Pediatric
HOD & Consultant – Paediatrics | Pediatric Pulmonologist & Adolescent Care SpecialistNot specified
Ramaiah Memorial Hospital
Bengaluru
Dr. Somashekar A R is the Head and Consultant of the Department of Paediatrics at Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, Bangalore. He has 24 years of professional experience in paediatrics and specializes in paediatric pulmonology and adolescent healthcare.
Dr. Somashekar A R completed his MBBS, followed by DCH and DNB in Paediatrics. He has also completed specialized training in respiratory diseases through the Indian Academy of Pediatrics and KKH Singapore, along with postgraduate training in adolescent care and hospital management.
He has specialized training in Paediatric Pulmonology and has provided dedicated respiratory services through asthma, tuberculosis and allergy clinics. His clinical interests include asthma, chronic lung disease, bronchoscopy, cystic fibrosis, interstitial lung disease and pulmonary function assessment.
Dr. Somashekar also has extensive expertise in Adolescent Paediatrics, including adolescent physical and mental health, immunization, educational and behavioural counselling and life-skills training.
He has contributed extensively to medical education and research, including publications in national and international peer-reviewed journals, research projects, conference presentations and guest lectures. He is also a master trainer in areas including asthma management, adolescent life skills, nutrition, immunization and paediatric emergencies.
Dr. Somashekar has held several professional positions, including President of the IAP State Respiratory Chapter and leadership roles within the Indian Academy of Pediatrics and adolescent health organizations. His clinical approach focuses on comprehensive, age-appropriate care for children and adolescents.
Comprehensive medical evaluation and management of health conditions affecting newborns, infants, children and adolescents.
Specialist assessment and treatment of respiratory and lung conditions affecting children.
Diagnosis and individualized management of asthma and related respiratory symptoms in children.
Evaluation and management of selected allergic and respiratory conditions affecting children.
Specialist care for respiratory diseases and chronic lung conditions in children.
Evaluation and medical management of tuberculosis affecting children, according to clinical assessment and diagnostic findings.
Specialized respiratory procedure used to evaluate selected airway and lung conditions in children.
Comprehensive respiratory assessment and ongoing management of children with cystic fibrosis.
Specialist evaluation and management of selected interstitial lung diseases affecting children.
Assessment of lung function to support the diagnosis and monitoring of selected paediatric respiratory conditions.
Comprehensive healthcare addressing the physical, emotional and developmental needs of adolescents.
Age-appropriate immunization guidance and preventive healthcare for adolescents.
Guidance and counselling for selected behavioural, educational and developmental concerns in children and adolescents.
Structured guidance to help adolescents develop appropriate communication, decision-making and coping skills.
MBBS, DCH, DNB, FIAP, Fellow in Respiratory Diseases (IAP-KKH Singapore), MNAMS, PGDAP, PGDHHM
Paediatric Consultation, Paediatric Pulmonology, Asthma Treatment, Childhood Allergy Treatment, Paediatric Respiratory Disease Treatment, Chronic Lung Disease Management, Paediatric Tuberculosis Treatment, Bronchoscopy, Cystic Fibrosis Management, Interstitial Lung Disease Management, Pulmonary Function Testing, Adolescent Health Care, Adolescent Physical Health, Adolescent Mental Health, Adolescent Immunization, Behavioural Counselling, Life Skills Training
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Quick answers to common questions about DR. SOMASHEKAR A R
Dr. Somashekar A R is the Head and Consultant of Paediatrics at Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, Bangalore, and specializes in paediatric pulmonology and adolescent care.
His qualifications include MBBS, DCH, DNB (Paediatrics), FIAP, MNAMS, PGDAP in Adolescent Care and PGDHHM, along with specialized respiratory training from IAP and KKH Singapore.
Dr. Somashekar A R has 24 years of professional experience according to the M. S. Ramaiah University faculty profile.
Yes. He is a Paediatric Pulmonologist and has provided dedicated asthma services through paediatric respiratory clinics. Asthma management is one of his areas of special interest.
Yes. He is trained in Adolescent Paediatrics and provides care relating to adolescent physical and mental health, immunization, behavioural counselling and life-skills development.
His areas of special interest include paediatric respiratory diseases, asthma, chronic lung disease, bronchoscopy, cystic fibrosis, interstitial lung disease and pulmonary function assessment.
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