Dr. Shamkiran

Dr Shamkiran is a sub specialty trained paediatric endocrinologist and diabetes technology specialist in Bangalore with 10 years of clinical expertise spanning Type 1 diabetes with insulin pump and CGM technology, growth disorders and growth hormone therapy, puberty disorders, disorders of sexual development, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, thyroid disorders in children, neuroendocrine and pituitary conditions, PCOS in adolescents, and endocrine complications of childhood cancer.

Patients searching for the best paediatric endocrinologist in Bangalore, a reliable child diabetes and growth hormone specialist in Karnataka, or expert Type 1 diabetes technology and insulin pump doctor will find IGICH fellowship trained, ISPAD internationally presented, accessible paediatric endocrine care.

Dr Shamkiran consults in English, Hindi, and Kannada.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Shamkiran's clinical practice covers the full spectrum of paediatric endocrinology, with focused depth in Type 1 diabetes management with advanced technology, growth disorders, puberty disorders, disorders of sexual development, and survivorship endocrinology.

Type 1 Diabetes and Diabetes Technology in Bangalore

Comprehensive paediatric diabetes care with advanced technology integration:

• Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis and Long Term Management
• Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Systems
• Insulin Pump Therapy
• Hybrid Closed-Loop Systems
• Insulin Dose Titration and Optimisation
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Management
• Structured Diabetes Education Programmes
• Long Term Complication Prevention
• Family Education and Psychosocial Support
• Transition Care Planning

Growth Disorders in Bangalore

Comprehensive growth evaluation and treatment:

• Short Stature Evaluation
• Growth Hormone Deficiency Diagnosis
• Growth Hormone Therapy Initiation and Monitoring
• Growth Impairment in Chronic Disease
• Constitutional Growth Delay
• Bone Age Assessment
• Growth Chart Analysis

Puberty Disorders

Evaluation and management of pubertal conditions:

• Precocious Puberty Diagnosis and Treatment
• Delayed Puberty Evaluation
• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) in Adolescents
• Adolescent Menstrual Irregularity Assessment

Disorders of Sexual Development

Multidisciplinary family-centred care for DSD:

• Ambiguous Genitalia Evaluation
• Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) Management
• Gonadal Dysgenesis Care
• Klinefelter Syndrome Evaluation
• Multidisciplinary DSD Coordination
• Family Counselling for DSD

Adrenal and Thyroid Disorders in Children

Sub specialty endocrine care:

• Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Long Term Management
• Adrenal Insufficiency Care
• Congenital Hypothyroidism Management
• Acquired Hypothyroidism in Children
• Hyperthyroidism in Children
• Thyroid Nodule Evaluation in Children

Neuroendocrine and Pituitary Disorders

Pituitary and hypothalamic conditions:

• Hypothalamic Pituitary Dysfunction
• Pituitary Stalk Interruption Syndrome
• Multiple Pituitary Hormone Deficiency
• Diabetes Insipidus in Children
• Hypopituitarism Management

Survivorship Endocrinology

Endocrine follow up for childhood cancer survivors:

• Endocrine Complications of Cancer Treatment
• Growth and Puberty Monitoring Post Cancer
• Thyroid Dysfunction Post Radiation
• Growth Hormone Deficiency Post Cranial Radiation
• Gonadal Dysfunction Post Chemotherapy

Conditions Treated

• Type 1 Diabetes in Children and Adolescents
• Short Stature and Growth Hormone Deficiency
• Precocious and Delayed Puberty
• PCOS in Adolescents
• Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
• Disorders of Sexual Development
• Congenital Hypothyroidism
• Pituitary Stalk Interruption Syndrome
• Endocrine Complications of Childhood Cancer

Professional Experience

• Associate Consultant, Department of Paediatric Endocrinology, Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road, Bangalore, Consultation Fee: ₹550
• Associate Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
• Associate Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road, Bangalore
• Previous Associate Consultant, Aster Hospitals, Bangalore
• Previous Consultant, SPARSH Hospital, Bangalore
• Previous Consultant, Viveks Multispeciality Clinic, Bangalore

He actively participates in continuing medical education, workshops, and academic meetings including specialised endocrine workshops and international conferences. He is involved in academic teaching, resident mentoring, and CME delivery for medical practitioners on early detection and management of paediatric endocrine disorders.

Research and Publications

Dr Shamkiran has contributed to peer-reviewed paediatric endocrinology literature with publications including:

• Use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring System in Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in a Resource Limited Setting, Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, May-June 2023
• Pituitary Stalk Interruption with Multiple Pituitary Hormone Deficiencies Associated with a Roundabout Guidance Receptor 1 Gene Mutation, Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, 2024
• Clinical Progression of Subcutaneous Fat Necrosis in Neonates, Journal of Perinatology, 2024
• Poster Presentation, ISPAD 2023 International Conference, Rotterdam, Netherlands, "Effects of COVID-19 Period on BMI, Weight, and Glycemic Control in Children with Type 1 Diabetes"
• Poster Presentations, ISPAE National Conference, Bangalore 2023, including cherubism case report and peripheral precocious puberty secondary to HCG-secreting embryonal germ cell tumour in Klinefelter syndrome

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from JJM Medical College, Davangere (2016)
• MD Paediatrics from Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health (IGICH), Bangalore (2022)
• Fellowship in Paediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology from Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health (IGICH), Bangalore (2024)

Registration Number

Registered with Karnataka Medical Council, Registration Number 119820 (2017)

IGICH Trained Paediatric Endocrinologist with Diabetes Technology Expertise and ISPAD International Research Presentation

Paediatric endocrinology is a sub specialty where formal fellowship training at a high-volume paediatric institution, engagement with modern diabetes technology, and international research presentation together create a practice profile that directly impacts the quality of care available for children with complex hormonal and metabolic conditions. Dr Shamkiran's MD Paediatrics and Fellowship in Paediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology from IGICH (Karnataka's apex government paediatric institution) provide dual foundational and sub-specialty training at one of India's leading paediatric centres.

His focused expertise in diabetes technology including CGM, insulin pumps, and hybrid closed-loop systems reflects engagement with the rapidly advancing frontline of paediatric Type 1 diabetes management, supported by his published research in the Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism on CGM use in resource-limited settings. His ISPAD 2023 poster presentation in Rotterdam confirms international research engagement at the world's leading paediatric diabetes conference.

His publication on pituitary stalk interruption syndrome with ROBO1 gene mutation in the Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes reflects engagement with rare genetic endocrine conditions. Combined with current practice across three Manipal Hospital locations (Kanakapura Road ₹550, Sarjapur Road, Varthur Road) and multi-hospital career across six named institutions, this depth of IGICH trained paediatric endocrine care is now offered at an accessible consultation fee across three Bangalore locations.

Book an Appointment

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