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Dr. Chitra Sankar is a Consultant - Paediatrics at Manipal Hospitals, in Old Airport Road, Bengaluru. Her areas of competence and talent include evaluating young children's development, particularly those from as young as 1 day old to 3 years. She has experience diagnosing and treating kids with developmental disorders such as cerebral palsy, conditions on the autism spectrum, learning difficulties, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. She is a specialist in developing early intervention programs for various problems. She also specialises in developmental follow-up clinics and neurodevelopmental follow-up of preterm infants.
The doctor has obtained certification in using the developmental assessment scale for babies from India. She has received training in administering the gold-standard diagnostic tools for autism spectrum disorders, the autism diagnostic interview, and the autism diagnostic observation schedule. She is gathering information on the neurodevelopmental outcomes of VLBW and preterm infants in the Indian Scenario. She is knowledgeable about early intention programs, community-based and hospital-based developmental clinics, and developmental screening procedures.
She has memberships in several respectable medical organisations such as the Bangalore Paediatric Society (BPS), the childhood disability group, the Indian Association of Paediatrics (IAP), and the IAP Growth and Development chapter. Additionally, she has been featured in numerous newspapers, including South First, Asianet News, and Times Now News.
- Paediatrics
- Indian association of Paediatrics.
- Indian association of Paediatrics.
- Growth and development chapter, BPS, and childhood disability group
- English
- Kannada
- How prepared are we for the mental health epidemic in the midst of pandemic? - Dr.Chitra Sankar, Consultant - Developmental Paediatrics and Dr.Satish Kumar C R, Consultant - Clinical Psychology, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport road. Click Here
- How does the second Covid wave impact children? - Dr Chitra Sankar, Consultant - Paediatrics, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road and Dr. Bhaskar Shenoy, Consultant - Paediatrics, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road. Click Here
- Covid affects mental health of children - Dr Chitra Shankar, Consultant - Developmental Paediatrics, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road.Click Here
- Dr. Chitra Shankar on Skipping breakfast leads to slow psycho-social development in children, says new study | South First.Click Here
- Dr. Chitra Shankar on Mental Health Matters: Expert explains mental illness in children. Click Here
Overview
Field of Expertise
Fellowship & Membership
Languages Spoken
Talks & Publications
- Indian association of Paediatrics.
- Indian association of Paediatrics.
- Growth and development chapter, BPS, and childhood disability group
Dr. Chitra Sankar is a Consultant - Paediatrics at Manipal Hospitals, in Old Airport Road, Bengaluru. Her areas of competence and talent include evaluating young children's development, particularly those from as young as 1 day old to 3 years. She has experience diagnosing and treating kids with developmental disorders such as cerebral palsy, conditions on the autism spectrum, learning difficulties, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. She is a specialist in developing early intervention programs for various problems. She also specialises in developmental follow-up clinics and neurodevelopmental follow-up of preterm infants.
The doctor has obtained certification in using the developmental assessment scale for babies from India. She has received training in administering the gold-standard diagnostic tools for autism spectrum disorders, the autism diagnostic interview, and the autism diagnostic observation schedule. She is gathering information on the neurodevelopmental outcomes of VLBW and preterm infants in the Indian Scenario. She is knowledgeable about early intention programs, community-based and hospital-based developmental clinics, and developmental screening procedures.
She has memberships in several respectable medical organisations such as the Bangalore Paediatric Society (BPS), the childhood disability group, the Indian Association of Paediatrics (IAP), and the IAP Growth and Development chapter. Additionally, she has been featured in numerous newspapers, including South First, Asianet News, and Times Now News.
- Paediatrics
- English
- Kannada
- How prepared are we for the mental health epidemic in the midst of pandemic? - Dr.Chitra Sankar, Consultant - Developmental Paediatrics and Dr.Satish Kumar C R, Consultant - Clinical Psychology, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport road. Click Here
- How does the second Covid wave impact children? - Dr Chitra Sankar, Consultant - Paediatrics, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road and Dr. Bhaskar Shenoy, Consultant - Paediatrics, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road. Click Here
- Covid affects mental health of children - Dr Chitra Shankar, Consultant - Developmental Paediatrics, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road.Click Here
- Dr. Chitra Shankar on Skipping breakfast leads to slow psycho-social development in children, says new study | South First.Click Here
- Dr. Chitra Shankar on Mental Health Matters: Expert explains mental illness in children. Click Here
Fellowship & Membership
Overview
Field of Expertise
Languages Spoken
Talks & Publications
- English
- Kannada
Dr. Chitra Sankar is a Consultant - Paediatrics at Manipal Hospitals, in Old Airport Road, Bengaluru. Her areas of competence and talent include evaluating young children's development, particularly those from as young as 1 day old to 3 years. She has experience diagnosing and treating kids with developmental disorders such as cerebral palsy, conditions on the autism spectrum, learning difficulties, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. She is a specialist in developing early intervention programs for various problems. She also specialises in developmental follow-up clinics and neurodevelopmental follow-up of preterm infants.
The doctor has obtained certification in using the developmental assessment scale for babies from India. She has received training in administering the gold-standard diagnostic tools for autism spectrum disorders, the autism diagnostic interview, and the autism diagnostic observation schedule. She is gathering information on the neurodevelopmental outcomes of VLBW and preterm infants in the Indian Scenario. She is knowledgeable about early intention programs, community-based and hospital-based developmental clinics, and developmental screening procedures.
She has memberships in several respectable medical organisations such as the Bangalore Paediatric Society (BPS), the childhood disability group, the Indian Association of Paediatrics (IAP), and the IAP Growth and Development chapter. Additionally, she has been featured in numerous newspapers, including South First, Asianet News, and Times Now News.
- Indian association of Paediatrics.
- Indian association of Paediatrics.
- Growth and development chapter, BPS, and childhood disability group
- Paediatrics
- How prepared are we for the mental health epidemic in the midst of pandemic? - Dr.Chitra Sankar, Consultant - Developmental Paediatrics and Dr.Satish Kumar C R, Consultant - Clinical Psychology, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport road. Click Here
- How does the second Covid wave impact children? - Dr Chitra Sankar, Consultant - Paediatrics, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road and Dr. Bhaskar Shenoy, Consultant - Paediatrics, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road. Click Here
- Covid affects mental health of children - Dr Chitra Shankar, Consultant - Developmental Paediatrics, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road.Click Here
- Dr. Chitra Shankar on Skipping breakfast leads to slow psycho-social development in children, says new study | South First.Click Here
- Dr. Chitra Shankar on Mental Health Matters: Expert explains mental illness in children. Click Here
Languages Spoken
Overview
Fellowship & Membership
Field of Expertise
Talks & Publications
- Paediatrics
- Indian association of Paediatrics.
- Indian association of Paediatrics.
- Growth and development chapter, BPS, and childhood disability group
- English
- Kannada
- How prepared are we for the mental health epidemic in the midst of pandemic? - Dr.Chitra Sankar, Consultant - Developmental Paediatrics and Dr.Satish Kumar C R, Consultant - Clinical Psychology, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport road. Click Here
- How does the second Covid wave impact children? - Dr Chitra Sankar, Consultant - Paediatrics, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road and Dr. Bhaskar Shenoy, Consultant - Paediatrics, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road. Click Here
- Covid affects mental health of children - Dr Chitra Shankar, Consultant - Developmental Paediatrics, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road.Click Here
- Dr. Chitra Shankar on Skipping breakfast leads to slow psycho-social development in children, says new study | South First.Click Here
- Dr. Chitra Shankar on Mental Health Matters: Expert explains mental illness in children. Click Here
Dr. Chitra Sankar is a Consultant - Paediatrics at Manipal Hospitals, in Old Airport Road, Bengaluru. Her areas of competence and talent include evaluating young children's development, particularly those from as young as 1 day old to 3 years. She has experience diagnosing and treating kids with developmental disorders such as cerebral palsy, conditions on the autism spectrum, learning difficulties, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. She is a specialist in developing early intervention programs for various problems. She also specialises in developmental follow-up clinics and neurodevelopmental follow-up of preterm infants.
The doctor has obtained certification in using the developmental assessment scale for babies from India. She has received training in administering the gold-standard diagnostic tools for autism spectrum disorders, the autism diagnostic interview, and the autism diagnostic observation schedule. She is gathering information on the neurodevelopmental outcomes of VLBW and preterm infants in the Indian Scenario. She is knowledgeable about early intention programs, community-based and hospital-based developmental clinics, and developmental screening procedures.
She has memberships in several respectable medical organisations such as the Bangalore Paediatric Society (BPS), the childhood disability group, the Indian Association of Paediatrics (IAP), and the IAP Growth and Development chapter. Additionally, she has been featured in numerous newspapers, including South First, Asianet News, and Times Now News.
Field of Expertise
Fellowship & Membership
Languages Spoken
Talks & Publications
Overview
- How prepared are we for the mental health epidemic in the midst of pandemic? - Dr.Chitra Sankar, Consultant - Developmental Paediatrics and Dr.Satish Kumar C R, Consultant - Clinical Psychology, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport road. Click Here
- How does the second Covid wave impact children? - Dr Chitra Sankar, Consultant - Paediatrics, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road and Dr. Bhaskar Shenoy, Consultant - Paediatrics, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road. Click Here
- Covid affects mental health of children - Dr Chitra Shankar, Consultant - Developmental Paediatrics, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road.Click Here
- Dr. Chitra Shankar on Skipping breakfast leads to slow psycho-social development in children, says new study | South First.Click Here
- Dr. Chitra Shankar on Mental Health Matters: Expert explains mental illness in children. Click Here
Dr. Chitra Sankar is a Consultant - Paediatrics at Manipal Hospitals, in Old Airport Road, Bengaluru. Her areas of competence and talent include evaluating young children's development, particularly those from as young as 1 day old to 3 years. She has experience diagnosing and treating kids with developmental disorders such as cerebral palsy, conditions on the autism spectrum, learning difficulties, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. She is a specialist in developing early intervention programs for various problems. She also specialises in developmental follow-up clinics and neurodevelopmental follow-up of preterm infants.
The doctor has obtained certification in using the developmental assessment scale for babies from India. She has received training in administering the gold-standard diagnostic tools for autism spectrum disorders, the autism diagnostic interview, and the autism diagnostic observation schedule. She is gathering information on the neurodevelopmental outcomes of VLBW and preterm infants in the Indian Scenario. She is knowledgeable about early intention programs, community-based and hospital-based developmental clinics, and developmental screening procedures.
She has memberships in several respectable medical organisations such as the Bangalore Paediatric Society (BPS), the childhood disability group, the Indian Association of Paediatrics (IAP), and the IAP Growth and Development chapter. Additionally, she has been featured in numerous newspapers, including South First, Asianet News, and Times Now News.
- Indian association of Paediatrics.
- Indian association of Paediatrics.
- Growth and development chapter, BPS, and childhood disability group
- Paediatrics
- English
- Kannada
Talks & Publications
Overview
Fellowship & Membership
Field of Expertise
Languages Spoken
Doctor Videos
Autism Awareness Day: Early Signs | Dr. Chitra Sankar | Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road
In this video, we delve into autism, a developmental condition that affects communication, social interaction, speech, and behavior in young children. Typically manifesting in toddlers aged 1 to 3, early signs include speech delay, unresponsiveness to name calls and limited babbling. Dr. Chitra Sankar, Consultant - Paediatrics, Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road, emphasises the importance of early evaluation by a developmental pediatrician for children exhibiting concerning symptoms. Watch this video to know more. To know more about the doctor click here https://bit.ly/3vzlTiC #ManipalHospitalOldAirportRoad #YourManipal #LifesOn #Healthcare #Autism #WorldAutismAwarenessDay
Autism Treatment: All You Need to Know | Dr. Chitra Sankar | Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road
In this video, learn more about the common concerns parents face upon suspecting or receiving an autism diagnosis for their child. While it's natural to seek a cure, autism is a lifelong spectrum disorder without one. Dr. Chitra Sankar, a Consultant in paediatrics, at Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road, stresses on the importance of an accurate diagnosis, early intervention, and ongoing support over seeking a cure. Acceptance and inclusivity are vital, recognising the unique strengths and talents of these children. Learn more in this informative video. To know more about the doctor click here https://bit.ly/3vzlTiC #ManipalHospitalOldAirportRoad #YourManipal #LifesOn #Healthcare #Autism #WorldAutismAwarenessDay
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Patients often seek Dr. Chitra Sankar’s expertise as the Consultant - Paediatrics at Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road - Bengaluru. Dr. Chitra Sankar is a consultant pediatrics in Old Airport Road, Bangalore works at Manipal Hospital with expertise in the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. Book an appointment now!
Dr. Chitra Sankar Specialises in:
- Paediatrics
To book an appointment with Dr. Chitra Sankar at Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road - Bengaluru, please call 1800 102 5555. Our dedicated team will assist you in scheduling a convenient time for your consultation.
Dr. Chitra Sankar has extensive experience and qualifications in Paediatric And Child Care at Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road - Bengaluru. With expertise spanning MBBS . DCH (London) . MRCP (Paediatrics), bringing a wealth of knowledge and skill to their practice, ensuring top-notch patient care. Dr. Chitra Sankar has also published numerous articles and publications in the field of Paediatric And Child Care.
For your initial appointment with Dr. Chitra Sankar, please bring any relevant medical records, including previous imaging scans, laboratory results, and medication lists. It's important to provide a detailed medical history and any pertinent information about your condition. If you have insurance, please bring your insurance card and any necessary referral documents. This will help facilitate a comprehensive evaluation and discussion during your appointment.
Refund Policy
1) Up to 4 hrs of appointment time:
Rescheduling of doctor appointment can be done within a week from the date of appointment as per doctor / slot availability.
Cancellation can be done with full refund of the payment.
2) Up to 2 hrs of appointment time:
Rescheduling of doctor appointment can be done within a week from the date of appointment as per doctor / slot availability.
Cancellation of appointment and refund with a cancellation charge of Rs.100/-.
3) Less than 2 hrs of appointment time:
Rescheduling / cancellation of appointment cannot be done, payment non-refundable in this case. However, Units can have the discretion to refund / reschedule in case of exigencies.
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PATIENT CONSENT FOR TELEMEDICINE / TELECONSULTATION
Telemedicine involves the use of electronic communications to enable Hospitals/health care centres to provide healthcare services at different locations through exchange of information and for the purpose of improving patient care. I, confirm that I have received the necessary information to sign this form and I agree to take part in a live telemedicine/teleconsultation session with Manipal Hospitals.
I understand that:
- Interactive audio/video connection, electronic information and communication technologies shall be used for providing me with a telemedicine/teleconsultation.
- In case the information obtained via teleconsultation is not sufficient to make a diagnosis, I may be required to go to Manipal Hospitals for in-person consultation.
- Though the telemedicine/teleconsultation is private, other individuals, medical and non-medical, may be present to facilitate the consultation and that they will take reasonable steps to maintain confidentiality of the information obtained.
- A limited visual examination will take place during the telemedicine/teleconsultation and that it cannot replace a full medical examination done physically at Manipal Hospitals.
- I have the right to withhold or withdraw my consent to the use of telemedicine/teleconsultation in the course of my care at any time, without affecting my right to future care or treatment. I may also revoke my consent orally or in writing at any time.
- I may be prescribed medicines for treatment or/and diagnostic tests to further evaluate my health condition. All prescription will be sent to my registered email/phone no. Manipal Hospitals will keep a record of the consultation & prescription in my medical record.
- The telemedicine/teleconsultation services are not in any way intended to be used in case of an emergency.
- There can be potential risks with this technology e.g information transmitted may not be sufficient to allow for appropriate medical decision, the video /audio may disconnect/stop in-between, security protocols could fail causing a breach of privacy of personal medical information.
- Any relevant medical information about me including details of my medical history, examinations, x-rays, tests, photographs or other images may be transmitted /shared by Manipal Hospitals with their staff, specialist, business partners for the purpose of record, communications, feedback, enquires, follow ups, analysis etc.
- Manipal Hospitals responsibility shall terminate upon conclusion of this teleconference.
- I hereby consent that in consideration for the telemedicine / teleconsultation services rendered to me, I agree to pay the relevant charges.
- I hereby release Manipal Hospitals, its personnel and any other person participating in my care from any and all liability which may arise from authorized use of such Video / E-Consultation, Videotapes, Digital recording films and Photographs. I have read this document and understand the risk of the telemedicine / teleconsultation.
- I hereby consent to participate in a telemedicine / teleconsultation under the terms & conditions described in this document.
