecialties.

He treats conditions including congenital anomalies, childhood tumours, hypospadias, testicular torsion, splenic injuries, inguinal hernias, and pediatric surgical emergencies, and provides comprehensive perioperative care in neonatal and pediatric surgical ICUs.

Paediatric Surgical Procedures

Management of congenital and acquired surgical conditions in newborns, infants, and children, including hernias, appendicitis, intestinal obstruction, anorectal malformations, Hirschsprung disease, and soft tissue masses.

Procedures:

• Herniotomy and hernia repair
• Appendectomy
• Bowel resection and anastomosis
• Excision of cysts and soft tissue masses

Neonatal Surgery

Treatment of congenital anomalies and neonatal surgical emergencies, including intestinal atresia, tracheoesophageal fistula, anorectal malformations, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, and necrotizing enterocolitis.

Procedures:

• Neonatal exploratory laparotomy
• Colostomy and ileostomy
• Definitive repair of congenital anomalies

Paediatric Laparoscopy

Minimally invasive management of abdominal and pelvic disorders with reduced postoperative pain, minimal scarring, and faster recovery.

Procedures:

• Laparoscopic TEP inguinal hernia repair
• Laparoscopic appendectomy
• Diagnostic laparoscopy

Paediatric Thoracic Surgery

Management of congenital and acquired disorders involving the lungs, pleura, esophagus, and mediastinum.

Procedures:

• Thoracoscopic surgery
• Decortication
• Lobectomy and excision of thoracic lesions

Paediatric Urology

Treatment of hypospadias, undescended testes, hydrocele, and testicular torsion.

Procedures:

• Hypospadias repair
• Snodgrass urethroplasty
• Snodgrass with glans augmentation urethroplasty
• Orchidopexy
• Emergency detorsion and bilateral orchiopexy

Paediatric Neurosurgery

Management of congenital neurosurgical conditions such as neural tube defects, hydrocephalus, and tethered cord syndrome.

Procedures:

• Meningomyelocele repair
• Ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement
• Tethered cord release

Paediatric Oncology

Surgical treatment of childhood solid tumors, including Wilms tumor, neuroblastoma, and sacrococcygeal teratoma.

Procedures:

• Tumor biopsy
• Complete tumor excision
• Oncologic resections

Paediatric Surgical Emergencies

Urgent operative management of intestinal obstruction, perforation, intussusception, volvulus, and other acute surgical conditions.

Procedures:

• Emergency exploratory laparotomy
• Reduction of intussusception
• Repair of gastrointestinal perforation
• Bowel resection when indicated

Paediatric Trauma Care

Assessment and operative management of abdominal, thoracic, and soft tissue injuries in children.

Procedures:

• Emergency trauma laparotomy
• Thoracic injury management
• Wound debridement and repair

Neonatal and Paediatric Surgical ICU Care

Comprehensive perioperative intensive care for critically ill neonates and children undergoing major surgical procedures.

Procedures:

• Endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation
• Invasive hemodynamic monitoring and vasoactive support
• Total parenteral and enteral nutritional support
• Postoperative critical care and multisystem organ support

Professional Experience

Current Experience

Dr Monish Raj M currently practises as a Consultant Pediatric Surgeon at the following hospitals in Bangalore:

• Manipal Hospital, Hebbal, Bangalore
• Rainbow Children's Hospital, Hebbal, Bangalore
• Rainbow Children's Hospital, Marathahalli, Bangalore

Past Experience

• Ovum Hospitals, Bangalore
• Kindersurge, Bangalore
• Altor Hospital, Bangalore

Credentials and Education

Degrees and Institutions

• MBBS – Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru (2018)
• MS in General Surgery – Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi (2021)
• DNB in General Surgery – National Board of Examinations (2021)
• MCh in Pediatric Surgery – SMS Medical College, Jaipur (2025)

Medical Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council: Registration No. 122917

Professional Membership

• Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons (IAPS)

Languages Spoken

• English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu

Research and Publications

Dr Monish Raj M has authored and co-authored research across pediatric urology, trauma surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and general pediatric surgical topics.

His published and presented work includes:

• Subcutaneous Emphysema Following Laparoscopic Totally Extraperitoneal Inguinal Hernia Repair – a case series
• Management of Breast Abscess by Open Drainage with Primary Closure versus Standard Incision and Drainage – a randomised trial

Book an Appointment with Dr Monish Raj M

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