Paediatric
Professor – Department of Paediatrics30+ Years of Experience
Ramaiah Memorial Hospital
Bengaluru
Dr. Chandrika Rao is a Professor in the Department of Paediatrics at M.S. Ramaiah Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore. She has more than 30 years of experience in Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine.
Dr. Chandrika Rao holds qualifications including MBBS, DCH and MD in Pediatrics, along with a Post Graduate Diploma in Adolescent Medicine and a Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Law and Ethics.
She is recognized for her expertise in general paediatrics, adolescent medicine, neonatology, paediatric critical care and child health. Her clinical practice includes comprehensive care for children from infancy through adolescence.
Dr. Chandrika Rao has a particular interest in adolescent healthcare, including physical and mental health, counselling and health promotion. She has contributed to national guidance on adolescent-friendly health services as a member of an expert group associated with the Indian Academy of Pediatrics.
She has also been involved in child protection and child abuse care. Her work has included multidisciplinary assessment of children with suspected abuse and collaboration with professionals from paediatrics, psychiatry and other specialties.
She continues to provide comprehensive, age-appropriate healthcare with an emphasis on preventive care, healthy development and the physical and emotional wellbeing of children and adolescents.
Dr. Chandrika Rao has contributed to medical education, research and professional conferences. Her academic work includes publications related to adolescent health, paediatric asthma, child health and child protection.
Comprehensive medical evaluation and management of health conditions affecting infants, children and adolescents.
Specialized healthcare addressing the physical, emotional, developmental and social health needs of adolescents.
Preventive and therapeutic healthcare focused on the unique health needs of teenagers and young people.
Medical care and monitoring for newborn babies, including assessment of newborn health and selected neonatal conditions.
Specialized evaluation and management of children requiring close monitoring and advanced medical care.
Regular assessment of physical growth, development and age-appropriate milestones in children.
Age-appropriate vaccination and preventive healthcare for infants, children and adolescents.
Support and counselling for selected behavioural, developmental and emotional concerns affecting children.
Multidisciplinary assessment and supportive medical care for children with suspected abuse or safeguarding concerns.
Assessment and supportive care for selected emotional, behavioural and mental health concerns affecting adolescents.
Comprehensive assessment and management of physical health concerns during adolescence.
Guidance for selected behavioural, developmental and psychosocial concerns in children and adolescents.
MBBS, DCH, MD (Pediatrics), Post Graduate Diploma in Adolescent Medicine, Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Law and Ethics
Paediatric Consultation, Adolescent Medicine, Adolescent Health Care, Neonatal Care, Paediatric Critical Care, General Paediatrics, Child Development and Growth Monitoring, Immunization, Child Guidance, Child Abuse Care, Adolescent Mental Health, Adolescent Physical Health, Behavioural Counselling, Adolescent Health Counselling
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Quick answers to common questions about DR. CHANDRIKA RAO
Dr. Chandrika Rao is a Professor in the Department of Paediatrics at M.S. Ramaiah Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore, and is recognized for her work in Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine.
She holds MBBS, DCH, MD (Pediatrics), Post Graduate Diploma in Adolescent Medicine and Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Law and Ethics.
Dr. Chandrika Rao has 30+ years of experience in Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, according to her current professional profile.
Her key area of specialization is Adolescent Paediatrics, with additional experience in general paediatrics, neonatology, critical care and child health.
Yes. She has specialized training in Adolescent Medicine and has contributed to national adolescent-friendly healthcare guidelines.
Yes. Her professional experience includes child abuse care and multidisciplinary child-protection work, in addition to child guidance and general paediatric care.
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