Dr. Sandeep Karanam
Paediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Paediatrician in Hyderabad
MBBS, MD Paediatrics, DNB Paediatrics, Fellowship in Pediatric Intensive Care, Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care, MRCPCH
16+ Years
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16+
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Dr Sandeep Karanam is a Paediatric Intensivist and Paediatrician in Hyderabad with 16 years of clinical experience, including over 8 years of dedicated expertise in paediatric critical care.
He currently practises at Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, Madinaguda.
He trained at some of the world's most respected children's hospitals in the United Kingdom, including Great Ormond Street Hospital, Royal Brompton Hospital, and St Mary's Hospital, and holds an MRCPCH from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, UK.
Whether you are looking for a PICU specialist, paediatric cardiac ICU doctor, or ECMO-trained intensivist in Hyderabad, Dr Sandeep brings internationally trained critical care expertise that is exceptionally rare in the city.
He consults in English, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada.
Specialty Areas and Treatments
Dr Sandeep Karanam provides advanced paediatric intensive care, cardiac critical care, and general paediatric services with a strong focus on evidence-based management and complex procedural skills.
Paediatric Intensive Care (PICU) in Hyderabad
His fellowship training across multiple UK tertiary PICU centres gives him hands-on expertise in managing the most critically ill children, including cases that require advanced life support and organ replacement therapies.
- PICU management of critically ill infants, children, and adolescents
- Mechanical ventilation and advanced respiratory support
- Sepsis, septic shock, and multi-organ dysfunction management
- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
- Peritoneal dialysis in children
- Therapeutic Plasma Exchange
- Intubation and advanced airway management
- Chest drain insertion and procedural sedation
- Lumbar puncture and invasive monitoring
Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care in Hyderabad
His Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care from London is a rare subspecialty qualification, giving him specific training in managing children after complex cardiac surgery and those with critical cardiac conditions.
- Post-operative cardiac ICU care for children with congenital heart disease
- Management of cardiac surgical complications in children
- Pericardiocentesis
- Temporary cardiac pacing in children
- Haemodynamic monitoring in cardiac ICU settings
- ECMO support for cardiac and respiratory failure
General Paediatrics and Child Health in Hyderabad
Alongside his critical care practice, he provides comprehensive outpatient paediatric care for children across all age groups.
- General paediatric consultation for infants, children, and adolescents
- Childhood asthma diagnosis and management
- Childhood infections and fever management
- Growth and developmental assessment
- Child immunisation and vaccination schedules
Hospital Affiliation in Hyderabad
Dr Sandeep Karanam currently practises as a Consultant Paediatric Intensivist at Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, Madinaguda, Hyderabad. Consultation Fee: ₹700
About Ankura Hospital for Women and Children
Ankura Hospital is a dedicated women and children's hospital chain across Hyderabad and other cities.
The Madinaguda centre houses a fully equipped PICU with advanced ventilator support and critical care infrastructure, enabling Dr Sandeep to manage the most complex paediatric critical cases alongside his outpatient practice.
Credentials and Trust Signals
Qualifications
- MBBS, Government Medical College, Anantapur (2010)
- MD in Paediatrics, JJM Medical College, Davanagere (2016)
- DNB in Paediatrics, National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
- Fellowship in Paediatric Intensive Care (FPIC), Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
- Fellowship in Paediatric Intensive Care, London, UK
- Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care, London, UK
- MRCPCH, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, UK
Memberships
- Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)
- Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO)
- Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), UK
- European Society of Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care (ESPNIC)
- European Respiratory Society (ERS)
Dr Sandeep Karanam is registered with the Telangana State Medical Council (Reg. No. 66692, 2010).
Clinical Experience
Dr Sandeep pursued his Fellowship in Paediatric Intensive Care from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences before relocating to the United Kingdom for advanced subspecialty training.
He worked across four of London's most prestigious children's hospitals, beginning as a Fellow at Kings College Hospital before taking on Consultant roles at Royal Brompton Hospital, St Mary's Hospital, and Great Ormond Street Hospital.
This progression gave him exposure to cardiac ECMO, complex congenital heart disease post-operative care, and major international clinical trials in paediatric critical care.
On returning to India, he practised at Medicover Hospital and Medicover Woman and Child Hospital in Hyderabad before joining Ankura Hospital Madinaguda.
Research and Academic Contributions
Dr Sandeep Karanam has published research in national and international paediatric and critical care journals and is a contributor to the IAP Textbook of Paediatric ICU Protocols, 3rd Edition, covering chapters on electrical injuries, multiple trauma, and burns management in children.
His published papers include:
- Left Ventricular Intramural Hematoma following AVSD repair in a child published in ASAIO Journal (2024), a case study on an unusual complication of complete atrioventricular septal defect repair
- Vitamin D levels in children with asthma and correlation with asthma control published in IJCP (2018)
- Reevaluation of baseline Widal titres in children published in the International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics (2016)
- Clinico-haematologic profile of megaloblastic anaemia in children published in the International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics (2016)
- Iatrogenic cerebral sinovenous thrombosis in children published in the International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics (2016)
He has actively participated in major international paediatric critical care research trials including OXYPICU, DIAMOND, FIRST ABC Trial, RECOVERY for Paediatrics, and the PRESSURE Trial.
Book an Appointment with Dr Sandeep Karanam
To check consultation fees and book an appointment with Dr Sandeep Karanam at Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, Madinaguda, visit HexaHealth.
Dr. Sandeep Karanam's Medical Specialities & Areas of Expertise
Dr. Sandeep Karanam performs major interventions in the following specialities:
- Paediatrics
- Paediatric Critical Care Medicine
Registration Details
- Telangana State Medical Council - Registration No. (66692)
Education & Achievements
- Government Medical College, Anantapur (MBBS)
- JJM Medical College, Davanagere (MD Paediatrics)
- National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (DNB Paediatrics)
- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka (Fellowship in Pediatric Intensive Care)
- London, UK (Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care)
- Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, UK (MRCPCH)
Published Papers
- Karanam S, Wang J, Rocha B, Semple T, Krupickova S, Desai A. Management of Left Ventricular Intramural Hematoma- an Unusual Complication of Complete Atrioventricular Septal Defect Repair in a Child. ASAIO J. 2024 Nov 1;70(11):e156-e158. doi: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000002211. Epub 2024 Apr 11
- Karanam, S., Reddy, S., & H., R. (2018). Vitamin D status in asthmatic children and its correlation to asthma control. International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics, 5(2), 520–525.
- H., R., B. P., N., Karanam, S., Yellinedi, S., & P. S., S. B. (2016). Reevaluation of baseline Widal titres in children: a cross-sectional survey of 250 children (1-15 years) in and around Davangere, Karnataka, India. International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics, 3(2), 575–578.
- Yellinedi, S., Karanam, S., & Gowdar, G. (2016). Clinico-hematologic profile of megaloblastic anemia in children. International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics, 3(1), 28–30.
- Karanam, S., H., R., & Banapurmath, C. R. (2016). Iatrogenic cerebral sinovenous thrombosis - well known but yet under reported. International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics, 3(3), 1102–1104.
Memberships
- Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP)
- Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO)
- Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH)
- European Society of Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care (ESPNIC)
- European Respiratory Society (ERS)
Work Experience
- Consultant - Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, Madinaguda
- Consultant - Royal Brompton Hospital, London
- Consultant - St Marys Hospital, UK
- Consultant - Great Ormond Street Hospital, UK
- Fellow - Kings College Hospital, UK
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Write a Reviewsatisfied with dr sandeep karanam assessment for my daughter's chronic respiratory conditions and adolescent growth monitoring. he is extremely knowledgeable and provided an updated pediatric screening checklist alongside active reassurance. his extensive credentials from Government Medical College,Anantapur are completely worth it.
My nephew required specialized clinical supervision after a complex progression of severe bacterial infection. Dr. Sandeep Karanam carefully supervised the continuous intensive monitoring and nursing team in the PICU to ensure an optimal physiological response. The entire treatment journey under his observation and past experience as a consultant at Great Ormond Street Hospital,UK was incredibly transparent,professional,and well-structured.
dr sandeep karanam managed my sister's infant's persistent childhood infections and customized child immunization schedules very systematically. he explained the developmental milestone evaluation,infant nutrition monitoring,and protective fluid guidelines with absolute clarity to ensure steady recovery. the child tolerated the clinical management comfortably and is doing much better now.
Mere bache ko severe viral illness aur heavy breathing ke chalte routine child health follow-up aur intensive observation ki zaroorat thi. Dr. Sandeep Karanam checked his complete clinical files and started a precise targeted pediatric monitoring routine using his advanced training from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health,UK. HexaHealth made the entire hospital process simpler and smarter by taking complete care of our documentation and smooth admission approval without any stress.
डॉक्टर Sandeep ने मेरी भतीजी की गंभीर मेडिकल इमरजेंसी और बचपन के बार-बार होने वाले चेचक के इन्फेक्शन के समय स्थिति को बहुत अच्छे से संभाला। उनकी अनेक भाषाओं (अंग्रेजी,हिंदी,तेलुगु,कन्नड़) की जानकारी के कारण उन्होंने हमें हर बात अच्छे से समझाई और इलाज के दौरान वाइटल्स का बहुत ही बढ़िया ख्याल रखा। यूके में किंग्स कॉलेज हॉस्पिटल और सेंट मैरीज हॉस्पिटल का उनका अनुभव साफ दिखता है। HexaHealth के केयर बडी ने हमारा काफी समय बचा दिया।
FAQs about Dr. Sandeep Karanam
Dr. Sandeep Karanam specialises in Paediatrics, Paediatric Critical Care Medicine.
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Dr. Sandeep Karanam has 16 years of experience in Paediatrics, Paediatric Critical Care Medicine.
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The consultation fee of Doctor Sandeep Karanam is ₹700. A one-time registration fee may also apply for first-time visits.
Dr. Sandeep Karanam's qualifications are: MBBS, MD Paediatrics, DNB Paediatrics, Fellowship in Pediatric Intensive Care, Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care, MRCPCH.
There are 91% ratings and 98% recommendation for Dr. Sandeep Karanam based on the patient's feedback.
ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) is an advanced life support technique used when the heart or lungs of critically ill children fail to function. Dr Sandeep is trained in ECMO management through his UK fellowship, making him one of the few ECMO-trained paediatric intensivists in Hyderabad.
Dr Sandeep specialises in paediatric intensive care including mechanical ventilation, ECMO, CRRT, cardiac ICU care, sepsis, and multi-organ failure management. He also provides general paediatric care including asthma, childhood infections, and immunisation.
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