Dr. Radhalakshmi Senthil

Dr Radhalakshmi Senthil is a highly distinguished Paediatrician and Neonatologist in Chennai with 28 years of extensive clinical experience. Dedicated to the health and well-being of infants, children, and adolescents, she brings a wealth of global medical expertise to her practice, having spent significant years training and practicing in the United Kingdom's most prestigious institutions, including the world-renowned Great Ormond Street Hospital and Royal London Hospital.

Dr Radhalakshmi currently provides world-class pediatric and neonatal care at Apollo Children Hospital (Thousand Lights), Apollo Cradle And Children Hospital (Karapakkam), and Lotus Speciality Clinic (Oggiyamduraipakkam).

Known for her incredibly calm, "parent-friendly" demeanor, she fluently conducts consultations in English, Tamil, and Hindi.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Radhalakshmi’s clinical practice covers both routine child health and highly critical newborn care, utilizing evidence-based global protocols:

Neonatology and Newborn Care

Expert, specialized care for premature infants and newborns requiring critical medical attention:

• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Management
• Management of Newborn Jaundice (Hyperbilirubinemia)
• Preterm Baby Growth Monitoring and Nutritional Support
• Lactation Counseling and New Mother Guidance

General Paediatrics and Immunization

Comprehensive health monitoring and acute illness management from infancy through adolescence:

• Routine Childhood Vaccinations and Catch-up Immunization Schedules
• Management of Upper and Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
• Treatment of Acute Childhood Fevers and Viral Infections
• Asthma Management and Nebulization Therapies

Developmental and Behavioral Paediatrics

Early identification and supportive management of child development milestones:

• Evaluation of Learning Disabilities (Dyslexia)
• Monitoring of Motor Delays (e.g., Limping Child Evaluation)
• Nutritional Guidance and Growth Charting

Conditions Treated

• Neonatal Jaundice and Prematurity Complications
• Acute Respiratory Infections and Childhood Asthma
• Gastrointestinal Infections and Colic
• Nutritional Deficiencies and Anemia in Children
• Learning Disabilities and Developmental Delays
• Seasonal Viral Fevers and Allergic Rashes

Awards and Academic Recognitions

Dr Radhalakshmi’s dedication to pediatric excellence has been honored with elite academic awards:

• Alkem Gold Medal in Paediatrics (2001): Awarded during her post-graduation at Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute for demonstrating outstanding clinical and academic excellence.

Professional Experience

• Apollo Children Hospital, Thousand Lights, Chennai (Consultation Fee: ₹800)
• Apollo Cradle And Children Hospital, Karapakkam, Chennai (Consultation Fee: ₹800)
• Lotus Speciality Clinic, Oggiyamduraipakkam, Chennai (Consultation Fee: ₹500)
• Former Consultant, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK
• Former Consultant, Royal London Hospital, UK

Her experience spanning top-tier UK NHS Trusts and India's leading corporate hospitals ensures that every child receives the safest, most scientifically advanced pediatric care available.

Credentials and Qualifications

Qualifications

• MBBS – PSG Institute of Medical Science and Research, Coimbatore (1998)
• MD Paediatrics – Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai (2001)
• DNB Paediatrics – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
• MRCPCH – Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, UK (2004)
• MNAMS – Member of National Academy of Medical Sciences (2000)

Registration Number

• Registered with the Tamil Nadu Medical Council, Registration Number 61505 (Year: 1998)

Professional Memberships

• Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), UK
• National Neonatology Forum (NNF)
• National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS)
• Tamil Nadu Medical Council (TNMC)

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