Dr. Keerthana Sarapu
Experience: | 5 years |
Education: | Dr. NTR University Of Health Sciences |
Academic degree: | MD (Doctor of Medicine) |
Area of specialization: | I am a paediatrician specialised in handling child health diseases, from the common day to day problems like coughs, fevers and stomach upsets to more serious conditions that need close monitoring. Kids don’t always say what hurts or how they feel, which means listening carefully and paying attention to small signs becomes really important. My work covers preventive care too—vaccinations, nutrition advice, growth and developmental checks—because catching things early makes all the differnce later.
I also deal with chronic illnesses in children, respiratory issues like asthma, infections that keep coming back, and guidance for parents when they feel lost about what step to take next. Neonatal care is another part of my focus, making sure newborns get the right support in those first fragile days.
When I see children, I don’t just think of the illness in front of me, I look at the whole picture—family history, environment, even school pressures sometimes. My goal is simple: keep kids healthy, help parents feel supported, and make sure no child feels that visiting a doctor is something to be afraid of. |
Achievements: | I am actively involved in research and publication, mostly around pediatric oncology and immune disorders. Some of my works include papers on autoimmune manifestations in immune deficiency diseases, delayed diagnosis in pediatric cancers, and rare findings like Mee’s lines during chemotherapy in T-lymphoblastic leukemia. I also published case studies on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy linked with HLH. These studies, in journals like *Indian Journal of Pediatrics* and *Pediatric Hematology Oncology Journal*, reflect my focus on early detection and better outcomes for kids. |
I am a paediatrician by training and by heart, my journey started with MBBS from Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad and later I did my MD Pediatrics from KLE’s JNMC Belagavi. Those years gave me not just the academic foundation but also the real exposure to the day-to-day challenges of children’s health. After that I worked as a consultant paediatrician at Starkidz Children’s Hospital, where I saw everything from the usual coughs, fevers, growth concerns to complicated neonatal cases that needed intensive care. Each child taught me something new—sometimes patience, sometimes urgency. Later I also worked at AIIMS Hyderabad, which gave me a wider platform to practice evidence-based pediatrics. The pace was demanding, but I valued the opportunity to treat diverse cases and interact with families who often came in with both worry and hope. For me, pediatric care is never just about prescribing medicines—it’s about reassuring anxious parents, understanding the subtle signs that children can’t always explain, and creating a safe space where both parent and child feel heard. My areas of work span preventive care like vaccinations and nutritional guidance, to acute pediatric illnesses, developmental monitoring, and long-term management of chronic conditions. I also focus on neonatal health—because those first few days and weeks shape so much of a child’s future. In hospitals, I learned the value of teamwork—nurses, specialists, parents, all working together can change the outcome for a sick child. I don’t like rushing consultations. Parents come with many questions, and I believe every question deserves attention no matter how small it seems. Sometimes just explaining why a symptom isn’t serious can ease half the stress. Other times, catching a small sign early can prevent something serious. Looking back, my path feels steady but also deeply humbling. From Osmania to Belagavi to Starkidz and AIIMS, each step strengthened my belief that pediatrics is not just about treatment—it is about guiding children towards healthy growth while supporting parents in one of the most important journeys of their lives.
