Dr. Kalyanraddi Chikkagoudar is a dedicated Pediatric Cardiologist with over 5 years of experience in pediatric cardiac care and intensive care medicine. He has strong expertise in managing critically ill children in Level 3 PICU settings, including advanced airway and ventilatory support. Known for his clear communication and compassionate counseling, he supports families through complex cardiac conditions. He is also actively involved in teaching and mentoring doctors, fellows, and nursing staff. His clinical approach combines precision, teamwork, and child-centric care.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS – Shri B. M. Patil Medical College, Vijayapura, Karnataka
• DCH
• DNB in Pediatrics

Professional Experience:

• Consultant – Pediatric Cardiology, Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru
• Extensive experience in Level 3 Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICU)

Publications:

• Dr. Chikkagoudar K, Dr Uma Ali, Dr. Sheikh A – Prevalence and clinical profile of Ionic hypocalcemia in critically sick children : Indian journal of pediatric critical care July - August 2017.
• Dr Chikkagoudar K, Dr Nageswara Rao, Dr Vinoth D, Dr Tapan Das, Dr Palak Gupta – Common arterial trunk with intact septum and Hypoplastic right ventricle: Uncommon embryological entity : Annals of pediatric cardiology April –June 2020.
• Dr Palak Gupta, Dr Nageswara Rao, Dr Kalyanraddi N C – Anatomically Corrected malposed great vessels – rare report of associated left ventricular outflow tract obstruction: editorials Annals of Pediatric cardiology Nov 2019.
• Dr Menon R, Dr Chikkagoudar K, Dr Nageswara Rao, Dr B Shweta & Dr Bhargavi D – Endovascular therapy for high output failure due to iatrogenic iliac caval fistula, Indian Journal of Endovascular Interventions March 2020.
• Dr Chikkagoudar, Dr Vinoth D, Dr Bhargavi D, Dr K Nageswara Rao - Symptomatic Inferior Vena Caval Obstruction Secondary to Eustachian Valve Entrapment by Atrial Septal Occluder device: Transcatheter solution, Cardiac Catheter Interventions (CCI) May 2018.