Dr. Namratha Upadhya P Y

Dr Namratha Upadhya P Y is a Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist based in Bangalore, with over 18 years of combined clinical and academic experience, including more than 6 years of focused expertise in paediatric and adolescent endocrinology.

She practises at Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road, and Shishuka Children's Specialty Hospital.

She is recognised for her work in Type 1 diabetes, growth disorders, pubertal conditions, and rare endocrine syndromes such as Prader-Willi Syndrome. Parents seeking a trusted child hormone specialist in Bangalore can expect structured, family-centred care supported by advanced endocrine training.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Namratha manages a wide range of hormonal and metabolic conditions in infants, children, and adolescents, with emphasis on long-term disease management and use of modern diabetes technologies.

Paediatric Diabetes

Conditions treated:

• Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
• Hypoglycaemia

Management tools:

• Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)
• Insulin Pump Therapy
• Structured Diabetes Education

Growth Disorders

Conditions treated:

• Short Stature
• Growth Hormone Deficiency
• Constitutional Growth Delay
• Growth Issues in Chronic Illness

Pubertal Disorders

Conditions treated:

• Precocious Puberty
• Delayed Puberty
• PCOS in Adolescents
• Pubertal Disorders in Chronic Illness

Thyroid Disorders

Conditions treated:

• Congenital and Acquired Hypothyroidism
• Hyperthyroidism
• Autoimmune Thyroid Disease

Obesity and Metabolic Conditions

She provides multidisciplinary management for:

• Childhood Obesity
• Metabolic Syndrome

Calcium and Bone Disorders

Conditions treated:

• Rickets
• Hypocalcaemia
• Paediatric Bone Health Disorders

Disorders of Sex Development (DSD)

• Evaluation and long-term management of ambiguous genitalia and related conditions.

Endocrine Oncology

• Hormonal management of craniopharyngioma, thyroid, and adrenal tumours.

Prader-Willi Syndrome

Dr Namratha has contributed to developing multidisciplinary care models for children with Prader-Willi Syndrome, integrating endocrinology, nutrition, and behavioural support.

Professional Experience

• Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist, Manipal Hospitals, Bengaluru (December 2025 to present)
• Consultant, Shishuka Children's Specialty Hospital, Bengaluru (March 2025 to present)
• Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist, Aster Hospitals, Bengaluru (May 2022 to October 2025)
• Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist, SPARSH Hospital, Bengaluru (November 2021 to April 2022)
• Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist, Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital Group, Bengaluru (September 2021 to April 2022)
• Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist, Vividus Hospitals, Bengaluru (August 2021 to April 2022)
• Consultant Paediatrician, Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, Bengaluru (April 2018 to August 2019)
• Assistant Professor, Paediatrics, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru (July 2013 to August 2019)
• Registrar, Paediatrics, Manipal Northside Hospital (August 2012 to June 2013)

Credentials and Education

• MBBS, MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru (2008)
• MD in Paediatrics, Goa Medical College (2012)
• Fellowship in Paediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology (FRGUHS), Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health, Bengaluru (2019–2021)
• MRCPCH, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, UK (2025)

Languages Spoken

• English
• Kannada
• Hindi

Awards and Achievements

• Travel Grant Recipient, Oral Presentation at FPWR Research Symposium, Chicago, USA (2022)
• Organising Secretary, PWS Scientific and Family Conference, Bengaluru (2023)
• Co-organiser of multidisciplinary clinics for children with Prader-Willi Syndrome

Research and Publications

Dr Namratha Upadhya P Y has published in peer-reviewed journals and contributed to paediatric textbook chapters.

Her research interests include diabetic ketoacidosis, neonatal thermoregulation, critical care fluid management, and Prader-Willi Syndrome. She regularly presents at national and international conferences on paediatric endocrine conditions.

Book an Appointment with Dr Namratha Upadhya P Y, Paediatric Endocrinologist in Bangalore

Dr Namratha Upadhya P Y consults at Manipal Hospital Hebbal and Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road.

She is a Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist in Bangalore specialising in Type 1 diabetes, growth disorders, thyroid conditions, and complex endocrine disorders in children.

Appointments can be booked through the Manipal Hospitals website or via HexaHealth for assisted scheduling support.