Welcome to the official practice of Dr. Vannala Raju, a dedicated Pediatrician and Neonatal Specialist. Dr. Vannala provides comprehensive healthcare for children, from the delicate first breaths of a newborn to the growing needs of adolescents – combining medical excellence with a parent-friendly approach.
Dr. Vannala Raju (MBBS, Gandhi Medical College, Hyderabad; MD Pediatrics, PGI Chandigarh; NNICU (CC) RCPCH-UK; PGPN (CC) Boston, USA) consults at Cygnet Superspeciality Clinics, Czech Colony (7:30–9:30 PM, Mon–Sat, by appointment, fee ₹700) and Virinchi Hospitals, Banjara Hills (11 AM–6 PM, Mon–Sat, fee ₹600). Online consultation is available by video on the VRA Health app: online pediatric consultation. Book a clinic appointment.
Pediatrician & neonatologist in Hyderabad: at a glance
I am Dr. Vannala Raju, a pediatrician and neonatologist in Hyderabad. I look after newborns, infants, children and teenagers, from the first check-up after birth to adolescent health concerns. My aim is simple: careful, evidence-based medicine explained in plain words, so that you leave every visit knowing exactly what to do.
How I can help your child
- Newborn and NICU care: care of preterm and sick newborns, jaundice, feeding and breastfeeding support, and follow-up after NICU discharge. See my neonatologist page.
- Vaccinations: on-time and catch-up vaccines following the Indian Academy of Pediatrics schedule.
- Fever and infections: dengue, typhoid, pneumonia, ear and throat infections, diarrhoea and other common illnesses.
- Growth, development and nutrition: milestone checks, growth monitoring, picky eating and diet advice.
- Critical care: pediatric and neonatal intensive care when a child is seriously unwell.
Where and when I consult
- Cygnet Superspeciality Clinics, Czech Colony (near Sanath Nagar): 7:30–9:30 PM, Monday to Saturday, by appointment. Fee ₹700. Clinic details and directions.
- Virinchi Hospitals, Banjara Hills: 11 AM–6 PM, Monday to Saturday, by appointment. Fee ₹600. Hospital details.
- Online consultation: video consults on the VRA Health app (my profile is “Dr. Raju Vannala” on vrahealth.com), useful for follow-ups, reports and advice when a visit is not needed. How online consults work.
My qualifications
MBBS from Gandhi Medical College, Hyderabad; MD in Pediatrics from PGI Chandigarh; NNICU (CC) from RCPCH, UK; and PGPN (CC) from Boston, USA. You can read more about my training and approach on the About page.
For emergencies such as difficulty breathing, a seizure or a very drowsy child, please call 108 or go to the nearest emergency department straight away. For everything else, book an appointment at the clinic or hospital, or consult me online. I also write simple, practical child health guides for parents.
