Dr. Parimala V Thirumalesh
Senior Consultant Specialist
Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore• View Hospital- Department
- Paediatric Emergency & Life Support
- Qualifications
- MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), MRCPCH
- Experience
- 27+ Years
- Hospital
- Aster CMI Hospital
- Location
- Delhi NCR, India
- International Support
- Visa Assistance & Interpreters
About Dr. Parimala V Thirumalesh
Dr. Parimala V Thirumalesh is Lead Senior Consultant in Neonatology & Paediatrics at Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore, with 27 years of experience caring for newborns and children. A University Gold Medallist in MBBS, she completed her MD in Paediatrics at Command Hospital Air Force, Bangalore, securing a university rank, and trained extensively in the UK — earning MRCPCH from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and a PG Diploma in Neonatology from Cardiff University. Her neonatal training was at St Michael's and Southmead Hospitals, Bristol, among the UK's largest referral centres for neonatal medical and surgical emergencies. She also holds an MBA in Hospital Administration. Beyond the NICU, she is the author of the Amazon bestseller Baby 101 and founder of the "SaveBabyCPR" app, which teaches parents newborn first aid — reflecting a career-long commitment to making high-level newborn care accessible.
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Treatments Performed
Interventional & Quaternary Procedures4 Procedures
Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Surgeries4 Procedures
Practices At
Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore
#43/2, New Airport Road, NH-7, Sahakara Nagar, Hebbal, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560092, India
What to Expect: Neurosciences
| Procedure | US / UK Estimate | India Package Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craniotomy for Brain Tumor (Navigation-guided) | $65,000 US/UK | $6,800 – $9,800 in India | 86% Less |
| Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS, with Neurostimulator) | $85,000 US/UK | $18,000 – $24,500 in India | 73% Less |
| Endoscopic Pituitary Tumor Surgery (Transsphenoidal) | $52,000 US/UK | $5,800 – $8,200 in India | 85% Less |
| Brain Aneurysm Coiling / Clipping (Microsurgical) | $72,000 US/UK | $7,800 – $12,500 in India | 84% Less |
Medical Advisory: Illustrative cost benchmarks include surgeon fees, standard implants/lenses, operation theatre charges, nursing, and standard hospital stay. Final quotes are confirmed by the hospital medical board after reviewing personal clinical scans.
Reviews (2)
Amara Okafor
“Dr. Parimala V Thirumalesh provided an exhaustive clinical consultation. Marlin coordinated all pre-travel scans and hospital admission seamlessly.”
Kareem Al-Mansoor
“Exceptional surgical skill and world-class post-operative care at Aster CMI Hospital. Highly recommended for international patients.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
1Q: Who is the best neonatologist at Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore?
Ans: Dr. Parimala V Thirumalesh, Lead Sr. Consultant in Neonatology & Paediatrics, brings 27 years of experience and UK training in newborn intensive care.
2Q: What are Dr. Parimala V Thirumalesh's qualifications?
Ans: MBBS (Gold Medallist), MD Paediatrics, MRCPCH (UK), PG Diploma in Neonatology (Cardiff University, UK) and MBA in Hospital Administration.
3Q: Does she treat premature babies?
Ans: Yes — she leads NICU care for preterm and critically ill newborns, including therapeutic cooling for birth asphyxia.
4Q: Has Dr. Parimala written any books?
Ans: Yes — she authored Baby 101 , an Amazon No. 1 bestseller in the paediatric category, and created the SaveBabyCPR app.
5Q: Where does she practise?
Ans: At the Centre for Paediatrics & Neonatology, Aster CMI Hospital, Hebbal, Bangalore, Karnataka.