Dr. Parimala V Thirumalesh
Senior Consultant Specialist · Aster CMI Hospital
Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore• View Hospital★ Paediatric Emergency & Life Support27+ Yrs. Experience
MBBSMD (Paediatrics)MRCPCHPG Diploma in NeonatologyMBA (Hospital Administration)
Quick Facts
- Department
- Paediatric Emergency & Life Support
- Qualifications
- MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), MRCPCH
- Experience
- 27+ Years
- Hospital
- Aster CMI Hospital
- Location
- Delhi NCR, India
- International Support
- Visa Assistance & Interpreters
About Dr. Parimala V Thirumalesh
Dr. Parimala V Thirumalesh is Lead Senior Consultant in Neonatology & Paediatrics at Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore, with 27 years of experience caring for newborns and children. A University Gold Medallist in MBBS, she completed her MD in Paediatrics at Command Hospital Air Force, Bangalore, securing a university rank, and trained extensively in the UK — earning MRCPCH from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and a PG Diploma in Neonatology from Cardiff University. Her neonatal training was at St Michael's and Southmead Hospitals, Bristol, among the UK's largest referral centres for neonatal medical and surgical emergencies. She also holds an MBA in Hospital Administration. Beyond the NICU, she is the author of the Amazon bestseller Baby 101 and founder of the "SaveBabyCPR" app, which teaches parents newborn first aid — reflecting a career-long commitment to making high-level newborn care accessible.
Education & Qualifications
MBBS — University Gold Medallist
MD (Paediatrics) — Command Hospital Air Force, Bangalore (university rank holder)
MRCPCH — Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, UK
PG Diploma in Neonatology — Cardiff University, UK
MBA (Hospital Administration)
DYUP, Pune
Certifications: NLS (Birmingham, UK), APLS (Southampton, UK), BLS (Newham, UK), Neonatal Cranial Ultrasound (Bristol, UK)
Clinical Career Timeline
Present: Lead Sr. Consultant – Neonatology & Paediatrics, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore
Previously Consultant Neonatologist & Paediatrician at a leading tertiary medical college hospital
CCT South West London rotation training in Paediatrics and Neonatology, UK
Neonatology training at St Michael's and Southmead Hospitals, Bristol, UK
Total experience: 27 years
Accreditations & Professional Memberships
University Gold Medallist in MBBS; university rank holder in MD Paediatrics
Author of Baby 101 – Learn A to Z About Your Baby , an Amazon No. 1 bestseller in the Paediatrics category
Founder of "SaveBabyCPR," a mobile app enabling parents and caregivers to deliver newborn first aid in emergencies
Languages Spoken
EnglishHindi🌐 Multilingual Interpreter Support Available (Arabic, Russian, French)
Treatments Performed
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Core Speciality
Paediatric Emergency & Life Support
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Core Speciality
High-Risk & Premature Newborn Care
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Core Speciality
Neonatal Neurology & Cranial Ultrasound
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Core Speciality
General Paediatrics
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Core Speciality
Neonatology & Newborn Intensive Care
Interventional & Quaternary Procedures4 Procedures
Level III neonatal intensive care for preterm and critically ill newbornsTherapeutic (body) cooling for birth-asphyxiated neonatesNeonatal cranial ultrasound and neuro-developmental assessmentGenetic newborn screening counselling
Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Surgeries4 Procedures
Management of neonatal jaundice, sepsis and respiratory distressGrowth, nutrition and developmental follow-up of high-risk infantsChildhood infections, allergy evaluation and routine paediatric careImmunisation and well-baby care
Practices At
Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore
#43/2, New Airport Road, NH-7, Sahakara Nagar, Hebbal, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560092, India
JCI AccreditedNABH CertifiedMarlin Verified Partner
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What to Expect: Neurosciences
Comparative Benchmarks · India vs US / UKSave 70% – 85% in India
| Procedure | US / UK Estimate | India Package Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craniotomy for Brain Tumor (Navigation-guided) | $65,000 US/UK | $6,800 – $9,800 in India | 86% Less |
| Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS, with Neurostimulator) | $85,000 US/UK | $18,000 – $24,500 in India | 73% Less |
| Endoscopic Pituitary Tumor Surgery (Transsphenoidal) | $52,000 US/UK | $5,800 – $8,200 in India | 85% Less |
| Brain Aneurysm Coiling / Clipping (Microsurgical) | $72,000 US/UK | $7,800 – $12,500 in India | 84% Less |
Medical Advisory: Illustrative cost benchmarks include surgeon fees, standard implants/lenses, operation theatre charges, nursing, and standard hospital stay. Final quotes are confirmed by the hospital medical board after reviewing personal clinical scans.
Reviews
Amara Okafor
“Dr. Parimala V Thirumalesh provided an exhaustive clinical consultation. Marlin coordinated all pre-travel scans and hospital admission seamlessly.”
Kareem Al-Mansoor
“Exceptional surgical skill and world-class post-operative care at Aster CMI Hospital. Highly recommended for international patients.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
1Q: Who is the best neonatologist at Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore?
Ans: Dr. Parimala V Thirumalesh, Lead Sr. Consultant in Neonatology & Paediatrics, brings 27 years of experience and UK training in newborn intensive care.
2Q: What are Dr. Parimala V Thirumalesh's qualifications?
Ans: MBBS (Gold Medallist), MD Paediatrics, MRCPCH (UK), PG Diploma in Neonatology (Cardiff University, UK) and MBA in Hospital Administration.
3Q: Does she treat premature babies?
Ans: Yes — she leads NICU care for preterm and critically ill newborns, including therapeutic cooling for birth asphyxia.
4Q: Has Dr. Parimala written any books?
Ans: Yes — she authored Baby 101 , an Amazon No. 1 bestseller in the paediatric category, and created the SaveBabyCPR app.
5Q: Where does she practise?
Ans: At the Centre for Paediatrics & Neonatology, Aster CMI Hospital, Hebbal, Bangalore, Karnataka.