Dr Manjunath C Huggi

Overview

Dr Manjunath C Huggi is a Neonatologist & Paediatrician in Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, with specialised training in neonatal intensive care and the management of high-risk newborns. He provides evidence-based care for newborns, infants and children, with clinical experience in managing critically ill neonates, neonatal emergencies and paediatric emergencies. His approach places strong emphasis on patient safety, careful monitoring and clear communication with parents.

He completed his MBBS at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bengaluru as part of the 2010 batch. He then pursued an MD in Paediatrics at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Hospital, Bhagalpur from 2018 to 2021. To deepen his expertise in newborn care, he completed an NNF Fellowship in Neonatology at Medicover Women & Children Hospital, Visakhapatnam during 2022-2023.

Dr Manjunath worked as a Senior Registrar at Apollo Cradle, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru from June 2023 to October 2024. In this role, he managed neonatal emergencies and intensive care, assisted with high-risk deliveries and supported newborn stabilisation. He also contributed to strengthening neonatal intensive care unit protocols and standards, working with clinical teams to improve consistent and safe care for vulnerable newborns.

Since October 2024, he has served as a Junior Consultant Neonatologist at Fortis PeopleTree Hospital, Bengaluru. His responsibilities include managing critically ill neonates in the NICU, providing advanced neonatal care, counselling parents and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. His clinical skills cover NICU care, neonatal resuscitation, preterm baby management, ventilator support and paediatric emergency care.

His academic interests include clinical research in paediatrics and neonatology. He published work on risk factors for cerebral oedema in children with diabetic ketoacidosis in the Indian Journal of Applied Research in 2021. He also presented a study on vitamin D supplementation in preterm infants at IAP NEOCON 2023 in Jaipur. He secured first place in the IAP Paediatrics Quiz in 2018 and second place in 2019.

Parents seeking a neonatologist in Malleshwaram or a paediatrician in Malleshwaram may consult Dr Manjunath for newborn assessment, preterm infant care, feeding concerns, neonatal follow-up, common childhood illnesses and paediatric health concerns. He supports families with structured evaluation, timely intervention and understandable counselling. His experience across hospital newborn units supports continuity from urgent neonatal care to planned outpatient follow-up. Consultations are available at RxDx Clinics, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru. Appointment timings and the availability of specific services should be confirmed with the clinic when booking.