Dr. Rakesh Challagulla

Dr Rakesh Challagulla is a Senior Medical Director and Consultant Paediatrician in Khammam with 15 years of experience, currently leading clinical operations and practising at Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, Yedulapuram.

He specialises in comprehensive paediatric care for newborns, infants, children, and adolescents, combining active clinical practice with institutional leadership as Medical Director of the Ankura Khammam centre since 2017.

He consults in English, Hindi, and Telugu.

Area of Expertise

General Paediatrics and Child Health

Infants, children, and adolescents presenting with acute and chronic medical conditions are evaluated and managed with thorough paediatric assessment and evidence-based clinical care:

• Diagnosis and management of common childhood illnesses
• Viral fever and bacterial infection treatment
• Acute and chronic paediatric disease management
• Adolescent health consultation and counselling
• Routine child health check-ups and review

Newborn and Infant Care

Newborns and young infants requiring early medical assessment and support are managed with structured neonatal and infant-specific clinical protocols:

• Newborn examination and early neonatal care
• Neonatal jaundice evaluation and management
• Feeding difficulty and infant nutrition support
• Early growth and weight monitoring
• Parental counselling for newborn care

Growth and Development Monitoring

Dr Rakesh Challagulla assesses children for physical growth and developmental milestones with structured screening to ensure timely identification of clinical concerns:

• Growth chart monitoring and interpretation
• Developmental milestone evaluation
• Early identification of growth and developmental delays
• Nutritional assessment and dietary guidance
• School-age developmental support

Immunisation and Preventive Healthcare

Children are supported with evidence-based immunisation protocols and preventive health strategies to reduce childhood illness burden:

• Childhood vaccination scheduling and administration
• Preventive health check-ups and wellness screening
• Travel vaccination guidance
• Hygiene and lifestyle counselling for families
• Disease prevention and health education

Paediatric Respiratory and Allergy Conditions

Children with asthma, allergic conditions, and recurrent respiratory illness are assessed and managed by Dr Challagulla with appropriate clinical protocols:

• Childhood asthma diagnosis and long-term management
• Allergic rhinitis and atopic condition evaluation
• Recurrent wheezing and bronchiolitis management
• Respiratory infection assessment and treatment
• Allergy identification and management planning

Paediatric Gastrointestinal and Emergency Care

Children presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms or acute medical emergencies are stabilised and managed with prompt clinical intervention:

• Acute gastroenteritis and dehydration management
• Constipation and bowel disorder management
• Feeding difficulty and food intolerance assessment
• Paediatric emergency assessment and acute stabilisation
• Seizure evaluation and emergency management

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliations

Dr Rakesh Challagulla currently consults and serves as Medical Director at:

• Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, Yedulapuram, Khammam (Medical Director since June 2017)

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Maharajah's Institute of Medical Sciences, Vizianagaram (2011)
• MD Paediatrics, Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences, Karimnagar (2014)
• Masters in Health and Healthcare Administration, Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences (2017)
• Registered with the Telangana State Medical Council

Research and Academic Contributions

• Multiple research papers published in reputed scientific journals
• Speaker at national and regional paediatric conferences

Professional Memberships

• Indian Society of Paediatrics

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