Dr. Vidisha Kumari

Dr. Vidisha Kumari is a seasoned Pediatrician and Pediatric Pulmonologist based in Bangalore, India, with over 14 years of experience. She has worked extensively in hospitals, clinics, and community settings, specialising in both general pediatric care and respiratory issues in children.

Qualifications:

• DNB Pediatrics
• MRCPCH (Royal College of Pediatrics)
• Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship (Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health)
• Certifications in Neonatal and Pediatric Life Support, Childhood Nutrition, and International Pediatric Postgraduate Certification.

Expertise:

• Pediatric Care: Managing various pediatric ailments, infectious diseases, vaccinations, well-baby checks, and growth and development monitoring.
• Pulmonology: Treating respiratory conditions such as asthma, wheezing, chronic cough, allergies, bronchiolitis, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Skilled in spirometry, pulmonary function testing, allergy testing and immunotherapy, bronchoscopy, and bronchoalveolar lavage.

Experience:

Dr. Kumari has worked with prominent hospitals in Bangalore, including Manipal Hospitals, Motherhood Hospital, and Sagar Hospital. Her experience includes research in neonatal blood glucose monitoring and addressing health inequities in urban slum settings.

Training and Conferences:

• Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Pediatric Nutrition Certification
• International Pediatric Postgraduate Certification
• Participated in various conferences, including the King’s John Price Pediatric Respiratory Conference in London.

Professional Memberships:

• Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP)
• Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health, UK

Dr. Kumari is known for her collaborative approach, excellent communication skills, and empathetic care. As a mother of two teenagers, she brings practical insights into the medical, physiological, and psychological challenges faced by children and their families.