Dr. K. Radha Krishna is a highly respected pediatrician with over 40 years of experience in clinical practice, academics, and child healthcare leadership. Known for his ethical and evidence-based approach, he has mentored generations of medical professionals while providing compassionate, child-centered care. His expertise spans developmental pediatrics, infectious diseases, nutrition, and pediatric emergencies. He is widely regarded as one of Visakhapatnam’s most trusted pediatricians.
Educational Qualifications
- MBBS – Andhra Medical College
- DCH – Andhra Medical College
- MD (Pediatrics) – Andhra Medical College
- Highest Marks in MD Pediatrics – Andhra University
Professional Experience
- Assistant Professor of Pediatrics – Andhra Medical College
- Civil Assistant Surgeon – King George Hospital
- Established Private Pediatric Practice (Since 1985)
- Scientific Advisor – Indian Academy of Paediatrics, Visakhapatnam (25+ Years)
- 600+ Academic Lectures Delivered
- Participated in 200+ National & International Conferences
Awards & Achievements
- Dr. Alahasingari Medal – Physiology
- Certificate of Honours – Pharmacology
- Rao Bahadur Ramamurthy Memorial Prize – Microbiology
- Vemuri Shivaji Rao Medal – Medicine
- Vikram Deo Varma Medal – Medicine
- Silver Jubilee Prize – Best Outgoing Student
- Baby Bodapatu Venugopal Prize – Highest Marks in MD Pediatrics
- Served as Scientific Advisor to the Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP), Visakhapatnam, for over 25 years
- Instrumental in organizing major academic conferences including AP PEDICON 2000 and AP PEDICON 2008
- Delivered 600+ academic lectures at regional, state, and national platforms
- Participated in 200+ national and international conferences
- Published scholarly articles in national medical journals
- Received special IAP training to educate school teachers on Poor Scholastic Performance
- Actively contributed to community-based child development and academic pediatric initiatives
Professional Memberships
- Member – Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)
Fellowships
- Special Training by IAP in Poor Scholastic Performance Education for School Teachers
Publications
- Published scholarly articles in national pediatric medical journals
- Speaker at IMA & IAP academic forums (1,200+ meetings addressed)