Dr. Rashmi D

Dr Rashmi D is a highly accomplished paediatric and neonatal surgeon in Bangalore with 12 years of clinical expertise specialising in paediatric urology, minimally invasive paediatric surgery, neonatal surgery, and paediatric surgical oncology. She is a triple Gold Medallist in MS General Surgery, MCh Paediatric Surgery, and DrNB Paediatric Surgery, placing her among the most distinguished paediatric surgeons of her generation.

Patients searching for a paediatric surgeon in Kanakapura Road, reliable neonatal surgery specialist in Bangalore, or expert paediatric urology and minimally invasive surgery will find comprehensive, evidence-based surgical care.

Dr Rashmi D is fluent in English, Hindi, Kannada, and Telugu, ensuring effective communication with children and families from diverse backgrounds.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Rashmi D offers comprehensive paediatric surgical services spanning neonatal surgery, paediatric urology, minimally invasive procedures, and surgical oncology:

Neonatal Surgery in Bangalore

Expert surgical care for critically ill newborns:

• Oesophageal Atresia and Tracheo-Oesophageal Fistula (TOF) Repair
• Intestinal Atresia Surgery
• Hirschsprung's Disease Surgery including pull-through procedures
• Anorectal Malformations (ARM) Repair with experience in delayed presentations
• Gastroschisis and Omphalocele Repair
• Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) Surgery
• Necrotising Enterocolitis (NEC) Surgical Management
• Antenatal Paediatric Surgical Counselling for prenatally detected anomalies

Paediatric Urology in Bangalore

Dr Rashmi D has special interest in paediatric urology with functional outcome focus:

• Hypospadias Repair including Snodgrass urethroplasty with uroflowmetry evaluation
• Undescended Testis (Orchidopexy) laparoscopic and open
• Vesicoureteric Reflux (VUR) Surgery
• Pelvi-Ureteric Junction (PUJ) Obstruction repair (pyeloplasty)
• Posterior Urethral Valves (PUV) management
• Bladder and Ureteric Reconstruction
• Cystoscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
• Phimosis and Circumcision

Minimally Invasive Paediatric Surgery in Bangalore

Fellowship-trained minimally invasive expertise:

• Laparoscopic Appendectomy for appendicitis in children
• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in children
• Laparoscopic Pull-Through for Hirschsprung's disease
• Laparoscopic Fundoplication for GERD in children
• Thoracoscopic Surgery for chest conditions
• Cystoscopy for paediatric bladder conditions
• Diagnostic and Operative Laparoscopy in children

Paediatric Surgical Oncology in Bangalore

Expert surgical management for childhood cancers:

• Wilms Tumour (Nephroblastoma) Surgery
• Neuroblastoma Excision
• Hepatoblastoma Surgery
• Soft Tissue Sarcoma Surgery including rare paediatric sarcomas
• Lymph Node Biopsy for lymphoma staging
• Sacrococcygeal Teratoma Surgery
• Multidisciplinary Oncology Management for complex paediatric tumours

Paediatric Hernia and Inguinal Surgery

Comprehensive paediatric hernia care with antibiotic stewardship research:

• Inguinal Herniotomy for paediatric inguinal hernia
• Umbilical Hernia Surgery
• Hydrocoele Surgery
• Epigastric Hernia Repair

Paediatric Trauma Surgery

Expert trauma management for children:

• Abdominal Trauma Surgery
• Splenic and Liver Laceration Management
• Intestinal Perforation Repair
• Chest Trauma Management
• Burns Management in children

Paediatric Hepatobiliary Surgery

Comprehensive liver and biliary care for children:

• Choledochal Cyst Excision
• Biliary Atresia Surgery (Kasai portoenterostomy)
• Liver Cyst and Abscess Management
• Splenectomy in children

Paediatric Thoracic Surgery

Expert chest surgical care for children:

• Empyema Thoracis drainage and decortication
• Lung Cyst Excision
• Mediastinal Tumour Surgery
• Chest Wall Deformity Correction
• Thoracoscopic Surgery for thoracic conditions

Paediatric Endoscopy

Diagnostic and operative endoscopic procedures:

• Upper GI Endoscopy for diagnostic purposes
• Foreign Body Removal from oesophagus and stomach
• Oesophageal Stricture Dilatation

Professional Experience

Dr Rashmi D is currently associated with:

• Associate Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road, Bangalore
• Consultant, Cocoon Kids Clinic, Uttarahalli Hobli
• Consultant, Ramaiah Narayana Heart Centre, M S Ramaiah Nagar

She has previously served at:

• Senior Consultant, Aster RV Hospital, Bengaluru
• Consultant, M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore
• Senior Registrar, Dr RML Hospital, New Delhi

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from S N Medical College, Bagalkot (2014)
• MS General Surgery (Gold Medal) from M R Medical College, Gulbarga (2019)
• MCh Paediatric Surgery (Gold Medal) from Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences (2022)
• DrNB Paediatric Surgery (Gold Medal) from National Board of Examinations
• FMAS (Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery)

Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council (Registration No: 103530, since 2014)

Professional Memberships

• Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons (IAPS)
• Society for Paediatric Urology (SPU)
• Paediatric Endoscopic Surgeons of India (PESI)
• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)

Awards and Honours

• Gold Medal in MS General Surgery
• Gold Medal in MCh Paediatric Surgery
• Gold Medal in DrNB Paediatric Surgery
• Best Paper Awards at national paediatric and urology conferences

Research and Publications

• "Role of uroflowmetry in the functional evaluation of Snodgrass urethroplasty" Int Med Sci Acad, 2023
• "Comparative study of single-dose preoperative antibiotic versus five days antibiotic course in preventing surgical site infection for paediatric inguinal herniotomy" IP Int J Med Paediatr Oncol, 2021
• "Antenatal paediatric surgical counselling clinic: our experience in a tertiary care centre" JIMSA, 2021
• "Delayed presentation of anorectal malformations in a tertiary care hospital in India" Paediatric Surgery International, 2021
• "A Rare Soft Tissue Sarcoma of the Leg in a Child: A Multidisciplinary Approach" J Int Med Sci Acad, 2020
• "Comparative Study Between Skin Closures with Adhesive Skin Glue and Suture Material in Clean Elective Surgeries" New Indian J Surg, 2019
• "Study of the Efficacy of Triple Assessment in the Diagnosis of Thyroid Nodule" New Indian J Surg, 2019
• "Effectiveness of the Mannheim peritonitis index scoring system in predicting morbidity and mortality in peritonitis" J Evolution Med Dent Sci, 2018
• "A Case of Tuberculosis of the Penis Masquerading as Carcinoma of the Penis" New Indian J Surg, 2018

Why Consult Dr Rashmi D

Dr Rashmi D is among the most accomplished paediatric surgeons in Bangalore with a triple Gold Medal in MS, MCh, and DrNB, fellowship training in minimal access surgery, Best Paper Awards at national conferences, and specialised expertise in paediatric urology and minimally invasive techniques. Patients benefit from her research-driven, compassionate surgical care at Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road, Cocoon Kids Clinic, and Ramaiah Narayana Heart Centre.

Book an Appointment

To check consultation fees and book a priority appointment with Dr Rashmi D, paediatric surgeon in Bangalore, visit HexaHealth for seamless booking at Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road, Cocoon Kids Clinic, Uttarahalli Hobli, or Ramaiah Narayana Heart Centre, M S Ramaiah Nagar.