English

    Overview

  • Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji is a highly qualified top internal medicine doctor in Bangalore with 18 years of experience. He holds an MBBS degree from JSS Medical College, Mysore and has pursued an MD in General Medicine from Bangalore Medical College. He has further specialised in Critical Care Medicine and has IDCCM (Indian Diploma in Critical Care Medicine) and EDIC degrees (European Diploma in Critical Care). He is a member of the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM) and the European Society of Critical Care Medicine (ESICM).

  • Dr. Kuntoji has laid out a name for himself as an expert in various Internal Medicine subspecialties like Critical Care Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Diabetes, Hypertension, Neurorehabilitation, Infectious diseases- acute febrile illnesses-  typhoid fever, dengue fever, rickettsial infections. Dr. Kuntoji is well-versed in Kannada, Hindi, English and Telugu and converses easily with patients of any language.

  • Dr. Kuntoji has won numerous honours and awards during his career in recognition of his remarkable contributions to medicine. Notably, at the APICON (Association of Physicians of India) Conference in Hyderabad, he received the Best Poster Presentation Award for researching obesity and restrictive pulmonary function tests.  He has also delivered talks and presentations on various topics related to internal medicine at national conferences, including those organised by KAPICON (Karnataka Chapter of the Association of Physicians of India) and the Cardiology Society of India. Dr. Kuntoji has demonstrated his devotion to information sharing and research through his various publications. His essays and publications have appeared in respected medical periodicals and journals, such as the Journal of Intensive Care Medicine, the Annals of Emergency Medicine, and the Cardiology Society of India Journal. His research examines various topics, including multi-organ involvement in severe malaria and obesity-related cardiovascular symptoms as well as stress hyperglycemia in stroke.

  • In addition to his clinical expertise and research contributions, Dr. Kuntoji actively spreads awareness and provides valuable insights on various health issues through media platforms. He has shared his expertise and opinions on topics related to COVID-19, diabetes management, influenza vaccination, and other relevant healthcare matters. Reputable newspapers like The Times of India, The New Indian Express, Hindustan Times, and Daily Hunt have featured his interviews and articles. Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji is a caring and devoted doctor who provides compassionate and quality care to patients in the field of Internal Medicine. 

  • Field of Expertise

  • Gen medicine acute Febrile illness
  • Dengue fever
  • Typhoid fever
  • Critical care medicine
  • Rickettsial infection
  • Fellowship & Membership

  • ISCCM
  • ESICM
  • Images in Emergency Medicine (Ann EMEGIMED 2012)
  • PFT in Kapicom
  • Languages Spoken

  • Kannada
  • Hindi
  • English
  • Telugu
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Best Poster Presentation - APICON
  • Talks & Publications

  • Obesity and Pulmonary Function Tests presented in KAPICON Conference Mysore Karnataka.
  • Awarded Best Poster presentation for Obesity & Restrictive Pulmonary Function Tests in APICON Conference Hyderabad 2004.
  • Cardiovascular Manifestation in Obesity, in CSI conference Bangalore.
  • Stress Hyperglycemia in Stroke-Paper presented in State API conference 2007.
  • Multi organ involvement in Severe Falciparum Malaria presented in ISCCM Conference Cochin 2007.
  • Presented a paper on Stress Hyperglycemia in Stroke in KAPICON 2007 at Manipal.
  • Images in Emergency Medicine Artical published in [Ann Emerg Med. 2012;59:98.]
  • Cardiovascular Manifestation in Obesity published in Cardiology Society of India Journal.
  • Clinical profile and outcomes from Obstetrics admissions to Indian Intensive care unit. Intensive care medicine 2008;suppl1;S 16;0047
  • Outcomes of Acute Kidney injury in a Multidisciplinary unit. Intensive care medicine 2008;suppl1; S249;0976.
  • Acute Renal failure in ICU - Paper accepted in Europian Society of Critical Care Medicine Conference (ESICM) 2008-Portugal
  • Covid positives roam free and unchecked Click Here
  • Covid-positive, but no symptoms? You must take care too- Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant- Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals Malleshwaram Click Here
  • Mask up behind the wheel? Debate rages on- Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals Malleswaram Click Here
  • AT THE MOVIES, KEEP THE MASK ON- Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals Malleshwaram Click Here
  • Delivery boys may be at high Covid risk: Doctors, Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant- Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals Malleshwaram Click Here
  • Living with diabetes while enjoying sweets- Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals Malleshwaram Click Here
  • Study reveals why the annual influenza jab can save us all from COVID-19 - Dr Basvaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals, Malleswaram. Click Here
  • Covid 2.0 is even more infectious than Covid 1.0 - Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals, Malleswaram. Click Here
  • Who really needs an oxygen cylinder? - Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals, Malleswaram. Click Here
  • Steroids should be taken under medical supervision: Docs - Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals, Malleshwaram. Click Here
  • Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji on Amid rain, viral fever & gastro cases rise in Bengaluru | The Times of India. Click Here
  • Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji on Dengue scourge back with 530 cases in Karnataka | The New Indian Express.Click Here
  • Dr Neha Mishra, Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji and Dr Sundar C Ingaleshwar on Spurt in cold and flu cases, symptoms lasting longer than usual, say, doctors | Hindustan Times | Daily Hunt | Today News. Click Here
  • Dr. Prashant P N and Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji on 127 fall sick due to contaminated water in city | Hindustan Times - Print and Online | Hindustan Times. Click Here
  • Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji on Watch Out for These Early Symptoms of Nipah Virus, Dos & Dont Explained | Daily Salar. Click Here
  • Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji on Explained: Is JN.1 sub-variant of Covid-19 a cause of concern? | Asianet Newsable. Click Here

    Fellowship & Membership

  • ISCCM
  • ESICM
  • Images in Emergency Medicine (Ann EMEGIMED 2012)
  • PFT in Kapicom
  • Overview

  • Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji is a highly qualified top internal medicine doctor in Bangalore with 18 years of experience. He holds an MBBS degree from JSS Medical College, Mysore and has pursued an MD in General Medicine from Bangalore Medical College. He has further specialised in Critical Care Medicine and has IDCCM (Indian Diploma in Critical Care Medicine) and EDIC degrees (European Diploma in Critical Care). He is a member of the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM) and the European Society of Critical Care Medicine (ESICM).

  • Dr. Kuntoji has laid out a name for himself as an expert in various Internal Medicine subspecialties like Critical Care Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Diabetes, Hypertension, Neurorehabilitation, Infectious diseases- acute febrile illnesses-  typhoid fever, dengue fever, rickettsial infections. Dr. Kuntoji is well-versed in Kannada, Hindi, English and Telugu and converses easily with patients of any language.

  • Dr. Kuntoji has won numerous honours and awards during his career in recognition of his remarkable contributions to medicine. Notably, at the APICON (Association of Physicians of India) Conference in Hyderabad, he received the Best Poster Presentation Award for researching obesity and restrictive pulmonary function tests.  He has also delivered talks and presentations on various topics related to internal medicine at national conferences, including those organised by KAPICON (Karnataka Chapter of the Association of Physicians of India) and the Cardiology Society of India. Dr. Kuntoji has demonstrated his devotion to information sharing and research through his various publications. His essays and publications have appeared in respected medical periodicals and journals, such as the Journal of Intensive Care Medicine, the Annals of Emergency Medicine, and the Cardiology Society of India Journal. His research examines various topics, including multi-organ involvement in severe malaria and obesity-related cardiovascular symptoms as well as stress hyperglycemia in stroke.

  • In addition to his clinical expertise and research contributions, Dr. Kuntoji actively spreads awareness and provides valuable insights on various health issues through media platforms. He has shared his expertise and opinions on topics related to COVID-19, diabetes management, influenza vaccination, and other relevant healthcare matters. Reputable newspapers like The Times of India, The New Indian Express, Hindustan Times, and Daily Hunt have featured his interviews and articles. Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji is a caring and devoted doctor who provides compassionate and quality care to patients in the field of Internal Medicine. 

  • Field of Expertise

  • Gen medicine acute Febrile illness
  • Dengue fever
  • Typhoid fever
  • Critical care medicine
  • Rickettsial infection
  • Languages Spoken

  • Kannada
  • Hindi
  • English
  • Telugu
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Best Poster Presentation - APICON
  • Talks & Publications

  • Obesity and Pulmonary Function Tests presented in KAPICON Conference Mysore Karnataka.
  • Awarded Best Poster presentation for Obesity & Restrictive Pulmonary Function Tests in APICON Conference Hyderabad 2004.
  • Cardiovascular Manifestation in Obesity, in CSI conference Bangalore.
  • Stress Hyperglycemia in Stroke-Paper presented in State API conference 2007.
  • Multi organ involvement in Severe Falciparum Malaria presented in ISCCM Conference Cochin 2007.
  • Presented a paper on Stress Hyperglycemia in Stroke in KAPICON 2007 at Manipal.
  • Images in Emergency Medicine Artical published in [Ann Emerg Med. 2012;59:98.]
  • Cardiovascular Manifestation in Obesity published in Cardiology Society of India Journal.
  • Clinical profile and outcomes from Obstetrics admissions to Indian Intensive care unit. Intensive care medicine 2008;suppl1;S 16;0047
  • Outcomes of Acute Kidney injury in a Multidisciplinary unit. Intensive care medicine 2008;suppl1; S249;0976.
  • Acute Renal failure in ICU - Paper accepted in Europian Society of Critical Care Medicine Conference (ESICM) 2008-Portugal
  • Covid positives roam free and unchecked Click Here
  • Covid-positive, but no symptoms? You must take care too- Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant- Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals Malleshwaram Click Here
  • Mask up behind the wheel? Debate rages on- Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals Malleswaram Click Here
  • AT THE MOVIES, KEEP THE MASK ON- Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals Malleshwaram Click Here
  • Delivery boys may be at high Covid risk: Doctors, Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant- Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals Malleshwaram Click Here
  • Living with diabetes while enjoying sweets- Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals Malleshwaram Click Here
  • Study reveals why the annual influenza jab can save us all from COVID-19 - Dr Basvaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals, Malleswaram. Click Here
  • Covid 2.0 is even more infectious than Covid 1.0 - Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals, Malleswaram. Click Here
  • Who really needs an oxygen cylinder? - Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals, Malleswaram. Click Here
  • Steroids should be taken under medical supervision: Docs - Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals, Malleshwaram. Click Here
  • Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji on Amid rain, viral fever & gastro cases rise in Bengaluru | The Times of India. Click Here
  • Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji on Dengue scourge back with 530 cases in Karnataka | The New Indian Express.Click Here
  • Dr Neha Mishra, Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji and Dr Sundar C Ingaleshwar on Spurt in cold and flu cases, symptoms lasting longer than usual, say, doctors | Hindustan Times | Daily Hunt | Today News. Click Here
  • Dr. Prashant P N and Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji on 127 fall sick due to contaminated water in city | Hindustan Times - Print and Online | Hindustan Times. Click Here
  • Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji on Watch Out for These Early Symptoms of Nipah Virus, Dos & Dont Explained | Daily Salar. Click Here
  • Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji on Explained: Is JN.1 sub-variant of Covid-19 a cause of concern? | Asianet Newsable. Click Here

    Languages Spoken

  • Kannada
  • Hindi
  • English
  • Telugu
  • Overview

  • Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji is a highly qualified top internal medicine doctor in Bangalore with 18 years of experience. He holds an MBBS degree from JSS Medical College, Mysore and has pursued an MD in General Medicine from Bangalore Medical College. He has further specialised in Critical Care Medicine and has IDCCM (Indian Diploma in Critical Care Medicine) and EDIC degrees (European Diploma in Critical Care). He is a member of the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM) and the European Society of Critical Care Medicine (ESICM).

  • Dr. Kuntoji has laid out a name for himself as an expert in various Internal Medicine subspecialties like Critical Care Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Diabetes, Hypertension, Neurorehabilitation, Infectious diseases- acute febrile illnesses-  typhoid fever, dengue fever, rickettsial infections. Dr. Kuntoji is well-versed in Kannada, Hindi, English and Telugu and converses easily with patients of any language.

  • Dr. Kuntoji has won numerous honours and awards during his career in recognition of his remarkable contributions to medicine. Notably, at the APICON (Association of Physicians of India) Conference in Hyderabad, he received the Best Poster Presentation Award for researching obesity and restrictive pulmonary function tests.  He has also delivered talks and presentations on various topics related to internal medicine at national conferences, including those organised by KAPICON (Karnataka Chapter of the Association of Physicians of India) and the Cardiology Society of India. Dr. Kuntoji has demonstrated his devotion to information sharing and research through his various publications. His essays and publications have appeared in respected medical periodicals and journals, such as the Journal of Intensive Care Medicine, the Annals of Emergency Medicine, and the Cardiology Society of India Journal. His research examines various topics, including multi-organ involvement in severe malaria and obesity-related cardiovascular symptoms as well as stress hyperglycemia in stroke.

  • In addition to his clinical expertise and research contributions, Dr. Kuntoji actively spreads awareness and provides valuable insights on various health issues through media platforms. He has shared his expertise and opinions on topics related to COVID-19, diabetes management, influenza vaccination, and other relevant healthcare matters. Reputable newspapers like The Times of India, The New Indian Express, Hindustan Times, and Daily Hunt have featured his interviews and articles. Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji is a caring and devoted doctor who provides compassionate and quality care to patients in the field of Internal Medicine. 

  • Fellowship & Membership

  • ISCCM
  • ESICM
  • Images in Emergency Medicine (Ann EMEGIMED 2012)
  • PFT in Kapicom
  • Field of Expertise

  • Gen medicine acute Febrile illness
  • Dengue fever
  • Typhoid fever
  • Critical care medicine
  • Rickettsial infection
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Best Poster Presentation - APICON
  • Talks & Publications

  • Obesity and Pulmonary Function Tests presented in KAPICON Conference Mysore Karnataka.
  • Awarded Best Poster presentation for Obesity & Restrictive Pulmonary Function Tests in APICON Conference Hyderabad 2004.
  • Cardiovascular Manifestation in Obesity, in CSI conference Bangalore.
  • Stress Hyperglycemia in Stroke-Paper presented in State API conference 2007.
  • Multi organ involvement in Severe Falciparum Malaria presented in ISCCM Conference Cochin 2007.
  • Presented a paper on Stress Hyperglycemia in Stroke in KAPICON 2007 at Manipal.
  • Images in Emergency Medicine Artical published in [Ann Emerg Med. 2012;59:98.]
  • Cardiovascular Manifestation in Obesity published in Cardiology Society of India Journal.
  • Clinical profile and outcomes from Obstetrics admissions to Indian Intensive care unit. Intensive care medicine 2008;suppl1;S 16;0047
  • Outcomes of Acute Kidney injury in a Multidisciplinary unit. Intensive care medicine 2008;suppl1; S249;0976.
  • Acute Renal failure in ICU - Paper accepted in Europian Society of Critical Care Medicine Conference (ESICM) 2008-Portugal
  • Covid positives roam free and unchecked Click Here
  • Covid-positive, but no symptoms? You must take care too- Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant- Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals Malleshwaram Click Here
  • Mask up behind the wheel? Debate rages on- Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals Malleswaram Click Here
  • AT THE MOVIES, KEEP THE MASK ON- Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals Malleshwaram Click Here
  • Delivery boys may be at high Covid risk: Doctors, Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant- Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals Malleshwaram Click Here
  • Living with diabetes while enjoying sweets- Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals Malleshwaram Click Here
  • Study reveals why the annual influenza jab can save us all from COVID-19 - Dr Basvaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals, Malleswaram. Click Here
  • Covid 2.0 is even more infectious than Covid 1.0 - Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals, Malleswaram. Click Here
  • Who really needs an oxygen cylinder? - Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals, Malleswaram. Click Here
  • Steroids should be taken under medical supervision: Docs - Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals, Malleshwaram. Click Here
  • Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji on Amid rain, viral fever & gastro cases rise in Bengaluru | The Times of India. Click Here
  • Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji on Dengue scourge back with 530 cases in Karnataka | The New Indian Express.Click Here
  • Dr Neha Mishra, Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji and Dr Sundar C Ingaleshwar on Spurt in cold and flu cases, symptoms lasting longer than usual, say, doctors | Hindustan Times | Daily Hunt | Today News. Click Here
  • Dr. Prashant P N and Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji on 127 fall sick due to contaminated water in city | Hindustan Times - Print and Online | Hindustan Times. Click Here
  • Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji on Watch Out for These Early Symptoms of Nipah Virus, Dos & Dont Explained | Daily Salar. Click Here
  • Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji on Explained: Is JN.1 sub-variant of Covid-19 a cause of concern? | Asianet Newsable. Click Here

    Field of Expertise

  • Gen medicine acute Febrile illness
  • Dengue fever
  • Typhoid fever
  • Critical care medicine
  • Rickettsial infection
  • Fellowship & Membership

  • ISCCM
  • ESICM
  • Images in Emergency Medicine (Ann EMEGIMED 2012)
  • PFT in Kapicom
  • Languages Spoken

  • Kannada
  • Hindi
  • English
  • Telugu
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Best Poster Presentation - APICON
  • Talks & Publications

  • Obesity and Pulmonary Function Tests presented in KAPICON Conference Mysore Karnataka.
  • Awarded Best Poster presentation for Obesity & Restrictive Pulmonary Function Tests in APICON Conference Hyderabad 2004.
  • Cardiovascular Manifestation in Obesity, in CSI conference Bangalore.
  • Stress Hyperglycemia in Stroke-Paper presented in State API conference 2007.
  • Multi organ involvement in Severe Falciparum Malaria presented in ISCCM Conference Cochin 2007.
  • Presented a paper on Stress Hyperglycemia in Stroke in KAPICON 2007 at Manipal.
  • Images in Emergency Medicine Artical published in [Ann Emerg Med. 2012;59:98.]
  • Cardiovascular Manifestation in Obesity published in Cardiology Society of India Journal.
  • Clinical profile and outcomes from Obstetrics admissions to Indian Intensive care unit. Intensive care medicine 2008;suppl1;S 16;0047
  • Outcomes of Acute Kidney injury in a Multidisciplinary unit. Intensive care medicine 2008;suppl1; S249;0976.
  • Acute Renal failure in ICU - Paper accepted in Europian Society of Critical Care Medicine Conference (ESICM) 2008-Portugal
  • Covid positives roam free and unchecked Click Here
  • Covid-positive, but no symptoms? You must take care too- Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant- Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals Malleshwaram Click Here
  • Mask up behind the wheel? Debate rages on- Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals Malleswaram Click Here
  • AT THE MOVIES, KEEP THE MASK ON- Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals Malleshwaram Click Here
  • Delivery boys may be at high Covid risk: Doctors, Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant- Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals Malleshwaram Click Here
  • Living with diabetes while enjoying sweets- Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals Malleshwaram Click Here
  • Study reveals why the annual influenza jab can save us all from COVID-19 - Dr Basvaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals, Malleswaram. Click Here
  • Covid 2.0 is even more infectious than Covid 1.0 - Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals, Malleswaram. Click Here
  • Who really needs an oxygen cylinder? - Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals, Malleswaram. Click Here
  • Steroids should be taken under medical supervision: Docs - Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals, Malleshwaram. Click Here
  • Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji on Amid rain, viral fever & gastro cases rise in Bengaluru | The Times of India. Click Here
  • Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji on Dengue scourge back with 530 cases in Karnataka | The New Indian Express.Click Here
  • Dr Neha Mishra, Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji and Dr Sundar C Ingaleshwar on Spurt in cold and flu cases, symptoms lasting longer than usual, say, doctors | Hindustan Times | Daily Hunt | Today News. Click Here
  • Dr. Prashant P N and Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji on 127 fall sick due to contaminated water in city | Hindustan Times - Print and Online | Hindustan Times. Click Here
  • Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji on Watch Out for These Early Symptoms of Nipah Virus, Dos & Dont Explained | Daily Salar. Click Here
  • Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji on Explained: Is JN.1 sub-variant of Covid-19 a cause of concern? | Asianet Newsable. Click Here
  • Overview

  • Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji is a highly qualified top internal medicine doctor in Bangalore with 18 years of experience. He holds an MBBS degree from JSS Medical College, Mysore and has pursued an MD in General Medicine from Bangalore Medical College. He has further specialised in Critical Care Medicine and has IDCCM (Indian Diploma in Critical Care Medicine) and EDIC degrees (European Diploma in Critical Care). He is a member of the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM) and the European Society of Critical Care Medicine (ESICM).

  • Dr. Kuntoji has laid out a name for himself as an expert in various Internal Medicine subspecialties like Critical Care Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Diabetes, Hypertension, Neurorehabilitation, Infectious diseases- acute febrile illnesses-  typhoid fever, dengue fever, rickettsial infections. Dr. Kuntoji is well-versed in Kannada, Hindi, English and Telugu and converses easily with patients of any language.

  • Dr. Kuntoji has won numerous honours and awards during his career in recognition of his remarkable contributions to medicine. Notably, at the APICON (Association of Physicians of India) Conference in Hyderabad, he received the Best Poster Presentation Award for researching obesity and restrictive pulmonary function tests.  He has also delivered talks and presentations on various topics related to internal medicine at national conferences, including those organised by KAPICON (Karnataka Chapter of the Association of Physicians of India) and the Cardiology Society of India. Dr. Kuntoji has demonstrated his devotion to information sharing and research through his various publications. His essays and publications have appeared in respected medical periodicals and journals, such as the Journal of Intensive Care Medicine, the Annals of Emergency Medicine, and the Cardiology Society of India Journal. His research examines various topics, including multi-organ involvement in severe malaria and obesity-related cardiovascular symptoms as well as stress hyperglycemia in stroke.

  • In addition to his clinical expertise and research contributions, Dr. Kuntoji actively spreads awareness and provides valuable insights on various health issues through media platforms. He has shared his expertise and opinions on topics related to COVID-19, diabetes management, influenza vaccination, and other relevant healthcare matters. Reputable newspapers like The Times of India, The New Indian Express, Hindustan Times, and Daily Hunt have featured his interviews and articles. Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji is a caring and devoted doctor who provides compassionate and quality care to patients in the field of Internal Medicine. 

    Awards & Achievements

  • Best Poster Presentation - APICON
  • Fellowship & Membership

  • ISCCM
  • ESICM
  • Images in Emergency Medicine (Ann EMEGIMED 2012)
  • PFT in Kapicom
  • Field of Expertise

  • Gen medicine acute Febrile illness
  • Dengue fever
  • Typhoid fever
  • Critical care medicine
  • Rickettsial infection
  • Languages Spoken

  • Kannada
  • Hindi
  • English
  • Telugu
  • Talks & Publications

  • Obesity and Pulmonary Function Tests presented in KAPICON Conference Mysore Karnataka.
  • Awarded Best Poster presentation for Obesity & Restrictive Pulmonary Function Tests in APICON Conference Hyderabad 2004.
  • Cardiovascular Manifestation in Obesity, in CSI conference Bangalore.
  • Stress Hyperglycemia in Stroke-Paper presented in State API conference 2007.
  • Multi organ involvement in Severe Falciparum Malaria presented in ISCCM Conference Cochin 2007.
  • Presented a paper on Stress Hyperglycemia in Stroke in KAPICON 2007 at Manipal.
  • Images in Emergency Medicine Artical published in [Ann Emerg Med. 2012;59:98.]
  • Cardiovascular Manifestation in Obesity published in Cardiology Society of India Journal.
  • Clinical profile and outcomes from Obstetrics admissions to Indian Intensive care unit. Intensive care medicine 2008;suppl1;S 16;0047
  • Outcomes of Acute Kidney injury in a Multidisciplinary unit. Intensive care medicine 2008;suppl1; S249;0976.
  • Acute Renal failure in ICU - Paper accepted in Europian Society of Critical Care Medicine Conference (ESICM) 2008-Portugal
  • Covid positives roam free and unchecked Click Here
  • Covid-positive, but no symptoms? You must take care too- Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant- Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals Malleshwaram Click Here
  • Mask up behind the wheel? Debate rages on- Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals Malleswaram Click Here
  • AT THE MOVIES, KEEP THE MASK ON- Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals Malleshwaram Click Here
  • Delivery boys may be at high Covid risk: Doctors, Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant- Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals Malleshwaram Click Here
  • Living with diabetes while enjoying sweets- Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals Malleshwaram Click Here
  • Study reveals why the annual influenza jab can save us all from COVID-19 - Dr Basvaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals, Malleswaram. Click Here
  • Covid 2.0 is even more infectious than Covid 1.0 - Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals, Malleswaram. Click Here
  • Who really needs an oxygen cylinder? - Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals, Malleswaram. Click Here
  • Steroids should be taken under medical supervision: Docs - Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals, Malleshwaram. Click Here
  • Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji on Amid rain, viral fever & gastro cases rise in Bengaluru | The Times of India. Click Here
  • Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji on Dengue scourge back with 530 cases in Karnataka | The New Indian Express.Click Here
  • Dr Neha Mishra, Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji and Dr Sundar C Ingaleshwar on Spurt in cold and flu cases, symptoms lasting longer than usual, say, doctors | Hindustan Times | Daily Hunt | Today News. Click Here
  • Dr. Prashant P N and Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji on 127 fall sick due to contaminated water in city | Hindustan Times - Print and Online | Hindustan Times. Click Here
  • Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji on Watch Out for These Early Symptoms of Nipah Virus, Dos & Dont Explained | Daily Salar. Click Here
  • Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji on Explained: Is JN.1 sub-variant of Covid-19 a cause of concern? | Asianet Newsable. Click Here
  • Overview

  • Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji is a highly qualified top internal medicine doctor in Bangalore with 18 years of experience. He holds an MBBS degree from JSS Medical College, Mysore and has pursued an MD in General Medicine from Bangalore Medical College. He has further specialised in Critical Care Medicine and has IDCCM (Indian Diploma in Critical Care Medicine) and EDIC degrees (European Diploma in Critical Care). He is a member of the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM) and the European Society of Critical Care Medicine (ESICM).

  • Dr. Kuntoji has laid out a name for himself as an expert in various Internal Medicine subspecialties like Critical Care Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Diabetes, Hypertension, Neurorehabilitation, Infectious diseases- acute febrile illnesses-  typhoid fever, dengue fever, rickettsial infections. Dr. Kuntoji is well-versed in Kannada, Hindi, English and Telugu and converses easily with patients of any language.

  • Dr. Kuntoji has won numerous honours and awards during his career in recognition of his remarkable contributions to medicine. Notably, at the APICON (Association of Physicians of India) Conference in Hyderabad, he received the Best Poster Presentation Award for researching obesity and restrictive pulmonary function tests.  He has also delivered talks and presentations on various topics related to internal medicine at national conferences, including those organised by KAPICON (Karnataka Chapter of the Association of Physicians of India) and the Cardiology Society of India. Dr. Kuntoji has demonstrated his devotion to information sharing and research through his various publications. His essays and publications have appeared in respected medical periodicals and journals, such as the Journal of Intensive Care Medicine, the Annals of Emergency Medicine, and the Cardiology Society of India Journal. His research examines various topics, including multi-organ involvement in severe malaria and obesity-related cardiovascular symptoms as well as stress hyperglycemia in stroke.

  • In addition to his clinical expertise and research contributions, Dr. Kuntoji actively spreads awareness and provides valuable insights on various health issues through media platforms. He has shared his expertise and opinions on topics related to COVID-19, diabetes management, influenza vaccination, and other relevant healthcare matters. Reputable newspapers like The Times of India, The New Indian Express, Hindustan Times, and Daily Hunt have featured his interviews and articles. Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji is a caring and devoted doctor who provides compassionate and quality care to patients in the field of Internal Medicine. 

    Talks & Publications

  • Obesity and Pulmonary Function Tests presented in KAPICON Conference Mysore Karnataka.
  • Awarded Best Poster presentation for Obesity & Restrictive Pulmonary Function Tests in APICON Conference Hyderabad 2004.
  • Cardiovascular Manifestation in Obesity, in CSI conference Bangalore.
  • Stress Hyperglycemia in Stroke-Paper presented in State API conference 2007.
  • Multi organ involvement in Severe Falciparum Malaria presented in ISCCM Conference Cochin 2007.
  • Presented a paper on Stress Hyperglycemia in Stroke in KAPICON 2007 at Manipal.
  • Images in Emergency Medicine Artical published in [Ann Emerg Med. 2012;59:98.]
  • Cardiovascular Manifestation in Obesity published in Cardiology Society of India Journal.
  • Clinical profile and outcomes from Obstetrics admissions to Indian Intensive care unit. Intensive care medicine 2008;suppl1;S 16;0047
  • Outcomes of Acute Kidney injury in a Multidisciplinary unit. Intensive care medicine 2008;suppl1; S249;0976.
  • Acute Renal failure in ICU - Paper accepted in Europian Society of Critical Care Medicine Conference (ESICM) 2008-Portugal
  • Covid positives roam free and unchecked Click Here
  • Covid-positive, but no symptoms? You must take care too- Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant- Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals Malleshwaram Click Here
  • Mask up behind the wheel? Debate rages on- Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals Malleswaram Click Here
  • AT THE MOVIES, KEEP THE MASK ON- Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals Malleshwaram Click Here
  • Delivery boys may be at high Covid risk: Doctors, Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant- Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals Malleshwaram Click Here
  • Living with diabetes while enjoying sweets- Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals Malleshwaram Click Here
  • Study reveals why the annual influenza jab can save us all from COVID-19 - Dr Basvaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals, Malleswaram. Click Here
  • Covid 2.0 is even more infectious than Covid 1.0 - Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals, Malleswaram. Click Here
  • Who really needs an oxygen cylinder? - Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals, Malleswaram. Click Here
  • Steroids should be taken under medical supervision: Docs - Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals, Malleshwaram. Click Here
  • Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji on Amid rain, viral fever & gastro cases rise in Bengaluru | The Times of India. Click Here
  • Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji on Dengue scourge back with 530 cases in Karnataka | The New Indian Express.Click Here
  • Dr Neha Mishra, Dr Basavaraj Kuntoji and Dr Sundar C Ingaleshwar on Spurt in cold and flu cases, symptoms lasting longer than usual, say, doctors | Hindustan Times | Daily Hunt | Today News. Click Here
  • Dr. Prashant P N and Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji on 127 fall sick due to contaminated water in city | Hindustan Times - Print and Online | Hindustan Times. Click Here
  • Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji on Watch Out for These Early Symptoms of Nipah Virus, Dos & Dont Explained | Daily Salar. Click Here
  • Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji on Explained: Is JN.1 sub-variant of Covid-19 a cause of concern? | Asianet Newsable. Click Here
  • Overview

  • Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji is a highly qualified top internal medicine doctor in Bangalore with 18 years of experience. He holds an MBBS degree from JSS Medical College, Mysore and has pursued an MD in General Medicine from Bangalore Medical College. He has further specialised in Critical Care Medicine and has IDCCM (Indian Diploma in Critical Care Medicine) and EDIC degrees (European Diploma in Critical Care). He is a member of the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM) and the European Society of Critical Care Medicine (ESICM).

  • Dr. Kuntoji has laid out a name for himself as an expert in various Internal Medicine subspecialties like Critical Care Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Diabetes, Hypertension, Neurorehabilitation, Infectious diseases- acute febrile illnesses-  typhoid fever, dengue fever, rickettsial infections. Dr. Kuntoji is well-versed in Kannada, Hindi, English and Telugu and converses easily with patients of any language.

  • Dr. Kuntoji has won numerous honours and awards during his career in recognition of his remarkable contributions to medicine. Notably, at the APICON (Association of Physicians of India) Conference in Hyderabad, he received the Best Poster Presentation Award for researching obesity and restrictive pulmonary function tests.  He has also delivered talks and presentations on various topics related to internal medicine at national conferences, including those organised by KAPICON (Karnataka Chapter of the Association of Physicians of India) and the Cardiology Society of India. Dr. Kuntoji has demonstrated his devotion to information sharing and research through his various publications. His essays and publications have appeared in respected medical periodicals and journals, such as the Journal of Intensive Care Medicine, the Annals of Emergency Medicine, and the Cardiology Society of India Journal. His research examines various topics, including multi-organ involvement in severe malaria and obesity-related cardiovascular symptoms as well as stress hyperglycemia in stroke.

  • In addition to his clinical expertise and research contributions, Dr. Kuntoji actively spreads awareness and provides valuable insights on various health issues through media platforms. He has shared his expertise and opinions on topics related to COVID-19, diabetes management, influenza vaccination, and other relevant healthcare matters. Reputable newspapers like The Times of India, The New Indian Express, Hindustan Times, and Daily Hunt have featured his interviews and articles. Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji is a caring and devoted doctor who provides compassionate and quality care to patients in the field of Internal Medicine. 

  • Fellowship & Membership

  • ISCCM
  • ESICM
  • Images in Emergency Medicine (Ann EMEGIMED 2012)
  • PFT in Kapicom
  • Field of Expertise

  • Gen medicine acute Febrile illness
  • Dengue fever
  • Typhoid fever
  • Critical care medicine
  • Rickettsial infection
  • Languages Spoken

  • Kannada
  • Hindi
  • English
  • Telugu
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Best Poster Presentation - APICON