Dr. Koushik H.
Associate Professor
Dr. Koushik H is a consultant Pediatric Endocrinologist
Department of Paediatrics
Qualification: MBBS MD
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Dr. Koushik H is an Associate Professor involved in teaching undergraduate, post graduate and PhD students.
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Paediatrics | 6, 7, 8, 9 |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| MD | Paediatrics | KIMS, Hubli | 2016 |
| MBBS | Bangalore Medical College | 2012 | |
| Fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology | SGPGI Lucknow |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMC Manipal | Associate Professor | KMC, Manipal In charge Paediatric- Adolescent Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinic 29/12/2020 till date | March 2023-till date |
| KMC Manipal | Assistant Professor | 01/01/2018 to March 2023 | |
| KMC Manipal | Senior Resident | 16/09/2016 to 31/12/2017 |
1. FD S, H K, Ratageri V H, Wari P K. Cardiac Manifestations of Dengue Fever in Children. Pediatr Oncall J. 2017;14: 82-84. doi: 10.7199/ped.oncall.2017.55.
2. Konda, K. C., Handattu, K., Bhat, Y. R., Kini, S. B., & Krishnakanth, S. G. V. (2019). Spectrum of H1N1 influenza infection in Indian children: A tertiary centre experience. Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health, 49(2), 121-126. https://doi.org/10.4038/sljch.v48i2.8704
3. Kini, S., Handattu, K., Konda, K. C., & Bhat, Y. R. (2019). Clinical profile and outcome of Wilson disease in Indian children: A single centre study. Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health, 49(2), 134-139. https://doi.org/10.4038/sljch.v48i2.8706
4. Kini, S., Bhat, R., Handattu, K., Kousika, P., & Thunga, C. (2018). Spectrum of influenza B viral infection in indian children: A tertiary centre experience. Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society, 38(3), 170-175. https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v38i3.23119.
5. Handattu, K., Yellanthoor, R. B., & Kini, S. (2020). Unilateral lateral rectus palsy: An unusual presentation of pineal epidermoid cyst. Pan African Medical Journal, 36, 1-4. [252]. https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2020.36.252.24378.
6. Kini, S., Ramesh Bhat, Y., Kousika, P., Thunga, C., Handattu, K., & Karegowda, L. H. (2019). Hypothyroidism causing precocious puberty and ovarian torsion. Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society, 39(3), 185-188. https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v39i3.23815.
7. Kini, S., Bhat Y, R., Handattu, K. and Konda, K.C., 2020. Four cases of branding in children: A harmful traditional practice in rural India. Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health, 49(3), pp.300–302. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljch.v49i3.9155
8. Handattu K, Sharma LK, Vijayasekharan K, Bhat K V, Aroor S, Sudhanshu S. Drug Induced Diabetes Mellitus in Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Approach to Diagnosis and Management. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2022 Aug 1;44(6):273-279. doi: 10.1097/MPH.0000000000002494. Epub 2022 Jun 7. PMID: 35700365.
9. Handattu K, Aroor S, Kini P, Ramesh Bhat Y, Shivakumar G, Shastry P, Shetty S. Metabolic Bone Disease in Children With Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia. Indian Pediatr. 2022 Dec 15;59(12):920-923. Epub 2022 Aug 26. PMID: 36036187.
10. Jacob, P., Bhavani, G.S., Udupa, P. et al. Exome Sequencing in Monogenic Forms of Rickets. Indian J Pediatr (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-022-04393-9
11. Aroor S, Handattu K, Mundkur SC, Verma A, Samuel PC, Teli AS, Banga G. Severe Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Healthy Young Infants: Single Center Experience. Indian Pediatr. 2023 Sep 15;60(9):748-751. Epub 2023 May 30. PMID: 37260068.
12. Shrikiran Aroor, Suneel C. Mundkur, Sandeep Kumar, Koushik Handattu, Praveen C. Samuel,Refractory microcytic hypochromic anemia with type I diabetes mellitus and reversible cardiac haemochromatosis in congenital hypotransferrinemia,Pediatric Hematology Oncology Journal,Volume 9, Issue 1,2024,Pages 37-39,ISSN 2468-1245,https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phoj.2023.12.008.
13. Purushothama, G., Bhavani, G.S.L., Shah, H. et al. Expansion of Phenotypic Spectrum in Hyperphosphatemic Familial Tumoral Calcinosis. Indian Pediatr 61, 186–188 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13312-024-3117-0
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Paediatric Endocrinology, Growth, Nutrition
Area of Expertise
Paediatrics Endocrinology
Area of Research
Paediatric Endocrinology, Growth Disorders, Metabolic Bone Disease in Children, Disorders of Sex Development, Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Childhood obesity
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
Life member of Indian Academy of Paediatrics since 2016
Life member of Indian Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology since 2018
Secretary of Indian Academy of Paediatrics Udupi branch in 2023
Recipient of APPPES CLAN equity grant in the year 2019 for work related to chronic endocrinopathies in children with Thalassemia. Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal intramural grant for work on drug-induced diabetes mellitus among children with ALL. ICMR DHR Grant in aid 2022 for proposed work on glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis.