Dr. Nagendra Kumar V R, MBBS, MD (Pediatrics), DM (Pediatric Gastroenterology & Hepatology), is a highly qualified and experienced specialist in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition with over 17 years of clinical and academic experience.
He completed his DM and Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDCC) in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology from the prestigious Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow, and underwent advanced Hepatology and Liver Transplant training at King’s College, London, UK.
Currently, Dr. Nagendra serves as the Lead Consultant in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Bangalore (Marathahalli, Hebbal, and BG Road branches), and as an Honorary Consultant at the Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health, Bangalore.
To be a trusted center of excellence for pediatric gastroenterology and liver care — combining medical expertise, compassion, and technology to transform children’s health and wellbeing.
To offer accurate, timely diagnosis and effective treatment for gastrointestinal and liver conditions in children.
To provide family-centered care that educates, empowers, and comforts parents.
To promote preventive health, nutrition, and early intervention for better outcomes.
To advance pediatric gastroenterology through research, training, and innovation.
Chronic abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhea
Gastroesophageal reflux and feeding issues in infants
Liver diseases including hepatitis, jaundice, autoimmune liver disorders, and fatty liver disease
Pediatric pancreatitis and biliary tract disorders
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and celiac disease
Growth and nutritional problems in children
Pre- and post-liver transplant management
“Every child deserves not just treatment, but understanding — because healing begins with care that listens.”
Dr. Nagendra Kumar V R has received multiple national and international recognitions, including:
Young Investigator Award, ESPGHAN Annual Meet, Geneva (2018)
Special Prize for Oral Plenary Paper, INASL Conference, New Delhi (2017)
Best Scientific Presentation Awards at ISPGHAN and IAP conferences
He has also contributed to peer-reviewed research publications, national pediatric guidelines, and textbook chapters in pediatric gastroenterology.