Dr. Neha Mohan Rao

Dr Neha Mohan Rao is a highly skilled paediatric pulmonologist and allergy specialist in Bangalore with over 13 years of experience in childhood asthma and allergy management, cystic fibrosis, paediatric sleep medicine, and interventional bronchoscopy.

She currently practises as a Consultant at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road, and Manipal Clinic, Indiranagar, Bangalore.

Patients searching for the best paediatric pulmonologist in Bangalore or a trusted child lung and allergy specialist near Old Airport Road will find in Dr Neha Rao the international training, diagnostic precision, and child-focused care that make a real difference in respiratory outcomes for children.

Whether your child needs expert care for asthma, allergies, cystic fibrosis, chronic lung disease, sleep-disordered breathing, or any respiratory concern, she provides comprehensive, evidence-based paediatric pulmonary care. She consults in English, Kannada, and Hindi.

Area of Expertise

Paediatric Asthma, Allergy, and Chronic Lung Diseases

Specialised evaluation and long-term management of respiratory and allergic conditions in children.

• Childhood asthma evaluation and long-term management
• Allergy diagnosis including skin prick testing
• Cystic fibrosis management
• Paediatric chronic lung diseases
• Paediatric lung function testing

Paediatric Bronchoscopy and Respiratory Procedures

Advanced diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures for newborns and children.

• Neonatal and paediatric flexible bronchoscopy
• Paediatric lung function tests
• Respiratory assessment and airway evaluation
• Diagnostic workup for chronic cough and recurrent pneumonia

Paediatric Sleep Medicine

Focused care for sleep-related breathing disorders and sleep disturbances in children.

• Polysomnography (sleep study) for children
• Sleep-disordered breathing evaluation and management
• Home mechanical ventilation (HMV) guidance for children
• Sleep assessment and treatment planning

Professional Experience

Dr Neha Mohan Rao is currently associated with:

• Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bangalore
• Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
• Consultant, Manipal Clinic, Indiranagar, Bangalore

Her training across leading institutions in India and the UK, including a two-year fellowship with training at Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College, Pune and Birmingham Children's Hospital, Birmingham, UK, has given her the depth to manage everything from routine childhood asthma to the most complex paediatric respiratory and sleep conditions.

Credentials, Qualifications, and Memberships

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS from JSS Medical College, Mysore, 2013, Gold Medallist in Paediatrics
• DCH (Diploma in Child Health) from St John's Medical College, Bangalore, 2016, 2nd in Karnataka State (RGUHS)
• DNB in Paediatrics from Bangalore Baptist Hospital (National Board of Examinations), 2020, Gold Medallist, 1st Nationally (2019)

Dr Neha completed a Fellowship in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine with training at Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College, Pune, and Birmingham Children's Hospital, UK.

She holds the ERS Diploma in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine (2022) and completed a Certificate Course in Allergy and Asthma from Bharati Vidyapeeth University and International Asthma Services, Colorado, USA (2021). She has also completed a Certificate Program in Paediatric Bioethics from Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, USA (2022).

Awards and Research

Dr Neha Mohan Rao is a National Gold Medallist in DNB Paediatrics (2019), securing 1st rank across the country.

She has published in peer-reviewed journals including Indian Pediatrics, Indian Journal of Sleep Medicine, Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, and the Journal of Pediatric Critical Care, and has co-authored chapters in the IAP Textbook on Research Methodology and the EULAR Online Course in Paediatric Rheumatology.

Book an Appointment

For expert consultation on childhood asthma, allergies, cystic fibrosis, paediatric sleep disorders, bronchoscopy, or any paediatric respiratory concern in Bangalore, book an appointment with Dr Neha Mohan Rao through HexaHealth for a smooth and priority consultation experience.