Dr Manisha Bhandankar

About Doctor

Dr. Manisha Bhandankar is a highly skilled Consultant Neonatologist with extensive expertise in neonatology and developmental follow-up. With a solid educational background including MD, PhD, and MRCPCH, Dr. Bhandankar is fluent in several languages, including Kannada, English, Hindi, Konkani, and Marathi. She currently practices at KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital & MRC in Belagavi. Having trained in the United Kingdom for 4 years, Dr. Bhandankar has established a high-risk baby follow-up clinic at KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital. She is also a valued member of the Ethics Committee at ICMR, Belagavi, and is recognized for her contributions to neonatal nursing training at a national level. As a postgraduate teacher and member of various prestigious medical organizations such as the National Neonatology Forum India and the Indian Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Bhandankar is at the forefront of her field. With a focus on developmentally supportive care for extreme preterm and low birth weight babies, Dr. Bhandankar also provides lactation support to mothers. Her achievements have been published in numerous national and international journals, further solidifying her reputation as a trusted and credible expert in neonatology. Additionally, she is a member of the Association of Development Pediatricians and specializes in developmentally supportive preterm care. Dr. Bhandankar's dedication to her patients and commitment to excellence make her a standout neonatologist in the medical community.

Past Experiences

• Trained in United Kingdom for 4 years
• Established high risk baby follow-up clinic at KLeS Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital

Expertise

• Management of extreme Low birth weight and premature babies
• Kangaroo Mother care
• Lactation support to mothers
• Guiding parents in developmentally supportive care