Quick answerWhen choosing a pediatrician in Indiranagar, check five things: qualifications (M.B.B.S plus MD, DNB or DCH in pediatrics; neonatology training for newborns), experience with babies like yours, how vaccines are stored (an Ice-Lined Refrigerator keeps the cold chain), timings that fit your family (evenings, Sunday, video calls) and what other parents say about how the doctor listens and explains.
1. Qualifications and training
A pediatrician has an M.B.B.S degree followed by a post-graduate qualification in child health – MD, DNB or DCH (Pediatrics). For newborns and babies born early, a fellowship in neonatology adds specialist training in newborn care.
2. Experience with children like yours
If your baby was premature, low birth weight or in the NICU, look for a doctor who has worked in a neonatal unit. For older children, ask about experience with common problems such as recurrent coughs, allergies, growth and feeding.
3. Vaccines and cold chain
Vaccines must be stored at the right temperature to work. Ask how the clinic stores vaccines – an Ice-Lined Refrigerator (ILR) is the standard used in immunisation programmes.
4. Timings, distance and access
Children fall ill at inconvenient times. A clinic within a short drive, with evening hours, a Sunday clinic and video consultations for follow-ups, makes regular visits much easier.
5. How the doctor communicates
Read recent reviews for patterns: does the doctor listen without hurrying, explain clearly, and avoid unnecessary medicines and tests? Being able to speak in your own language also helps.
How Little Krishna Speciality Clinic compares
| What to check | At Little Krishna Speciality Clinic |
|---|---|
| Doctor | Dr. Naveen R.B, Consultant Pediatrician & Neonatologist – full profile |
| Qualifications | M.B.B.S, DCH, Fellowship in Neonatology, PGPN (Pediatric Nutrition, Boston University) |
| Experience | 23+ years; former Senior Consultant at Cloudnine Hospital, Whitefield (started its Neonatology department in 2016); former Head of Pediatrics & Neonatology, Muthoot Health Care, Kerala |
| Newborns & preterm babies | Special expertise in extremely preterm and low-birth-weight babies; post-NICU follow-up |
| Vaccines | Stored in an Ice-Lined Refrigerator (ILR) – vaccination schedule |
| Timings | Morning and evening clinic, Sunday clinic, and video calls every day |
| Location | 80 ft Road, Kodihalli, HAL 3rd Stage, opposite ISRO, Indiranagar – near Domlur and Old Airport Road |
| Languages | Kannada, English, Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Tulu, Urdu, Konkani |
| Parent reviews | 4.6 on Google – read the reviews |
Questions to ask at the first visit
- How do I reach you if my child is unwell after hours?
- Which vaccines are due next, and are there optional ones you recommend?
- When should I bring my child in, and when is a video call enough?
- Which hospital do you suggest for emergencies near us?
Frequently asked questions
Who is a good pediatrician near Indiranagar?
Parents in Indiranagar, Domlur, Kodihalli and Jeevan Bima Nagar consult Dr. Naveen R.B, Consultant Pediatrician & Neonatologist at Little Krishna Speciality Clinic, 80 ft Road, Kodihalli. He has 23+ years of experience, was a Senior Consultant at Cloudnine Hospital, Whitefield, and the clinic is rated 4.6 on Google.
What is the difference between a pediatrician and a neonatologist?
A pediatrician cares for children from birth to adolescence. A neonatologist is a pediatrician with extra training in newborn care, especially premature and sick babies. Dr. Naveen R.B is both.
How often should my baby see a pediatrician in the first year?
Usually at birth, within a few days of going home, and then at the vaccination visits – 6, 10 and 14 weeks, and 6, 9 and 12 months – plus whenever your baby is unwell.
Is there a kids doctor open on Sunday near Indiranagar?
Yes. Little Krishna Speciality Clinic in Kodihalli, Indiranagar is open for clinic visits on Sunday 10 AM – 1 PM, with video calls 9 – 10 AM.
Which pediatrician near Domlur offers video consultation?
Dr. Naveen R.B at Little Krishna Speciality Clinic, a short drive from Domlur, offers video calls Monday to Saturday 9 – 10 AM, 5 – 6 PM and 9 – 10 PM, and Sunday 9 – 10 AM.