Dr. Shoba N Nair

Dr Shoba Narayanan Nair is a distinguished internal medicine, palliative care, and geriatric medicine specialist in Bangalore with over 34 years of experience in adult medicine, pain management, palliative care, geriatric health, and end-of-life care. She currently practises as a Senior Consultant at Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore.

Patients searching for the best palliative care specialist in Bangalore or a trusted geriatric and internal medicine doctor near Sarjapur Road will find in Dr Shoba Nair the UK-trained expertise, deep empathy, and holistic approach that make a real difference for patients living with chronic illness, pain, or life-limiting conditions.

Whether you need expert care for chronic pain, cancer-related symptoms, geriatric health concerns, advanced care planning, or any internal medicine need, she provides comprehensive, evidence-based, and compassionate care. She consults in English, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu.

Area of Expertise

Pain and Symptom Management

Expert evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic pain using evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches.

• Pain clinic management and narcotic medication expertise
• Cancer pain and non-cancer chronic pain management
• Symptom control for complex and multi-morbid patients
• Advanced pain medication planning and monitoring

Palliative Care and End-of-Life Support

Comprehensive palliative care for patients with advanced, chronic, or life-limiting illnesses, focused on dignity and quality of life.

• Cancer and non-cancer palliative care
• End-of-life care conversations and support
• Advance care planning and goals-of-care discussions
• ICU management and ventilatory support decision-making
• Psychosocial and spiritual needs assessment
• Family counselling and caregiver support

Geriatric Medicine and Chronic Illness Management

Specialised care for elderly patients with multiple health conditions and complex medical needs.

• Geriatric care and multi-morbidity management
• Chronic disease management in elderly patients
• Comprehensive health assessment for older adults
• Quality of life improvement strategies for the elderly
• Hospital ethics committee consultations

Professional Experience

Dr Shoba N Nair is currently associated with:

• Senior Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore

She has previously served at:

• Consultant in Palliative Medicine, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, UK
• Professor and Head of Department, Palliative Medicine, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi (2019-2025)
• Associate Professor and In-charge Head, Department of Palliative Medicine, St John's Medical College Hospital, Bangalore

Her career spans over three decades across India and the UK, with leadership roles in clinical care, medical education, and palliative care curriculum development at the national level.

Credentials, Qualifications, and Memberships

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS from Government Medical College, Alappuzha (Kerala University), 1992
• MD in Pharmacology from St John's Medical College, Bangalore (Rajiv Gandhi University)
• MRCP in Internal Medicine from Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Scotland (Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh)
• MSc in Palliative Medicine from Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia
• PhD in Palliative Medicine (pursuing) from Lancaster University, UK

Dr Shoba Nair also completed an Observership and Training in Fetal Echocardiography and Cardiac MRI at Montreal, Canada, and holds certification in Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology. She was selected as one of only four Indian physicians for the International Leadership Development Initiative in Palliative Care by OhioHealth, USA (2012-2014).

Awards and Research

Dr Shoba Nair served as Palliative Care Lead in C20 India as part of the G20 Programme (2023) and was appointed by the Medical Council of India (MCI) to the first Specialty Board for Palliative Medicine curriculum and guideline development (2011-2014).

She has authored over 30 publications in peer-reviewed journals including BMJ Open, Indian Journal of Palliative Care, and Ecancermedicalscience, and has contributed book chapters to leading textbooks. She has received best poster prizes at national palliative care conferences and serves as a PhD guide at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences.

Memberships

• Indian Medical Association (IMA) (Life Member)
• Royal College of Physicians, London
• Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC) (Life Member)
• Indian Academy of Geriatrics (Life Member)
• American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Book an Appointment

For expert consultation on chronic pain management, palliative care, geriatric health, end-of-life planning, or any internal medicine concern in Bangalore, book an appointment with Dr Shoba Narayana Nair through HexaHealth for a smooth and priority consultation experience.