Dr. Nagendra Kumar – Pediatric Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist in Bangalore

Dr. Nagendra Kumar is an experienced Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist and Liver Transplant Specialist in Bangalore. He serves as a Consultant in Pediatric Gastro, Hepatology & Liver Transplant at Rainbow Children's Hospital, Marathahalli.

With 13 years of experience in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Dr. Nagendra Kumar specializes in the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal, nutritional and liver conditions affecting children.

He holds MD in Pediatrics, PDCC and DM in Pediatric Gastroenterology from SGPGI. He is recognized as the first Pediatric Gastroenterologist from Karnataka to complete a DM in Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Dr. Nagendra Kumar has extensive experience in managing children with gastrointestinal and liver disorders. He has performed more than 2,000 pediatric endoscopies, including procedures in pre-term babies.

His areas of special interest include therapeutic endoscopy, inflammatory bowel disorders, chronic liver disease and pediatric liver transplantation.

His clinical expertise includes the evaluation and management of recurrent abdominal pain, chronic constipation, GERD, food allergies, feeding difficulties, growth failure and inflammatory bowel disease.

He also manages complex pediatric liver conditions including neonatal cholestasis, jaundice, autoimmune liver disease, fatty liver and metabolic liver diseases, along with pediatric liver transplant and intestinal failure care.

In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Nagendra Kumar is involved in teaching medical students, developing national treatment guidelines, teaching modules and textbook chapters, and participating as faculty in regional and national medical conferences.

Dr. Nagendra Kumar has extensive experience in managing children with gastrointestinal and liver disorders. He has performed more than 2,000 pediatric endoscopies, including procedures in pre-term babies.

Dr. Nagendra Kumar's Pediatric Gastroenterology & Hepatology Treatments

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Specialized diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal disorders affecting infants, children and adolescents.

Recurrent Abdominal Pain

Evaluation and management of recurring abdominal pain and related gastrointestinal conditions in children.

Chronic Constipation

Comprehensive assessment and treatment of persistent constipation in children.

GERD

Diagnosis and management of gastroesophageal reflux disease and associated digestive symptoms in children.

Food Allergies

Evaluation and management of food allergies and associated gastrointestinal symptoms in children.

Feeding Difficulties

Assessment and management of feeding difficulties and nutritional concerns in infants and children.

Growth Failure

Evaluation of children with poor growth, inadequate weight gain or suspected gastrointestinal and nutritional causes.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Specialized care for pediatric inflammatory bowel disorders, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

Neonatal Cholestasis

Evaluation and management of newborns with cholestasis and suspected liver or biliary disorders.

Pediatric Liver Disease

Comprehensive diagnosis and management of liver diseases affecting infants, children and adolescents.

Autoimmune Liver Disease

Specialized assessment and management of autoimmune conditions affecting the pediatric liver.

Fatty Liver & Metabolic Liver Disease

Evaluation and management of fatty liver and other metabolic liver conditions in children.

Pediatric Liver Transplant

Specialized care for children requiring evaluation, preparation and follow-up related to liver transplantation.

Pediatric Therapeutic Endoscopy

Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures for selected gastrointestinal conditions in children.

Intestinal Failure & Nutritional Rehabilitation

Specialized medical and nutritional management for children with intestinal failure and complex nutritional requirements.