Dr. Karunesh Kumar
Pediatric Gastroenterologist — Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
Dr. Karunesh Kumar is a Consultant Pediatric Gastroenterologist with 14+ years of experience at Apollo Hospital, New Delhi. Specialist in pediatric liver disease and therapeutic endoscopy.
About Dr. Karunesh Kumar
Dr. Karunesh Kumar is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatobiliary specialist at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi, with over 14 years of clinical experience in pediatric gastroenterology and hepatology. He holds prestigious qualifications including MBBS, MD in Pediatrics, FNB in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (PGHN), and an RCPCH Fellowship from King's College, London, reflecting his commitment to world-leading training and expertise.
Dr. Kumar's clinical practice centers on complex pediatric gastrointestinal and liver conditions, including pediatric liver disease, malabsorption syndromes, congenital GI disorders, autoimmune liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and portal hypertension management. He is proficient in therapeutic endoscopy and manages challenging cases of chronic liver disease and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in children. His approach combines evidence-based diagnosis with advanced procedural skills, ensuring comprehensive care for young patients with complex hepatobiliary conditions.
He is widely recognized for his patient-centered approach, educating families about their child's condition and empowering them to participate actively in long-term health management. Dr. Kumar treats international patients from the Gulf region, Africa, and South Asian countries, with fluency in English, Hindi, and Punjabi ensuring seamless communication. He collaborates closely with transplant teams and multidisciplinary specialists to offer coordinated care for children requiring liver transplantation evaluation or advanced hepatological management.
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, where Dr. Kumar practices, is a leading multi-specialty tertiary center in Delhi equipped with state-of-the-art pediatric endoscopy suites, advanced imaging facilities, and dedicated pediatric intensive care units. The hospital maintains international standards of hygiene and clinical governance, offering Indian patients world-class treatment at a fraction of Western costs. International families traveling to Delhi for care benefit from the hospital's international patient services desk, visa support, and accommodation coordination, making pediatric gastroenterology and hepatology care accessible and hassle-free.