Welcome To Dr. Kumar's Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinic
Dr. Karunesh Kumar stands out as a preeminent Paediatric Gastroenterologist in South Delhi, bringing over 10+ years of expertise to the forefront. His extensive experience encompasses a comprehensive understanding of gastroenterology, hepatology, and transplantation in children, making him a sought-after specialist in the field. Dr. Kumar's proficiency extends to intricate areas such as intestinal failure, nutrition, nutritional rehabilitation, metabolic and genetic liver disorders, and motility disorders.
Distinguished by his specialized training and Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (UK) fellowship from the UK, Dr. Karunesh Kumar is a member of prestigious international and national medical organizations. He is a member of the European Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN), the Indian Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ISPGHAN), the Liver Transplant Society of India (LTSI), Associate Member of Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), and the Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP).
Parents seeking expert care for their children's digestive system issues find solace in consulting Dr. Karunesh Kumar expertise shines through in the diagnosis and treatment of a spectrum of pediatric gastroenterology conditions. He is particularly adept at addressing GERD, IBD, diarrhea, coeliac disease, poor weight gain, food allergies, food intolerances, gastrointestinal bleeding, constipation, abdominal pain, pancreatic disorders, jaundice, and various other liver diseases. With specialized knowledge, skills, and resources.
Dr. Karunesh Kumar offers tailored solutions for children, understanding their unique needs and the concerns of their families. Known for his approachability and attentive listening, Dr. Kumar consistently emphasizes the importance of not taking one's health for granted. This patient-centric approach sets him apart as one of the foremost pediatric gastroenterologists in Delhi. For parents seeking top-notch care and a compassionate medical professional, Dr. Karunesh Kumar at Apollo Hospitals Indraprastha is the trusted choice.
If you need a Gastroenterologist in your area, Dr. Karunesh Kumar could be an excellent choice for personalized and top-notch medical attention.
Professional Medical and Specialist Training/Qualifications:
1. MBBS, 2001 – 2007, Trivandrum Medical College and Hospital, Kerala University, Kerala, India
2. MD (Pediatrics), 2009 – 2012, Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi University, New Delhi, India
3. Senior Residency (Pediatrics), 2012 – 2014, Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi University, New Delhi, India
4. FNB (Fellowship in National Board) in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology (PGHN), 2014 – 2016, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, India
5. Clinical Associate (post-fellowship) in PGHN, 2016 – 2019, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, India
6. RCPCH Fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, 2019 – 2020, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK
7. RCPCH Fellowship in Pediatric Hepatology and Transplantation, Feb – Oct 2020, King’s College Hospital, London, UK
Membership
1. Registered with Delhi Medical Council: DMC-58856 and GMC UK: 7634848
2. Life member of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics(IAP) L/2013/K-1802
3. Associate Member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, UK (RCPCH)
4. European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) No 1695
5. International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS) and Liver Transplant Society of India (LTSI) No 1013
6. Indian Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition ISPGHAN 2020 LM/10259.
7. Colitis and Crohn’s Foundation (India) LM-C-CCF-995
Publications and Abstracts:
1. Alam S, Lal BB, Ravindranath A, Bavdekar A, Dheivamani N, Snehavardhan P, Shah A, Tripathi PR, Nagral A, Srikanth KP, Shah I, Ramakrishna SH, Suchismita A, Waikar Y, Shah V, Nalwalla Z, Kumar K, Maria A, Sibal A, Sivaramakrishnan VM, Wadhwa N, Ashritha A, Sood V, Khanna R; Indian PFIC Registry. Natural course and outcomes of children with ubiquitin-specific protease 53 (USP53)-related genetic chronic cholestasis. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2024 Oct 23. doi: 10.1002/jpn3.12392. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39440620.
2. Kumar V, Kumar K, Sibal A, Garg H. Colorectal Polyps in Tuberous Sclerosis- A Rare Occurrence in Pediatrics. Indian J Pediatr. 2024 Oct 23. doi: 10.1007/s12098-024-05303-x. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39441487.
3. Kumar V, Kumar K, Sibal A. Fever Triggered Recurrent Acute Liver Failure due to RINT1 Deficiency. Indian J Pediatr. 2024 Aug 26. doi: 10.1007/s12098-024-05230-x. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39186236.
4. Lal, B.B., Khanna, R., Sood, V. et al. Diagnosis and management of pediatric acute liver failure: consensus recommendations of the Indian Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (ISPGHAN). Hepatol Int (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12072-024-10720-3
5. Lal BB, Alam S, Sibal A, Kumar K, Hosaagrahara Ramakrishna S, Shah V, Dheivamani N, Bavdekar A, Nagral A, Wadhwa N, Maria A, Shah A, Shah I, Nalwalla Z, Snehavardhan P, Srikanth KP, Gupta S, Sivaramakrishnan VM, Waikar Y, Suchismita A, Ashritha A, Sood V, Khanna R; Indian PFIC Registry. Genotype correlates with clinical course and outcome of children with tight junction protein 2 (TJP2) deficiency-related cholestasis. Hepatology. 2024 Mar 6. doi: 10.1097/HEP.0000000000000828. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38447037.
6. Agrawal S, Sahoo B, Kumar K, Malhotra S, Sibal A. Hepatoblastoma in a cirrhotic child with Alagille syndrome. BMJ Case Rep. 2024 Feb 27;17(2):e253080. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2022-253080. PMID: 38417945; PMCID: PMC10900336.
7. Jain S, Kumar K, Malhotra S, Venuthurimilli A, Goyal N, Sibal A. Understanding the living-related pediatric liver transplantation donor's decision process: A questionnaire-based retrospective study. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2024 Feb 1. doi: 10.1002/jpn3.12145. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38299260.
8. Chowdhry M, Sharma A, Agrawal S, Vohra R, Kumar K, Goyal N, Kumar V A, Jerath N, Malhotra S, Sibal A, Mishra M. Efficacy of therapeutic plasma exchange in pediatric cases of acute liver failure as an extracorporeal liver support system. TransfusApher Sci. 2023 Dec;62(6):103835. doi: 10.1016/j.transci.2023.103835. Epub 2023 Oct 21. PMID: 37996345.
9. Rustogi D, Panwar JB, Motla M, Kumar K. Urachal Anomalies During Infancy: A Case Series. Indian Pediatr. 2023 Oct 15;60(10):863-865. PMID: 37818813.
10. Kumar K, Gupta N, Malhotra S, Sibal A. Functional constipation: A common and often overlooked cause for abdominal pain in children. Indian J Gastroenterol. 2023 Apr 15. doi: 10.1007/s12664-022-01329-1. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37060389.
11. Mirza N, Mehta S, Kumar K, Malhotra S, Sibal A. Clinical Profile of Acute Pancreatitis in Children and Adolescents from a Single Center in Northern India. J Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg. 2023 Jan-Feb;28(1):35-40. doi: 10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_36_22. Epub 2022 Dec 12. PMID: 36910284; PMCID: PMC9997585.
12. Sahoo B, Kumar K, Malhotra S, Sibal A. Enteric fever masquerading as Crohn's disease in a child with abdominal tuberculosis. BMJ Case Rep. 2023 Feb 9;16(2):e249531. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2022-249531. PMID: 36759044.
13. Jebaying Y, Kumar K, Malhotra S, Sibal A. Novel mutation in the HSD3B7 gene causes bile acid synthetic disorder and presents as recurrent liver failure in early childhood. BMJ Case Rep. 2023 Feb 7;16(2):e245852. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2021-245852. PMID: 36750304; PMCID: PMC9906256.
14. Venuthurimilli AK, Gupta R, Singhal S, Madaan V, Kumar P, Singh A, Sah R, Rastogi H, Vohra S, Sahni R, Bharadwaj R, Kumar K, Malhotra S, Jerat N, Sibal A, Goyal N. Intraoperative portal vein stenting through umbilical vein approach: An innovative salvage procedure for portal vein thrombosis in pediatric liver transplant. Pediatr Transplant. 2023 Feb;27(1):e14427. doi: 10.1111/petr.14427. Epub 2022 Nov 2. PMID: 36324265.
15. Rustogi D, Khare C, Kumar K. Epiploic appendagitis: Not so unusual cause of pediatric abdominal pain, International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine (2023), doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpam.2023.01.001
16. Mittal R, Kumar K, Malhotra S, Sibal A. Pediatric liver transplantation for autoimmune liver disease: Ten-year experience from a liver transplant center in India. Indian J Gastroenterol. 2022 Dec 26:1–9. doi: 10.1007/s12664-022-01282-z. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36571704; PMCID: PMC9791963.
17. Dogra S, Kumar K, Malhotra S, Jerath N, Sibal A. Acute Liver Failure in Dengue: A Common but Overlooked Entity in Pediatric Patients in Tropical Countries. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2023 Feb 1;76(2):149-153. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000003646. Epub 2022 Oct 27. PMID: 36302257.
18. Jain S, Kumar K, Malhotra S, Sibal A. Rare case of primary carnitine deficiency presenting as acute liver failure. BMJ Case Rep. 2022 Jul 19;15(7):e247225. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2021-247225. PMID: 35853679; PMCID: PMC9301812.
19. Dogra S, Kumar K, Malhotra S, Sibal A. Novel mutation causing congenital disorder of glycosylation in a child with recurrent anasarca. BMJ Case Rep. 2022 May 13;15(5):e245884. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2021-245884. PMID: 35568419; PMCID: PMC9109037.
20. Dogra S, Kumar K, Malik R, Malhotra S, Sibal A. Novel Mutation of Tyrosinemia in a Child With Hypophosphatemic Rickets. JPGN Reports. 2022 May 1;3(2):e176.
21. Jain S, Kumar K, Malhotra S, Sibal A. Crohn’s disease presenting with periorbital rash. J Clin Images. 2022; 5(1):1132.
22. Kumar K, Malhotra S, Sibal A. Transient infantile hypertriglyceridemia due to homozygous mutation in GPD1 presenting in childhood with hepatic adenoma. BMJ Case Reports CP. 2022 Apr 1;15(4):e248801.
23. Mehta S, Kumar K, Bhardwaj R, Malhotra S, Goyal N, Sibal A. Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis: A Study in Children From a Liver Transplant Center in India. J Clin Exp Hepatol. 2022 Mar-Apr;12(2):454-460. doi: 10.1016/j.jceh.2021.06.006. Epub 2021 Jun 13. PMID: 35535061; PMCID: PMC9077189.
24. Mehta S, Malhotra S, Kumar K, Kashyap V, Sibal A. Acute liver failure secondary to Ayurvedic Herbal medication in a child: a case report. Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology. 2021 Apr 1;10(1):29-32.
25. Malik S, Bhatia V, Kumar K, Sibal A, Goyal N. Pediatric Hepatic venous outflow tract obstruction: experience from a transplant centre. Indian Pediatr. 2019 Nov 15;56(11):965-967.
26. Malik S, Kumar K, Hussain H, Bhatia V, Sibal A, Malhotra S. Celiac disease: what Indian pediatricians know about the disease? Indian J Gastroenterol. 2019 Jun;38(3):263-267. doi: 10.1007/s12664-019-00958-3.
27. Sahoo B, Kumar K, Agrawal S, Malhotra S, Goyal N, Kumar A, Sibal A. Clinical Profile, Liver Transplant Course and Outcome Among the Children with Biliary Atresia With and Without Kasai Hepato-Porto-Enterostomy – A Comparative Study. JPGN. Volume 76, Supplement 1, June 2023 DOI 10.1097/MPG.0000000000003823.
28. Kumar K, Jain S, Malhotra S, Venuthurimilli A, Goyal N, Sibal A. Financial and socio-familial aspects of living-related pediatric transplantation in India questionnaire-based study. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology. 2023 Jan 1;13:S144-5.
29. Jain S, Kumar K, Malhotra S, Sibal A. Hepato-biliary manifestations of the multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children: single center experience. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology. 2022 Jan 1;12:S18-9.
30. Kumar K, Jebaying Y, Malhotra S, Sibal A, Goyal N, Venuthurimilli A. COVID-19 infection in post-liver transplant children: a year follow-up showing good short-term but poor long-term outcome. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology. 2022 Jan 1;12:S79-80.
31. Agrawal S, Kumar K, Malhotra S, Venuthurimilli AK, Goyal N, Sibal A. Liver transplantation in Crigler-Najjar Syndrome Type I: A single-center experience. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology. 2022 Jan 1;12:S60-1.
32. Sahoo B, Kumar K, Agrawal S, Jebaying Y, Malhotra S, Venuthurimilli AK, Goyal N, Sibal A. Pre and Peri-liver transplant clinical course and outcome of children diagnosed as biliary atresia in the context of accompanying cystic changes in the biliary tree- A comparative study. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology. 2023 Jan 1;13:S145.
33. Sahoo B, Agrawal S, Kumar K, Malhotra S, Sibal A. Hepatoblastoma in Alagille Syndrome. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology. 2022 Jan 1;12:S57.
34. Kumar K, Dogra S, Jerath N, Malhotra S, Sibal A. Acute liver failure in dengue: a common but overlooked entity in pediatric patients in tropical countries. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology. 2022 Jan 1;12:S86.
35. Jebaying Y, Kumar K, Malhotra S, Sibal A. Budd Chiari syndrome in children: experience from a single center. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology. 2022 Jan 1;12:S19.
36. Dogra S, Kumar K, Malhotra S, Sibal A. Acute Liver Failure: An Ignored Presentation in Dengue Infections. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology. 2022 Jan 1;12:S18.
37. Kumar K, Kapoor A, Bhatia V, Sibal A. Congenital hypopituitarism: underdiagnosed and missed cause of neonatal cholestasis - a case series. Hepatol Int (2018) 12(Suppl 2): 181. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12072-018-9852-3
38. Mehta S, Kumar K, Sibal A. Liver abscess as a rare cause of acute liver failure. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology. 2018 July 1;8:S6.
39. Kumar K, Sibal A, Kapoor A, Bhatia V, Meena R, Malhotra S. Pan-hypopituitarism causing atopic dermatitis and cholestasis in an infant. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology. 2015 Jun 1;5:S72.
40. Oral paper “Whole exome sequencing in pediatric acute liver failure – a single center experience” in ESPGHAN 2024, Milan, Italy
41. Poster “School absenteeism in children with functional abdominal pain” in ESPGHAN 2024, Milan, Italy
42. Poster “Clinical profile, liver transplant course and outcome among the children with biliary atresia with and without Kasai hepato-porto-enterostomy – a comparative study” in ESPGHAN 2023, Vienna, Austria
43. Oral paper on “Hormonal abnormalities as a cause of neonatal cholestasis: a case series” at the conference by Asia Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL) 2018, New Delhi.
44. Presented case of “Anti-tuberculosis therapy-induced liver failure in a child with chronic liver disease” at HEPATICON-2016, Mumbai.
45. Presented a case of “Jaundice with hemolysis” at the CSPLD conference, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) 2015.
46. Poster on a case report of “Panhypopituitarism with skin changes as a cause of neonatal cholestasis” at the conference by Indian National Association for the Study of the Liver (INASL) 2015, New Delhi.
Participated as a Faculty in various conferences:
1. Chairperson in Medicolegal Issues in Pediatric Practice, CME by East Delhi IAP December 2024
2. Organizing secretary for “Decoding Common Pediatric Gastroenterology Signs and Symptoms – an interactive CME”. Indraprastha Apollo Pediatric Gastroenterology CME, December 2024.
3. Speaker “Management of Diarrhea in Post Liver Transplant Children” in LTSICON 2024, Hyderabad
4. Chairperson “Genetic Cholestasis Disorders” ISPGHAN 2024, New Delhi
5. Speaker “Constipation in Children” Pediatric Conference of North India (PCNI) 2024, New Delhi
6. Chairperson “Immune Mechanism of Pediatric Acute Liver Failure” ILBS - CSPLD 2024, New Delhi
7. Organizing secretary and faculty for “Xth KVO update in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology”. International CME by Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, 2023
8. Organizing secretary and Faculty for “Hands-on Endoscopy and Manometry Workshop” during the Xth KVO update 2023
9. Chairperson “Downgrading Pediatric Liver Tumors” Midterm LTSI meeting Bangalore, 2023
10. Speaker “Outcome of Liver Transplant in <7.5 kg Children” Annual AILBS conference on Liver transplantation by Fortis Hospital, 2021, Delhi-NCR
11. Annual Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition conference (international participation) of Apollo Hospital KVO Update 2018, New Delhi
12. Annual Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Conference of Apollo Hospital (regional participation) in 2017 and 2018, New Delhi
13. Speaker at the Indian Immunodeficiency Disorder Society Chapter of the IAP conference 2018, Noida.
Editorial Board Member of the Journal “BMC Pediatrics”
Awards and recognitions:
1. YOUNG Investigator Award of European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) 2024
2. YOUNG Investigator Award of European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) 2023
3. Apollo Academic Excellence Paper Award 2024
Delegate in:
1. European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) 2023 and 2024
2. Conference by the Indian National Association for the Study of the Liver (INASL) in August 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022, and 2023.
3. Conference by Asia Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL), March 2018, New Delhi.
4. IBD: ECCO and CCF guidelines workshop and conference 2016, Chandigarh, and CCF conference 2018, New Delhi.
5. Workshop on the art and science of writing a paper organized by the Indian Academy of Pediatrics, September 2015
