Dr. R Sunil Kumar

Dr R Sunil Kumar is an experienced paediatrician in Bangalore with over 21 years of clinical experience in paediatrics, neonatology, paediatric intensive care, and child development.

Families seeking a trusted paediatrician in Hebbal or a specialist for neonatal care, paediatric emergencies, or child development in Bangalore will find in Dr R Sunil Kumar a clinician who combines strong academic training with a warm, child-centred clinical approach.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Sunil Kumar manages a wide range of paediatric and neonatal conditions including acute and chronic childhood illnesses, neonatal complications, infectious diseases, respiratory distress, sepsis, recurrent abdominal pain, viral hepatitis, and developmental delays.

His clinical focus spans preventive paediatrics, growth and developmental assessments, immunisation, nutrition, and high-dependency neonatal and paediatric intensive care.

Neonatology and NICU Care

Dr Sunil Kumar has extensive hands-on experience managing critically ill neonates in Neonatal Intensive Care Units, with certified training in neonatal resuscitation and life support.

• Neonatal Resuscitation
• NICU Management for critically ill neonates
• Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS)
• Umbilical Access Procedures
• Exchange Transfusion
• High-Risk Newborn Follow-Up

Paediatric Emergency and Intensive Care

• Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• PICU Management for critically ill children
• Sepsis and Respiratory Distress Management
• Paediatric Emergency Assessment and Intervention
• Lumbar Puncture
• Bone Marrow Aspiration

General Paediatrics and Child Health

• Diagnosis and Management of Acute and Chronic Childhood Illnesses
• Infectious Disease Management in Children
• Recurrent Abdominal Pain Evaluation and Management
• Viral Hepatitis Management in children
• Growth and Developmental Assessment
• Childhood Vaccination and Immunisation
• Paediatric Nutrition and Dietary Counselling
• Developmental Follow-Up for High-Risk Newborns

Professional Experience

Dr Sunil Kumar has independently managed paediatric OPD, ward, NICU, and PICU care across multiple high-volume hospitals in India and abroad, including clinical leadership roles in Karnataka, Kerala, and Sharjah. He served as an Assistant Professor in Paediatrics at medical colleges, actively teaching and guiding undergraduate and postgraduate students. He has participated in PEDICON and multiple national CMEs and hands-on workshops on neonatal and paediatric life support.

Current Practice

• Consultant, Paediatrics, Manipal Hospital, Hebbal, Bangalore
• Consultant, Paediatrics, Manipal Hospital, Doddaballapur, Bangalore

Education and Credentials

Degrees and Institutions

• MBBS, Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2005
• DCH, GR Medical College, Gwalior in 2009
• MD in Paediatrics, MKCG Medical College, Berhampur in 2013

Certifications

• Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS)
• Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• International Programme in Advanced Nutrition

Research and Publications

• "A Study on Etiological Profile and Outcome of Recurrent Abdominal Pain in Children Aged 1 to 14 Years"

Professional Memberships

• Life Member, Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)
• Life Member, National Neonatology Forum (NNF)

Languages Spoken

Dr R Sunil Kumar consults patients and families in English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Odia, ensuring clear and empathetic communication with families from diverse linguistic backgrounds across Bangalore.

Book an Appointment with Dr R Sunil Kumar, Paediatrician in Hebbal and Doddaballapur, Bangalore

Book a priority appointment with Dr R Sunil Kumar, a trusted paediatrician and neonatologist in Hebbal and Doddaballapur, Bangalore, at Manipal Hospital Hebbal or Manipal Hospital Doddaballapur.

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