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Developmental paediatrics · Bengaluru · Online

Every child grows their own way. Let's get them going.

Not every family can reach a developmental paediatrician. These free, evidence-based guides help parents make informed choices about therapy and education, and set realistic goals.

Dr Akhila Nagaraj, MDDevelopmental Paediatrician · Fellowship, IAP
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Milestone Meter

Birth to 5 years. Track early, act early. Pick your child's age:

At 12 months

  • Calls mama and dada specifically to parents.
  • Follows one step command with gestures.
  • Walks with support.
  • Indicates help by pointing.
  • Searches hidden object.
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Guide library

Evidence-based reads, written for parents.

How we help

From the NICU to the teenage years, care that grows with your child.

NICU baby follow-up

Developmental follow-up for babies from neonatal intensive care.

Behaviour & parenting

Positive behaviour support and parenting guidance.

Developmental disorders

Diagnosis, management and follow-up for autism, learning disability, ADHD and developmental delay.

Adolescent healthcare

Support for teens through growth, puberty and healthy habits.

Dr Akhila Nagaraj
Meet your doctor

Dr Akhila Nagaraj

MD, Developmental Paediatrician

Alumnus of St. John's Medical College and Bangalore Medical College. Fellowship in Developmental-Behavioural Paediatrics (IAP Neurodevelopmental chapter, Centre for Child Development and Disabilities, Bangalore) and a Certificate Course in Adolescent Health (Dr DY Patil Medical College).

  • Dr Bophiah Award for Social Paediatrics (2019) for work on social-emotional learning in preschoolers.
  • Paper selected for the IAP James Fleet Social Paediatrics Award (2021), published in Indian Pediatrics.
  • Contributor to the IAP position paper on Early Child Development (2021).
Training & certificates
General Movements · GM TrustBOSA · UCLA CARTBayley-4 · PearsonChild Psychology DiplomaAwaz certified AACDevelopmental supportive careToT · South Zone ECD
About us and appointments

Your first visit

  1. 1
    Fill the New Patient Form

    Children's attention runs out fast. Filling this before you arrive saves precious time.

    New Patient Form
  2. 2
    Share past reports

    Send the first and latest reports, plus any key ones, on WhatsApp or by email.

  3. 3
    Come in for about an hour

    Consults take 1 to 1.5 hours. Bring snacks and a favourite toy, and please arrive on time.

What happens during the visit?

A detailed history, observation of your child and an informal developmental assessment to reach a diagnosis and plan. Home videos can help show your child in a natural setting.

What comes after?

You may get questionnaires to fill in, a referral for formal testing or therapy (speech, occupational, physio), or cross-consults with specialists. Follow-up depends on the condition.

Is an online consult different?

No. Online consultations follow the same pattern as clinic visits.

Book a consultation

In person in Jayanagar or Kalyan Nagar, or online from anywhere.

Wednesday9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Shanthi Hospital & Research Center

307, 40th Cross Rd, opp. Belagodu Kalyana Mantapa, 8th Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru 560070

080 4322 9999 · 080 4322 9898 Book Online
MonTueFri9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Ovum Woman & Child Speciality Clinic

#916, 5th A Cross, Outer Ring Road, HRBR Layout, Kalyan Nagar, Bengaluru 560043

+91 97415 91777 Book Online
Prefer online? Consult from homeBook an online consultation, or WhatsApp +91 63645 91670

“Our goal is to educate as many parents as we possibly can, so every child can reach their potential.”