DR.VEERENDRA KUMAR M

Meet Dr. Veerendra Kumar M

Professor & Head of Paediatrics with 35+ Years of Excellence in Child Healthcare.

Biography

Dr. Veerendra Kumar Madhavan Nair, MBBS, DCH, MD (Paediatrics), is a distinguished Professor and Head of the Department of Paediatrics with over 35 years of post-MD clinical experience and 28 years of teaching experience. He is a highly respected paediatrician, educator, and academic leader dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare for infants, children, and adolescents.

After obtaining his MD in Paediatrics in 1990, Dr. Veerendra Kumar played a pivotal role in establishing and developing the Department of Paediatrics at Bharath Hospital, Kottayam, where he served for eight years, contributing significantly to the growth of paediatric services in a multispecialty healthcare setting.

From 1998 onwards, he joined the Kerala Government Medical Education Service, serving for 26 years in the Departments of Paediatrics at Government Medical College, Kottayam, and Government Medical College, Kollam. During his tenure, he was actively involved in delivering high-quality paediatric care while mentoring generations of undergraduate and postgraduate medical students.

With extensive clinical expertise, Dr. Veerendra Kumar specializes in the diagnosis and management of newborn and childhood illnesses, growth and developmental disorders, infectious diseases, respiratory illnesses, nutritional disorders, and preventive child healthcare. He is committed to providing evidence-based, family-centered care that promotes the health and well-being of children at every stage of development.

During his service at Government Medical College, Kottayam, he received advanced training in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS), further enhancing his expertise in neonatal and emergency paediatric care.

As Professor and Head of the Department of Paediatrics, Dr. Veerendra Kumar continues to lead the department with a strong focus on clinical excellence, academic leadership, research, and evidence-based practice. He is deeply committed to mentoring future paediatricians and fostering a culture of compassionate, ethical, and high-quality healthcare.

Known for his vast clinical experience, dedication to teaching, and patient-centered approach, Dr. Veerendra Kumar Madhavan Nair remains committed to advancing paediatric healthcare while ensuring the highest standards of care for every child and family he serves.