Dr. Kavitha Sakamuri

OP Timings:

Kondapur - 10:30 am to 1:30 pm (Monday to Saturday)

Gachibowli - 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm (Monday, Wednesday & Friday)

HITECH City - 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm (Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday)

Overview:

Dr. Kavitha Sakamuri is a Senior Consultant Pediatrician specialising in Pediatric Endocrinology with over two decades of extensive post-graduate experience, treating complex hormonal and metabolic conditions, from diabetes to thyroid disorders to growth, puberty, and adrenal conditions.

Formally trained within the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom, Dr. Kavitha Sakamuri holds the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT, UK). She is also a Fellow of the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health (FRCPCH, UK).

Dr. Kavitha Sakamuri is an internationally recognized expert in managing complex pediatric growth, hormonal, metabolic, and bone disorders. She specializes in advanced diabetes management technology, including continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and automated insulin delivery (AID) systems.

Beyond her clinical practice, she serves as an active MRCPCH Clinical Overseas Examiner for the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health (UK), an instructor for national and international life support and simulation courses, and a co-author of national clinical guidelines.

Trained at various hospitals within UK and India, Dr Kavitha is one of the leading authorities in treating children with diabetes on insulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitoring.

Education / Qualifications:

Fellow, Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health (FRCPCH), Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health, UK, 2016
Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), General Medical Council (GMC), UK, 2016
Member, Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH), Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health, UK, 2011
Diploma in Obstetrics & Gynecology (DGO), Guntur Medical College, India, 2003
MBBS, Kasturba Medical College, MAHE University, India, 1999

Experience:

Senior Consultant - Pediatric Endocrinology, KIMS - Arete Hospital, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, 2026 – Present
Senior Consultant – Pediatric Endocrinologist, Ankura Children's Hospital, Hyderabad, India, 2025 – 2026
Senior Consultant – Pediatric Endocrinologist, Rainbow Children's Hospital, Hyderabad, India, 2017 – 2025
Consultant Pediatrician / Specialist Registrar (Training), National Health Service (NHS), UK, 2007 – 2017

Areas of Expertise:

Pediatric & Adolescent Endocrinology
Growth & Puberty Disorders
Thyroid & Parathyroid Health
Adrenal & Pituitary Conditions
Calcium & Metabolic Bone Disorders
Neonatal Bone Health
Complex Metabolic &Special Conditions
Pediatric Diabetes & Advanced Diabetes Technology
Advanced Diabetes Tech Integration

Special Interests/Expertise

Clinical Diabetes
Diabetes Technology
Adolescent Medicine
Critical Care & Emergency Management
Neonatal Care
DKA Protocols
Neonatal Diabetes

Professional Memberships

Member, General Medical Council (GMC), United Kingdom
Member, Fellow, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), United Kingdom
Member, Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)
Member, Indian Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology (ISPAE)

Awards and Recognition:

Distinction, Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP): Awarded Distinction by the Indian Academy of Paediatrics
Top-Cited Publication Recognition (2023): Recognized as a co-author of the " Indian Academy of Paediatrics Revised Guidelines on Evaluation, Prevention and Management of Childhood Obesity " which achieved status as one of the top five most-cited articles published in 2023

Posters and Presentations

Oral Presentation: Audit on Insulin Pumps in Children. Northern England Strategic Clinical Networks, 2014.
International Poster: "Consumption of Fruit Drinks... as a Contributor to Preschool Obesity". 5th Congress of the European Academy of Paediatric Societies, Barcelona, 2013.
National Presentation: "A presenting feature of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia". British Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, 2013.
International Poster: "Modifiable risk factors associated with CVA in children with cerebral tumour". European Paediatric Neurology Society, 2008.

Publications

Indian Academy of Paediatrics Revised Guidelines on Evaluation, Prevention and Management of Childhood Obesity. Indian Paediatrics. 2023;60(12):1013- 1031. (National Guidelines / Review Article)
Parental Guidelines for Childhood Obesity. Indian Academy of Paediatrics. 2023. (Patient & Parent Education Guideline)
Standard Treatment Guidelines (STG) for Menstrual Irregularities. Indian Academy of Paediatrics. 2023. (Standard Treatment Guideline)

National, International Conferences & Academic Workshops

5 th Congress of the European Academy of Paediatric Societies (EAPS), Barcelona, 2013
Annual Meeting of the British Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes (BSPED), 2013
Annual Conference of the Northern England Clinical Network (NECN), 2014
International Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD) National Workshop & Conference, India
Indian Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology (ISPAE) Conference & Workshop on Paediatric Obesity
9 th Congress of the European Paediatric Neurology Society (EAPS), 2008

Research & Presentations (few selected of many presentations):

JUICE: Fruit drink consumption by 1–5-year-olds in the North East of England: research project; poster presentation, EAPS Barcelona (2014)
Management of DKA in Children & Adolescents at a Single Centre in South India: virtual poster presentation, ISPAD (2020)
Neonatal Endocrine Emergencies: What Every Paediatrician Should Know: national presentation (2026)
Short Stature: A Case-Based Approach: national presentation (2025)