Dr. Praveen Kumar C

Dr Praveen Kumar C is a dedicated paediatrician and neonatologist in Bangalore with 10 years of clinical experience in paediatric and neonatal medicine, specialising in the care of newborns, premature infants, and critically ill neonates.

Families searching for a neonatologist in Hebbal or the best paediatrician in Yelahanka, Bangalore will find Dr Praveen Kumar among the most skilled clinicians in newborn intensive care at Manipal Hospital Hebbal and Manipal Hospital Yelahanka.

Areas of Expertise

Paediatrics and Neonatology

Dr Praveen Kumar C manages a wide spectrum of neonatal and paediatric conditions, from critically ill newborns requiring intensive care support to infants and children presenting with common and complex childhood illnesses.

He works closely with multidisciplinary teams including obstetricians, paediatric surgeons, cardiologists, neurologists, and anaesthetists to ensure coordinated care from diagnosis through recovery.

He regularly manages premature and extremely low birth weight infants, neonatal respiratory distress, neonatal sepsis and shock, birth asphyxia and related neurological complications, congenital anomalies, metabolic disturbances, neonatal infections, feeding difficulties, and rare neuromuscular disorders affecting respiratory function.

He also treats common and chronic childhood illnesses, growth and developmental concerns, and childhood poisoning.

Neonatal Intensive Care and Procedures

Dr Praveen is trained in the full range of neonatal critical care procedures, managing both stabilisation of acutely ill newborns and long-term follow-up of high-risk neonates.

• Comprehensive Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) management
• Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation including high-risk delivery support
• Mechanical Ventilation and non-invasive respiratory support
• Surfactant Administration
• Therapeutic Hypothermia and aEEG Monitoring
• Inhaled Nitric Oxide Therapy
• Exchange Transfusion
• Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
• Umbilical Catheterisation, PICC Lines, and Central Venous Access
• Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in neonatology
• Peritoneal Dialysis and Intercostal Drain Insertion
• Neonatal Transport and Retrieval including stabilisation, ventilatory support, and safe inter-hospital transfer
• Peri-operative Neonatal Care for surgical cases
• Immunisation and long-term follow-up of high-risk neonates

Professional Experience

Present Experience

Dr Praveen Kumar C currently serves as Associate Consultant in Paediatrics and Neonatology at Manipal Hospital Hebbal and Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, Bangalore, independently managing outpatient and inpatient paediatric and neonatal cases including complex NICU admissions and high-risk deliveries across both campuses.

Past Training and Background

Dr Praveen completed his MD in Paediatrics from Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences, building a strong foundation in neonatal intensive care, paediatric emergency medicine, and inpatient paediatric management.

He subsequently pursued a Fellowship in Neonatology from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), receiving advanced training in managing critically ill and extremely premature neonates.

His background includes experience in government and community healthcare settings, and he regularly participates in workshops on neonatal ventilation and antimicrobial stewardship.

Credentials and Education

Degrees and Institutions

• MBBS
• MD Paediatrics, Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences
• Fellowship in Neonatology, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS)

Certifications

• Basic and Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Programme (NRP)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Research and Publications

Dr Praveen Kumar C has contributed to peer-reviewed paediatric literature covering rare neuromuscular conditions and adolescent health. His postgraduate thesis examined the epidemiological profile and outcomes of poisoning in children.

• Congenital myasthenia syndrome due to CHRNA1 mutation resulting in respiratory failure. International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics.
• The impact of social media addiction on psychosocial health among late adolescents: A cross-sectional study. International Journal of Pediatrics and Neonatology.

Languages

Dr Praveen Kumar C consults in English, Hindi, Kannada, and Telugu.

Book an Appointment with Dr Praveen Kumar C, Paediatrician and Neonatologist in Bangalore

Dr Praveen Kumar C consults at Manipal Hospital Hebbal and Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, Bangalore.

He is an Associate Consultant in Paediatrics and Neonatology with a Fellowship in Neonatology from RGUHS, specialising in NICU care, premature infant management, neonatal resuscitation, and comprehensive child healthcare.

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