Kanakapura Road - Bengaluru

Dr. Chetan Ginigeri

Director - Pediatrics and Pediatric Super-Speciality Services

Qualification:

MBBS | MD (PGI) | Fellowship PICU

Overview

Dr. Chetan Ginigeri is a highly skilled pediatrician and pediatric intensivist in Kanakapura Road. He is currently practising as the Director - Pediatrics and Pediatric Super-Speciality Services at Manipal Hospitals Kanakapura Road, Bangalore, bringing over 21+ years of extensive clinical expertise to the comprehensive care of newborns, children, and adolescents with complex medical and critical care needs. At Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road, Dr. Chetan’s clinical focus spans paediatric intensive care, advanced life support, paediatric organ transplant coordination, and emergency pediatrics, making him a trusted paediatrician in Kanakapura Road.

Dr. Chetan’s foundational medical training includes an MBBS - from the renowned Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, 2001 and MD in Pediatrics from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 2004, followed by a Fellowship in Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU). This strong academic background has enabled him to develop exceptional proficiency in managing critically ill children, paediatric emergencies, and multisystem organ dysfunction with precision and confidence.

A significant aspect of Dr. Chetan Ginigeri’s expertise lies in paediatric organ transplant care. He has been closely involved in the intensive care management of children undergoing liver, kidney, and other solid organ transplants, ensuring meticulous perioperative monitoring and long-term ICU support. His experience with advanced ventilatory strategies, invasive monitoring, and multi-organ support systems, including ECMO, has contributed to improved survival and recovery outcomes in high-risk pediatric patients. His calm, structured approach during critical situations offers reassurance to families navigating emotionally demanding phases of care.

Beyond critical care, Dr. Chetan is deeply committed to pediatric emergency medicine and child safety. Recognising that prevention is as vital as treatment, he has been a strong advocate for injury prevention and safety education. His acclaimed book, “Playful - An Ultimate Guide to Child Safety”, reflects his mission to empower parents and caregivers with practical strategies to reduce childhood injuries at home, school, and play environments. This contribution to community health earned him the Rotary Vocational Excellence Award, acknowledging his impact beyond hospital walls.

Dr. Chetan Ginigeri is also widely respected for his role as an academician and researcher. Over the years, he has authored and co-authored more than 25+ peer-reviewed publications in leading national and international journals, covering topics such as pediatric respiratory failure, rare congenital conditions, autoimmune disorders, organ dysfunction, and outcomes in PICUs. His research work reflects a strong commitment to evidence-based medicine and continuous improvement in pediatric critical care protocols.

As a leader, Dr. Chetan fosters a multidisciplinary, child-centred approach to care. He works closely with pediatric surgeons, transplant teams, neurologists, pulmonologists, anaesthesiologists, nurses, and allied health professionals to ensure that each child receives holistic, coordinated treatment. His communication style is clear, empathetic, and supportive, helping families understand complex medical decisions and participate actively in their child’s care journey. Through his leadership at Manipal Hospitals Kanakapura Road, Dr. Chetan Ginigeri continues to elevate standards in PICU and super-speciality services. His dedication to excellence, patient safety, academic advancement, and compassionate practice makes him a cornerstone of pediatric healthcare for families seeking trusted, high-quality medical care for their children.

Field of Expertise

Pediatric ICU

Pediatric Organ Transplant

Pediatric Emergency and Child Safety

Fellowship & Membership

Indian Academy of Paediatrics

Indian Academy of Paediatrics (Respiratory Chapter)

Indian Academy of Paediatrics (Intensive Care Chapter)

Society for Trauma and Emergency Paediatrics

Languages Spoken

English

Awards & Achievements

Vocational Excellence Award from Rotary Bangalore for Child Safety and Pediatric ICU.

Talks & Publications

Has written more than 25 articles for peer-reviewed publications as the Indian Journal of Paediatrics, Indian Paediatrics, Biomedicine, Current Paediatrics etc.

Narayanan P, Chetan G, Mahadevan S. Wilson's disease presenting as respiratory failure. Indian J Pediatr. 2006 Jan; 73(1): 99-100.

Sharmila RR, Chetan G, Narayanan P, Srinivasan S. Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome following single wasp sting. Indian J Pediatr. 2007 Dec;74(12):1111-2.

Chetan G, Mahadevan S, Sulanthung K, Narayanan P. Intravenous immunoglobulin therapy of lupus pneumonitis. Indian J Pediatr. 2007 Nov;74(11):1032-3.

Chetan G, Rathisharmila Ramar and Parameswaran Narayanan Salmonella meningitis in one and half months old child. Biomedicine Vol 27: No 3 (July – September); 2007.

G. Chetan, Vishnu Bhat, KS. Sreerag, S. Jagdish, Jayanthi. S Congenital Fibrosarcoma of Foot – A case report. Curr Pediatr Res 2008; 12(1 & 2).

Chetan G, K S Sreerag, Rathisharmila R, J Barath, P Narayanan, S Jagdish, Vishnu Bhat B. Unusual case of congenital diaphragmatic hernia – A case report. Curr Pediatr Res 2008; 12(1 & 2).

G. Chetan, Rathisharmila R., Narayanan P., and Vishnu Bhat B. Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the new born - A Review. Biomedicine 2007; 27 (4): 136 – 142.

Biswal, Niranjan, Narayanan, Parameswaran, Chetan, Ginigeri; Cyclosporine A responsive pure red cell aplasia in a child with systemic lupus erythematosus Indian Journal of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, Volume 23, Numbers 3-4, December 2007 ,107-108(2).

P.S. Rajakumar, B. Vishnu Bhat, M.G. Sridhar1, J. Balachander2, B.C. Konar1, P. Narayanan and G. Chetan Cardiac Enzyme Levels in Myocardial Dysfunction in Newborns with Perinatal Asphyxia. Indian J Pediatr. 2008 Dec 75 (12):1223-5.

P.S. Rajakumar, B. Vishnu Bhat, M.G. Sridhar1, J. Balachander2, B.C. Konar1, P. Narayanan and G. Chetan.

Electrocardiographic and Echocardiographic Changes in Perinatal Asphyxia. Indian J Pediatr. 2009 Mar;76(11):261-64.

Ginigeri Chetan, Rathi Sharmila Ramar, Narayanan P, Vishnu Bhat. B, Srinivasan S Oil instillation pneumonia- A social evil.

Curr Pediatr Res, Vol 13, No 1,2 (2009) G Chetan, R Rathisharmila, P Narayanan and S Mahadevan. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Indian J Pediatr 2009 Oct;76(10):1013-6.

Rao S, D'Cruz AL, Aggarwal R, Chandrashekar S, Chetan G, Gopalakrishnan G, Dunn S. Pediatric liver transplantation: A Report from a Pediatric Surgical Unit. J Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg 2011;16:2-7.

Ramanath Mahale, Chetan G, Hiremath Sagar, Rajiv Aggarwal. Plasmapheresis as an adjuvant treatment modality in Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: A Case Report. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research [serial online] 2011 February [cited: 2011 May 28]; 5:107-108.

Mahale, Ramanath, Rathi, Pankaj, Ginegiri, Chetan, Aggarwal, Rajiv. Factor VII deficiency-A Rare Case Report. Indian Journal of Haematology and Blood Transfusion Volume 26, Number 2, June 2010, pp. 68-69(2).

Supraja Chandrasekar; Chetan G; Pankaj Rathi; Rajiv Aggarwal. Organophosphate poisoning presenting as acute respiratory distress. Indian J Pediatr (2010) 77:1195–1196.

Mohanty S, Kumar P2 Solomon A, Ginigeri C. Hypotension After a Pediatric Invasive Procedure: Beware of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy. Indian J Pediatr. 2018 Oct;85 (10) :922-923.