Dr. Koteshwar Rao

Dr Koteshwar Rao is a highly experienced Paediatrician and Neonatologist with over 39 years of clinical expertise in newborn care, neonatology, and high-risk infant management.

He currently practises at Apollo Cradle Maternity and Children's Hospital, Jubilee Hills, and Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. 

Dr Koteshwar R consults in English, Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil.

What Dr Koteshwar Rao Treats

Newborn and Neonatal Care

Dr Rao specialises in the care of newborns, particularly premature babies and babies born with serious health conditions. With nearly four decades of neonatal experience and USA-based fellowship training, he is highly equipped to handle even the most complex newborn cases.

• Care of premature and very low birth weight babies
• High-risk newborn monitoring and management
• Neonatal jaundice diagnosis and treatment
• Neonatal infections and sepsis management
• Breathing difficulties and respiratory support for newborns
• Breastfeeding guidance and newborn nutrition support

Perinatal Medicine and High-Risk Infant Care

Dr Koteshwar Rao has specialised fellowship training in perinatal medicine, which means he is experienced in caring for babies who face health challenges around the time of birth, including those born to mothers with complicated pregnancies.

• Perinatal care for babies of high-risk pregnancies
• Management of birth asphyxia and hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy
• Neonatal seizure evaluation and management
• Blood sugar and metabolic monitoring in newborns
• Temperature regulation and neonatal stabilisation
• Long-term follow-up care for premature and high-risk babies

General Child Health and Paediatric Care

In addition to his neonatology expertise, Dr Rao provides general paediatric care for infants, children, and adolescents, covering both common everyday illnesses and more complex medical conditions.

• Fever, cold, cough, and childhood infections
• Asthma and respiratory conditions in children
• Diarrhoea, vomiting, and stomach problems
• Nutritional assessment and dietary guidance
• Growth and developmental monitoring
• Adolescent health concerns and counselling

Vaccination and Preventive Child Health

Dr Rao ensures that children receive all recommended vaccinations on time and provides preventive health guidance to help families keep their children healthy and protected from illness.

• Routine immunisation as per national immunisation schedule
• Catch-up vaccination for missed doses
• Travel vaccinations for children
• Allergy screening and prevention
• School health check-ups
• Preventive health counselling for parents

Professional Experience

Dr Koteshwar Rao is currently associated with:

• Consultant, Apollo Cradle Maternity and Children's Hospital, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
• Consultant, Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad

He has previously served at leading hospitals including:

• Consultant, Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, USA
• Consultant, Lutheran Medical Center, USA
• Consultant, Sir Raj Bahadur Bansilal General Hospital, Hyderabad

His clinical experience across leading hospitals in the United States, including Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, and Lutheran Medical Center, makes Dr Rao one of the most globally experienced neonatologists currently practising in the city. His long career and US-trained subspecialty credentials have earned him the deep trust of families across Hyderabad for complex and high-risk newborn care.

Credentials and Trust Signals

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS from Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, 1987
• MD in Neonatology from North Shore University, New York, USA, 1990
• Fellowship in Neonatal Perinatal Medicine from North Shore University Hospital, New York, USA, 1993

Dr Rao's MD in Neonatology and Fellowship in Neonatal Perinatal Medicine from North Shore University Hospital, New York, represent a level of internationally certified subspecialty training in newborn and perinatal medicine that is exceptionally rare among paediatricians practising in Hyderabad. His additional clinical experience at Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, and Lutheran Medical Center, USA, further strengthens his global clinical foundation in neonatology and high-risk infant care.

Memberships

• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)

Registration

• Hyderabad Medical Council, Registration Number 7786 (from 1979)

Book an Appointment

For expert consultation on neonatology, premature baby care, high-risk newborn management, perinatal medicine, child health, vaccination, or any paediatric concern in Hyderabad, book a priority appointment with Dr Koteshwar Rao at Apollo Cradle Maternity and Children's Hospital, Jubilee Hills, or Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad through HexaHealth for a smooth and hassle-free experience.