Dr. Sindhu M V
Paediatrician in Bangalore
MBBS, Diploma in Child Health, DNB Paediatrics, Diploma in Paediatric Critical Care Medicine
19+ Years
Experience
99% Recommended
(92 Ratings)
19+
Experience
(Years)
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Dr Sindhu M V is a sub specialty trained paediatric intensivist and PICU specialist in Bangalore with 19 years of clinical expertise spanning paediatric intensive care, neonatal care, paediatric emergency management, sepsis and septic shock in children, renal replacement therapy, post-transplant paediatric care, ECMO-based care, point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS), simulation-based paediatric training, and comprehensive general paediatrics.
Patients and families searching for the best paediatric ICU doctor in Bangalore, a reliable lady child critical care specialist in Karnataka, or expert PICU and paediatric emergency doctor will find IDPCCM credentialled, ELSO affiliated, simulation award winning paediatric intensive care.
Dr Sindhu consults in English, Kannada, Hindi, and Tulu.
Areas of Expertise
Dr Sindhu's clinical practice combines comprehensive general paediatrics with focused depth in paediatric intensive care, advanced PICU procedures, post-transplant care, and simulation-based training. Her DCH, DNB Paediatrics, and IDPCCM credentials provide layered foundational and critical care training.
Paediatric Intensive Care in Bangalore
Advanced PICU management for critically ill children, supported by IDPCCM and ELSO India membership:
- Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock Management in Children
- Paediatric Intubation and Mechanical Ventilation
- Refractory Seizure Management
- Acute Kidney Injury with Renal Replacement Therapy
- Paediatric Liver Failure Management
- Myocarditis Critical Care
- Multi Organ Dysfunction in Children
- Post Surgical Paediatric ICU Care
- ECMO Based Care Exposure
- Paediatric Transport and Stabilisation
Advanced PICU Procedures
Bedside critical care procedures in children:
- Paediatric Intubation
- Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access
- Arterial Line Placement
- PICC Line Insertion
- Point of Care Ultrasonography (POCUS)
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion
- Emergency Airway Management in Children
Post-Transplant Paediatric Care
ICU management for post-transplant children:
- Post Liver Transplant Paediatric Care
- Post Bone Marrow Transplant Paediatric Care
- Multidisciplinary Transplant Coordination
- Immunosuppression Complication Monitoring
- Infection Surveillance in Post-Transplant Children
Simulation-Based Paediatric Training
Structured training for paediatric emergency and critical care teams, supported by PediSTARS EB membership and national faculty roles:
- Paediatric Crisis Simulation Training
- PICU Simulation for Teamwork and Patient Safety
- SNAP Workshop Faculty
- Paediatric Emergency Preparedness Training
- Simulation Based Education for Doctors and Nurses
General Paediatrics in Bangalore
Comprehensive paediatric outpatient care:
- Newborn Care
- Childhood Vaccination (IAP Schedule)
- Growth and Developmental Assessment
- Nutrition Counselling
- Common Childhood Infections
- Childhood Asthma
- Childhood Allergies
- Adolescent Health
Paediatric Infectious Diseases
Acute infectious disease management in children:
- Dengue in Children (Including Neurological Manifestations)
- Rickettsial Disease in Children
- Severe Pneumonia
- Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
- COVID-19 Related Paediatric Complications
Conditions Treated
- Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock in Children
- Paediatric Respiratory Failure
- Refractory Seizures
- Acute Kidney Injury in Children
- Paediatric Liver Failure
- Myocarditis
- Post Liver and Bone Marrow Transplant Complications
- Dengue with Neurological Manifestations
- MIS-C
- Common Childhood Illnesses and Vaccinations
Professional Experience
- Consultant, Department of PICU and Paediatrics, Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road, Bangalore
Her academic engagement includes PediSTARS Executive Board membership and ELSO India membership, reflecting leadership in paediatric simulation and extracorporeal life support communities. She serves as National Faculty for SNAP (Stabilisation of the Neonate and Acute Paediatric) Workshop and national faculty for paediatric simulation-based training. Her simulation excellence has been recognised through national SimWar competition victory at AIIMS Delhi (2019), multiple Simulus conference awards, and an International Paediatric Simulation Society (IPSS) poster presentation (2021).
Awards and Recognition
- National SimWar Competition Winner, AIIMS, New Delhi, March 2019
- First Runner Up, Oral Paper Presentation, Simulus-8, 2023
- Second Prize, Best Poster Presentation, Simulus-6, April 2021
- National Faculty, SNAP Workshop
- National Faculty, Paediatric Simulation-Based Training
- PediSTARS Executive Board Member
Research and Publications
Dr Sindhu has contributed to peer-reviewed paediatric and critical care literature with publications including:
- What You See May Not Be What You Get! Simulate Towards Effective Planning of Paediatric Intensive Care, Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2022 (co-authored with Ginigeri C et al.)
- Hemiconvulsion Hemiplegia Epilepsy Syndrome: A Rare Manifestation of MIS-C, ePoster Presentation, World Federation of Paediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies (WFPICCS), 2022
- Septic Shock: An Unusual Presentation of DRESS Syndrome, Indian Pediatric Case Reports, 2022
- Challenges Encountered in Managing Non-COVID-19 Illness During a Pandemic: Case Report, Indian Journal of Practical Paediatrics, June 2020
- Profile of Dengue Patients with Neurological Manifestations, Poster, International Paediatric Critical Care Conference of India, Hyderabad, 2018
- Clinico-Laboratory Profile and Outcome of Rickettsia in Children: Hubli Experience, Journal of Paediatric Infectious Disease, January 2014
- Vein of Galen Malformations: Case Report, Poster, State NEOCON 2014, Mangalore
- Poster Presentation, International Paediatric Simulation Society (IPSS), September 2021
Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships
Qualifications
- MBBS from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore (2007)
- Diploma in Child Health (DCH) from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (2012)
- DNB Paediatrics from National Board of Examinations (2014)
- IDPCCM (Indian Diploma in Paediatric Critical Care Medicine)
Registration Number
Registered with Karnataka Medical Council, Registration Number 77628 (2007)
Professional Memberships
- Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)
- Indian Paediatric Association of Critical Care (IAP-ICC)
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- PediSTARS, Executive Board Member
- ELSO India (Extracorporeal Life Support Organization)
IDPCCM Credentialled Female Paediatric Intensivist with SimWar AIIMS Victory, ELSO Affiliation, and Frontiers in Pediatrics Publication
Paediatric intensive care is a sub specialty where the combination of formal critical care credentialling, simulation-based training excellence, and engagement with advanced organ support technologies like ECMO creates a practice profile that directly impacts survival outcomes for the sickest children. Dr Sindhu's IDPCCM (Indian Diploma in Paediatric Critical Care Medicine) alongside DCH and DNB Paediatrics provides layered foundational and critical care training.
Her simulation engagement is genuinely distinctive: National SimWar Competition Winner at AIIMS Delhi (2019), First Runner Up at Simulus-8 (2023), PediSTARS Executive Board membership, and National Faculty for SNAP Workshop and paediatric simulation-based training reflect sustained leadership in paediatric simulation education at the national level. Her ELSO India membership confirms engagement with extracorporeal life support for critically ill children.
Her Frontiers in Pediatrics publication (2022) on simulation-based PICU planning (co-authored with Dr Chetan Ginigeri) and WFPICCS 2022 ePoster on MIS-C provide international research engagement. Combined with POCUS, USG-guided vascular access, PICC line, and renal replacement therapy procedural capability, post-transplant paediatric care expertise, and multilingual consultation in English, Kannada, Hindi, and Tulu, this depth of simulation-driven, IDPCCM credentialled paediatric intensive care is now offered through Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road.
Book an Appointment
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Dr. Sindhu M V's Medical Specialities & Areas of Expertise
Dr. Sindhu M V performs major interventions in the following specialities:
- Paediatrics
Registration Details
- Karnataka Medical Council - Registration No. (77628)
Education & Achievements
- Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences, Bangalore (MBBS)
- Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences, Bangalore (Diploma in Child Health)
- National Board of Examinations (DNB Paediatrics)
- Diploma in Paediatric Critical Care Medicine
Published Papers
- Sindhu Malvel, Chandrashekar S, Singh R. Septic Shock: An Unusual Presentation of Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms. Indian Pediatrics Case Reports [Internet]. 2022 Jul 1;2(3):174.
- Thyagarajan S, Gowda SM, Ginigeri C, Anupama S, Chinnadurai R. What you see may not be what you get! Simulate towards effective planning of pediatric intensive care unit. Frontiers in Pediatrics. 2022 Sep 6;10.
Memberships
- Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)
- Indian Paediatric Association of Critical Care
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
Work Experience
- Consultant - Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road
Hospitals Dr. Sindhu M V is Associated with (1)
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Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road
4.6/5(95 Ratings)
metro station, 241/359/358/314/13/3, Konanakunte Village, Ward No.197, 
Patient Ratings & Reviews for Dr. Sindhu M V
99%
Based on 92 ratings
Write a ReviewMy child had a sudden health emergency and required PICU admission. Dr. Sindhu M V handled the case with great care and explained every stage of treatment clearly. We are very thankful for her support.
my child required intensive care support under dr sindhu and recovery has been smooth so far. she guided us properly throughout the treatment journey
My niece required intensive care support after severe pneumonia,and Dr. Sindhu M V handled the situation very professionally. She monitored every detail carefully and explained all updates clearly to our family.
Consulted Dr. Sindhu through HexaHealth for pediatric intensive care treatment. Everything was organised properly,and all procedures and costs were explained clearly before proceeding.
My son was admitted to the PICU with severe infection and breathing difficulty,and Dr. Sindhu M V managed the treatment exceptionally well. She explained the condition,monitoring process,and recovery plan very clearly. Her calm and reassuring approach gave our family a lot of confidence during a stressful time.
FAQs about Dr. Sindhu M V
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Dr. Sindhu M V has 19 years of experience in Paediatrics.
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Dr Sindhu M V is among the leading paediatric intensivists in Bangalore, currently serving as Consultant PICU and Paediatrics at Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road. She holds IDPCCM, DCH, and DNB Paediatrics, with ELSO India and PediSTARS Executive Board memberships, National SimWar victory at AIIMS Delhi, and a Frontiers in Pediatrics publication on simulation-based PICU planning.
Paediatric renal replacement therapy for acute kidney injury and post-transplant ICU care (liver and bone marrow transplant) in Bangalore are managed by Dr Sindhu M V at Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road. Post-transplant paediatric intensive care requires specialised monitoring for immunosuppression complications, infection surveillance, and multidisciplinary coordination.
Patients seeking childhood vaccination, growth and developmental assessment, and general paediatric care in Bangalore can consult Dr Sindhu M V at Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road. Her comprehensive paediatric practice covers routine newborn care, IAP vaccination schedule, nutrition counselling, and common childhood illness management alongside her PICU expertise.
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