Dr Anurag Mahagaonkar

Current Work Location

Medicover Hospital, 351 ITPL Main Road, Whitefield Road, ITPL Main Road HOODI VILLAGE, KRISHNARAJAPURA, HOBLI, Hoodi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560048

Timings: Mon to Sat 2 PM - 8 PM

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Dr Anurag Mahagaonkar is an experienced Consultant Pediatrician and Neonatologist at Medicover Hospitals in Bengaluru. He has over 8 Years of experience and is recognized as one of the best neonatologists. He specializes in newborns care for critically ill and premature babies with advanced treatments that help babies recover quickly and safely.

Expertise & Treatments

Neonatology & Newborn Intensive Care (NICU)
Preterm & High-Risk Newborn Management
Growth & Development Monitoring
Pediatric Nutrition & Feeding Guidance
Vaccination & Preventive Pediatrics
Childhood Infections & Common Illnesses
Asthma & Allergy Management in Children
Developmental Assessment & Early Intervention
Parental Counseling & Child Health Education
Follow-up Care for NICU Graduates

Dr Anurag Mahagaonkar is a Consultant Pediatrician and Neonatologist at Medicover Hospitals, Whitefield, Bengaluru. He focuses on delivering individualized, evidence-based care for newborns, in line with NABH standards of patient safety and quality care. He has extensive experience in managing premature and high-risk newborns, ensuring timely intervention and close monitoring for optimal outcomes. His core areas of expertise include neonatal intensive care (NICU), management of preterm and low birth weight babies, neonatal resuscitation, and care of critically ill newborns with respiratory and infectious conditions.

He also manages common neonatal conditions such as neonatal jaundice, respiratory distress, and early-onset infections. In addition to clinical treatment, Dr Anurag Mahagaonkar emphasizes preventive neonatal care, guiding parents on safe newborn practices, early risk identification, vaccination planning, and long-term growth and development. Supported by an experienced NICU team and advanced neonatal technology at Medicover Hospitals, Whitefield, he is committed to providing consistent and compassionate newborn care.

If you are in Bengaluru and need help with your newborns health, book an appointment with Dr Anurag Mahagaonkar, one of the best neonatologists near you. Dr Anurag Mahagaonkar is available for consultation Monday to Saturday, 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at Medicover Hospitals, Whitefield, Bengaluru.

Past Experience

Junior Consultant - Pediatrics & Neonatology, Cloudnine Mother & Child Hospital, Bangalore, 2023 - 2025
- Independently handled NICU and pediatric patients in a tertiary care setting.
- Performed neonatal resuscitation, growth and development monitoring, immunizations, and follow-up care.
- Collaborated with obstetric, lactation, and physiotherapy teams for holistic child care.

Fellow in Neonatology (FNNF), Rainbow Children's Hospital, Bangalore, 2021 - 2022
- Trained at a high-volume Level 3 NICU with hands-on experience in ventilator management, central lines, and advanced newborn care.
- Led neonatal retrievals from hospitals across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.
- Regularly participated in academic rounds and multidisciplinary discussions.
Junior Resident - MD Pediatrics, Navodaya Medical College, Raichur, Karnataka, 2018 - 2021
- Managed pediatric OPD, PICU, NICU, and emergency care
- Actively involved in teaching, case presentations, and pediatric clinical research activities

Awards & Achievements

Advanced NRP, PALS

Memberships

Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP)
National Neonatology Forum (NNF)
Medical Council of India (MCI)

Bacteriological profile in neonatal sepsis in a tertiary care NICU: A one-year prospective observational study in MedPulse International Journal of Pediatrics, June 2020
A study on acid-base and electrolyte disturbance in acute gastroenteritis in the paediatric age group (3 months - 12 years) admitted in Navodaya Medical College & Hospital. A Prospective Study (under review).

Consult Neonatologist

March 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr Anurag Mahagaonkar is available for consultation at Medicover Hospitals, located at 351 ITPL Main Road, Whitefield Road, ITPL Main Road HOODI VILLAGE, KRISHNARAJAPURA, HOBLI, Hoodi, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560048.

Dr Anurag Mahagaonkar is available from Monday to Saturday, 2 pm to 8 pm at Medicover Hospitals, Bengaluru.

You can book an appointment with Dr Anurag Mahagaonkar online or by calling 040-68334455 or directly visiting the Medicover Hospitals, Bengaluru reception.

Yes, Dr Anurag Mahagaonkar specializes in treating a wide range of newborns related diseases, including both common and complex conditions.

Yes, Dr Anurag Mahagaonkar provides expert second opinions for diagnoses and treatments related to newborns.

Yes, Dr Anurag Mahagaonkar offers personalized guidance on lifestyle changes, including diet, exercise, and habits, to maintain and improve newborns health.

A newborn may require NICU care if there are concerns such as breathing difficulty, very low birth weight, prematurity, feeding intolerance, or signs of infection. Early assessment by a neonatologist helps determine whether close monitoring or advanced neonatal support is needed.

Babies discharged from the NICU require structured follow-up to monitor growth, feeding, neurodevelopment, vaccination schedules, and early detection of any complications. Follow-up care is individualized based on the baby’s condition at discharge.

NICU visitation policies are designed to balance infection control and parental bonding. Parents are guided on safe visitation practices, hand hygiene, and involvement in newborn care as per hospital protocols.

Medicover Hospitals, Whitefield is equipped with advanced neonatal infrastructure and trained NICU staff to provide continuous monitoring and emergency neonatal care as required.