Paediatric
Senior Consultant – Paediatrics20 Years of Experience
Fortis Hospital
Bengaluru
Dr. Yogesh Kumar Gupta is an experienced Paediatrician, Neonatologist and Child Care Specialist in Bangalore, currently practising as Senior Consultant – Paediatrics at Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road. With approximately 20 years of overall medical experience, he specialises in the diagnosis, treatment and preventive care of medical conditions affecting newborns, infants, children and adolescents. His clinical interests include neonatal intensive care, paediatric critical care, childhood respiratory illnesses, allergy and asthma management, child nutrition and developmental assessment.
Dr. Yogesh Kumar Gupta holds MBBS, MD in Paediatrics and DNB in Paediatrics. He completed his MBBS at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, in 2005, followed by an MD in Paediatrics from Manipal University in 2009. He subsequently obtained a DNB qualification in Paediatrics through the National Board of Examinations, India. His postgraduate training and clinical experience provide a foundation for managing both routine childhood illnesses and complex paediatric medical emergencies.
As a Paediatrician in Bangalore, Dr. Yogesh Kumar Gupta provides medical care for common childhood conditions, including fever, respiratory infections, gastroenteritis, childhood allergies, asthma and nutritional concerns. He also assesses growth and development, provides vaccination guidance and evaluates children with recurrent medical problems. His approach to general paediatrics includes identifying possible causes of illness, recommending appropriate investigations and guiding parents on treatment, preventive healthcare and follow-up.
Dr. Yogesh Kumar Gupta has a particular interest in neonatology and paediatric intensive care. His clinical expertise includes the assessment and management of critically ill newborns, premature babies, high-risk infants and children requiring specialised medical monitoring. He has experience managing paediatric emergencies and respiratory complications that may require intensive care support. His professional background also includes service as a Consultant Paediatrician and Head of Critical Care at Fortis Hospital.
In addition to neonatal and intensive care, Dr. Yogesh has clinical interests in paediatric allergy, asthma, nutrition, emergency medicine and selected kidney and blood-related conditions affecting children. His paediatric practice includes evaluating congenital disorders, febrile seizures, urinary tract infections, gastroenteritis and other childhood health concerns. For medical conditions requiring highly specialised treatment, multidisciplinary assessment and referral to the appropriate paediatric subspecialist may be necessary.
Dr. Yogesh Kumar Gupta is associated with Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road and is also listed at Aastha Childrens Clinic in Akshaya Nagar, Bangalore. His clinical practice includes preventive paediatric consultations, immunisation guidance, newborn care, nutritional assessment, treatment of childhood illnesses and paediatric critical care. He focuses on age-appropriate medical evaluation, evidence-based treatment and clear communication with parents and caregivers regarding their child's healthcare needs.
General paediatric consultation involves assessing the health, growth and development of newborns, infants, children and adolescents. Dr. Yogesh Kumar Gupta provides evaluation and management of common childhood illnesses, including fever, infections, respiratory problems and nutritional concerns. Consultations may also include preventive healthcare guidance, developmental monitoring and age-appropriate medical advice for parents.
Newborn care focuses on assessing the health of babies during the early weeks of life. Dr. Yogesh Kumar Gupta has expertise in neonatology and newborn medical assessment. Care may include evaluation of feeding, weight gain, jaundice, breathing problems and other conditions requiring monitoring during the neonatal period.
Neonatal Intensive Care provides specialised monitoring and treatment for newborns with serious medical conditions. Dr. Yogesh Kumar Gupta has experience in neonatal critical care, including the management of high-risk and critically ill infants. NICU treatment may involve respiratory support, infection management, nutritional assistance and continuous observation according to the baby's clinical condition.
Paediatric Intensive Care involves specialised medical treatment for children with severe illness, breathing difficulties or other life-threatening conditions. Dr. Yogesh Kumar Gupta has documented expertise in paediatric intensive care and emergency management. Care may include advanced monitoring, respiratory support, treatment of severe infections and coordination with paediatric subspecialists.
Premature babies and high-risk newborns may require additional medical monitoring because their organs and body systems are still developing. Dr. Yogesh Kumar Gupta has experience managing premature and medically vulnerable infants. Treatment may include assessment of breathing, feeding, temperature regulation, infections and growth, depending on individual clinical needs.
Childhood asthma is a long-term inflammatory airway condition that may cause wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and breathing difficulties. Dr. Yogesh Kumar Gupta has a special interest in paediatric allergy and asthma. Management may include clinical assessment, inhaled medications, trigger identification and guidance on controlling symptoms and preventing severe asthma episodes.
Allergic conditions in children may affect the skin, respiratory system or other parts of the body. Dr. Yogesh Kumar Gupta has documented expertise in paediatric allergy assessment. Treatment may involve identifying suspected triggers, reviewing symptoms, prescribing appropriate medicines and recommending further specialist investigations for persistent or severe allergic reactions.
Respiratory infections in children may affect the nose, throat, airways or lungs and can cause fever, cough, wheezing or breathing difficulties. Dr. Yogesh Kumar Gupta evaluates paediatric respiratory illnesses and provides appropriate medical treatment. Severe infections may require hospital assessment and intensive respiratory monitoring.
Fever is a common symptom of childhood infections and other medical conditions. Dr. Yogesh Kumar Gupta evaluates fever in children by considering age, symptoms, examination findings and possible underlying causes. Management may involve supportive care, diagnostic investigations and appropriate medications when clinically indicated.
Childhood vaccination helps protect infants and children against several preventable infectious diseases. Dr. Yogesh Kumar Gupta provides preventive paediatric care and immunisation guidance. Vaccination planning considers the child's age, medical history, previous immunisations and applicable vaccination schedules, with additional recommendations when medically appropriate.
Growth and developmental assessment involves monitoring a child's physical growth, movement, communication, learning and age-related milestones. Dr. Yogesh Kumar Gupta provides paediatric developmental evaluation and preventive child healthcare. Regular assessments may help identify concerns requiring further investigations, nutritional support or referral to developmental specialists.
Paediatric nutrition assessment focuses on dietary intake, feeding patterns, growth and nutritional requirements in children. Dr. Yogesh Kumar Gupta has a documented interest in child nutrition. Consultations may address feeding difficulties, inadequate weight gain, dietary deficiencies and age-appropriate nutritional guidance based on the child's medical and developmental needs.
Newborn jaundice occurs when bilirubin levels rise and cause yellow discolouration of a baby's skin or eyes. Dr. Yogesh Kumar Gupta provides neonatal assessment, including evaluation of jaundice when indicated. Treatment depends on the baby's age, bilirubin level, underlying risk factors and need for monitoring or phototherapy.
Gastroenteritis in children commonly causes diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort and possible dehydration. Dr. Yogesh Kumar Gupta evaluates paediatric gastrointestinal infections and provides appropriate medical management. Treatment may include oral rehydration, nutritional guidance and additional medical care for children with significant dehydration or concerning symptoms.
Febrile seizures are seizures associated with fever, typically occurring in young children. Dr. Yogesh Kumar Gupta is listed as providing febrile seizure evaluation. Medical assessment focuses on the child's age, seizure characteristics, examination findings and identification of the cause of fever, with further investigations when clinically necessary.
Paediatric emergency care involves the urgent assessment and stabilisation of children with serious illnesses or rapidly worsening symptoms. Dr. Yogesh Kumar Gupta has experience managing paediatric emergencies and critically ill children. Treatment may involve airway assessment, circulatory monitoring, management of severe infections and coordination with hospital intensive care services.
MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), DNB (Paediatrics)
General Paediatric Consultation, Newborn Baby Care, Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU), Paediatric Intensive Care (PICU), Premature Baby Care, High-Risk Newborn Management, Neonatal Emergency Care, Childhood Infection Treatment, Paediatric Fever Management, Paediatric Allergy Treatment, Childhood Asthma Management, Respiratory Infection Management, Paediatric Nutrition Assessment, Growth and Development Monitoring, Childhood Vaccination and Immunisation
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Yogesh Kumar Gupta
Dr. Yogesh Kumar Gupta is a Senior Consultant Paediatrician at Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore. He specialises in general paediatrics, neonatology, neonatal intensive care, paediatric critical care, childhood asthma, allergies, child nutrition and the treatment of common childhood illnesses.
Dr. Yogesh Kumar Gupta holds MBBS, MD (Paediatrics) and DNB (Paediatrics). He completed his MBBS at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, in 2005 and MD in Paediatrics from Manipal University in 2009. He subsequently obtained DNB in Paediatrics through the National Board of Examinations.
Dr. Yogesh Kumar Gupta has 20 years of experience according to his official Fortis Healthcare listing. Practo reports 21 years overall, including 14 years as a specialist. His clinical background includes neonatal medicine, paediatric intensive care and general child healthcare.
Dr. Yogesh Kumar Gupta evaluates and treats childhood fever, respiratory infections, asthma, allergies, gastroenteritis, nutritional problems, newborn jaundice, febrile seizures and other common paediatric conditions. He also provides preventive healthcare, vaccination guidance and growth and developmental assessments.
Yes. Dr. Yogesh Kumar Gupta has expertise in neonatology and neonatal intensive care. He has experience managing premature babies, high-risk newborns and infants requiring specialised medical monitoring. The specific NICU services available should be confirmed with Fortis Hospital.
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