Dr. Suruchi Agarwal

Dr Suruchi is a highly experienced paediatrician and paediatric endocrinologist in Bangalore with 24 years of clinical experience across general paediatrics, paediatric endocrinology, diabetes management, and child health, gained in both India and the United Kingdom.

Dr Suruchi is a UK-trained paediatric endocrinologist specializing in childhood diabetes, growth disorders, thyroid conditions, and other hormonal disorders in children. Families seeking a trusted paediatric endocrinologist in Hebbal or across Bangalore benefit from her evidence-based, empathetic, and child-centred approach to care.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Suruchi manages a wide spectrum of general paediatric and paediatric endocrine conditions in infants, children, and adolescents. She specialises in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, growth and puberty disorders, thyroid dysfunction, obesity, metabolic conditions, calcium and adrenal disorders, and complex acute paediatric illness.

She also provides preventive health, childhood nutrition guidance, and management of acute and chronic multi-system conditions.

Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes

Dr Suruchi has dedicated subspecialty training in paediatric endocrinology and diabetes from the Yorkshire Deanery, UK, including specialist rotation at Hull Royal Infirmary and certified expertise in insulin pump therapy for children with Type 1 Diabetes.

• Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Management in children
• Insulin Pump Therapy for Type 1 Diabetes
• Growth Disorders including short and tall stature evaluation
• Puberty Disorders including precocious and delayed puberty
• Thyroid Disorders in children
• Adrenal Disorders assessment and management
• Obesity and Metabolic Disorder Management
• Paediatric Obesity Clinics and multidisciplinary endocrine care
• Monogenic Diabetes evaluation
• Familial Hypocalcaemia and Calcium Metabolism Disorders

General Paediatrics and Acute Care

Dr Suruchi provides comprehensive general paediatric care from preventive health to the management of complex inpatients with multi-system involvement.

• Paediatric Acute and Emergency Care
• Childhood Asthma and Allergies
• Complex Febrile Illness Management
• Paediatric Nutrition and Healthy Childhood Eating
• Growth and Development Monitoring
• Neonatology and Newborn Assessment
• Paediatric High Dependency and Intensive Care Support
• Child Protection Assessment
• Continuous Veno-Venous Haemodiafiltration (CVVHDF) for metabolic emergencies

Professional Experience

Dr Suruchi Goyal Agarwal has independently managed paediatric OPD, wards, and endocrine clinics across high-volume hospitals in both the UK and India.

She began her consultant career at Birmingham Children's Hospital NHS Trust, a quaternary paediatric hospital, where she led regional obesity clinics and mentored trainee doctors as a Paediatric Simulation Trainer.

On returning to India in 2015, she took a leadership role at Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road, where she built a robust paediatrics department and participated in the hospital's Medical Advisory Board.

Current Practice

• Consultant, Paediatrics and Paediatric Endocrinology, Manipal Hospital, Hebbal, Bangalore (July 2025 to present)
• Senior Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Endocrinologist, KIMS Hospital, Mahadevapura, Bangalore (December 2025 to present)

Previous Positions

• Senior Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Endocrinologist, RxDx Healthcare, Jakkur, Bengaluru (October 2024 to December 2025)
• Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Endocrinologist, Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road, Bengaluru (August 2022 to March 2025)
• Consultant Paediatrician, Paediatric Endocrinologist and Diabetologist, Columbia Asia Hospitals, Whitefield, Bengaluru (November 2015 to August 2022)
• Consultant Paediatrician, Birmingham Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, West Midlands, UK (June 2014 to August 2015)
• Specialist Trainee ST3 to ST8, Paediatrics and Paediatric Endocrinology, Yorkshire and Humber Deanery, UK (August 2008 to June 2014)
• Trust Doctor, Hull Royal Infirmary (August 2007 to July 2008)
• Senior House Officer, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (February 2005 to July 2007)
• Senior House Officer, Southend University Hospital NHS (February 2004 to February 2005)

Education and Credentials

Degrees and Institutions

• MBBS, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore (completed 2002)
• MRCPCH, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, United Kingdom (completed 2007)
• MSc in Child Health (Merit), University of Leeds, United Kingdom (completed 2013)
• CCT in Paediatrics with Special Interest in Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, General Medical Council, United Kingdom (completed 2014)

Registration: Karnataka Medical Council, Reg No 63138 (registered 2002)

Research and Presentations

Oral Presentations

• "Familial Hypocalcaemia: CaSR Mutation", Northern Paediatric Endocrine Group Meeting, Leeds (2010)

Poster Presentations

• "Impact of psychological intervention in children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus", ISPAD 2013, Gothenburg, Sweden (October 2013)
• "Continuous veno-venous haemodiafiltration for the management of hypercalcaemia in diabetic ketoacidosis", Paediatric Intensive Care Society Meeting, London (September 2013)
• "Co-morbidities in children with diabetes: who is responsible for management?", British Society of Paediatric Endocrine and Diabetes Conference, Leeds (November 2012)
• "Retention: Not a wee problem", School of Paediatrics Meeting, Sheffield (November 2011)
• "Monogenic Diabetes", School of Paediatrics Meeting, Leeds (November 2010)

Media and Public Health Contributions

• "When should parents get cautious about their child's bed wetting?", Mirchi Plus
• "Screening newborn babies for congenital hyperthyroidism is critical", Daiji World, IANS Live, The New Kerala, and multiple national outlets
• "Bournvita and sugar: Are health powder drinks making your child prone to diabetes?", The Indian Express
• "No Sweet, Child of Mine: Can sugar in health drinks lead to diabetes in children?", Happiest Health
• "Type 1 Diabetes In Children: Expert Lists Management Measures", Only My Health
• "Nestle row: Infant foods have misleading claims", Financial Express

Professional Memberships

• Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), United Kingdom

Languages Spoken

Dr Suruchi Goyal Agarwal consults patients and families in English, Hindi, and Kannada, ensuring clear and empathetic communication with families from diverse linguistic backgrounds across Bangalore.

Book an Appointment with Dr Suruchi, Paediatric Endocrinologist in Hebbal, Bangalore

Book a priority appointment with Dr Suruchi Agarwal, a trusted paediatrician and paediatric endocrinologist in Hebbal, Bangalore, at Manipal Hospital Hebbal or KIMS Hospital, Mahadevapura. Check her consultation fee and contact details on HexaHealth, and book your consultation through HexaHealth's medical experts for a smooth and hassle-free experience.