Dr. Kona Srikanth

Dr Kona Srikanth is a highly skilled paediatrician and neonatologist in Gachibowli, Hyderabad with over 22 years of clinical experience in newborn care, NICU management, and general paediatrics. He currently practises as a Consultant at Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, Gachibowli, Hyderabad.

Parents looking for the best neonatologist in Hyderabad or a trusted child specialist near Gachibowli can consult Dr Srikanth for his compassionate, evidence-based approach to paediatric and neonatal care.

If your newborn or child needs expert care for prematurity, NICU support, feeding difficulties, jaundice, respiratory distress, or developmental concerns, Dr Kona Srikanth is one of the most experienced and trusted NICU doctors in Hyderabad.

Families value him for his dedication, empathy, and ability to guide parents through difficult situations with clarity and reassurance. He consults in Hindi, English, and Telugu.

Area of Expertise

Neonatal Intensive Care and Newborn Management

Advanced care for premature, critically ill, high-risk, and low-birth-weight newborns in NICU settings.

• Neonatal intensive care (NICU) management
• Care of premature and low-birth-weight babies
• Management of high-risk and critically ill newborns
• Neonatal resuscitation and emergency care
• Respiratory distress and ventilator management in newborns
• Neonatal sepsis and infection management
• Jaundice, feeding difficulties, and growth monitoring in newborns

Developmental Follow-Up and Early Intervention

Long-term monitoring and support for NICU graduates and high-risk infants to ensure healthy development.

• Developmental follow-up and milestone tracking for NICU survivors
• Early intervention planning for at-risk infants
• Parent counselling for preterm and high-risk babies
• Nutritional guidance and growth monitoring

General Paediatrics and Child Health

Comprehensive medical care for infants, children, and adolescents across all age groups.

• Management of acute and chronic paediatric illnesses
• Common childhood infections and fever management
• Vaccination and preventive healthcare
• Growth, nutrition, and developmental assessment

Professional Experience

Dr Kona Srikanth is currently associated with:

• Consultant Paediatrician and Neonatologist, Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, Gachibowli, Hyderabad

He has previously served at:

• Consultant, Lotus Children's Hospital
• Consultant, Continental Hospital
• Assistant Professor, Medicity Institute of Medical Sciences
• Senior Registrar, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai

With over two decades of hands-on experience across some of the most reputed hospitals in India, Dr Srikanth Kona has independently managed complex neonatal and paediatric cases, from extreme prematurity to critical newborn emergencies, consistently delivering high-quality care.

Credentials, Qualifications, and Registration

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS from Madras Medical College, Chennai, 2004, Gold Medallist
• MD Paediatrics from King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, Mumbai, 2008
• Fellowship in Neonatology from King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, Mumbai, 2010

Dr Kona Srikanth completed both his post-graduation and neonatology fellowship at KEM Hospital and Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai, one of the country's most prestigious medical institutions for paediatric and neonatal training.

Research and Publications

Dr Srikanth Kona has published many research papers in reputed scientific journals and is a regular guest speaker and active participant at various conferences, gatherings, and CME programmes. He remains actively engaged in clinical research focused on advancing paediatric and neonatal care.

Memberships

• Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)
• National Neonatology Forum (NNF)
• Bombay Neonatology Forum (BNF)

Registration

Telangana Medical Council, Registration number 82972, since 2013.

Book an Appointment

For expert consultation on premature baby care, NICU support, newborn emergencies, neonatal jaundice, respiratory distress, developmental follow-up, vaccinations, or general paediatric care in Hyderabad, book an appointment with Dr Kona Srikanth through HexaHealth for a smooth and priority consultation experience.