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The best infectious disease specialists for Banjara Hills, Hyderabad include Dr. Suneetha Narreddy, Dr. Monalisa Sahu, Dr. Kartik Vedula, Dr. P Vishnu Rao and Dr. Venkat Ramesh. Three practise at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, about 4 km away, one at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, about 8 km away and one at Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, about 10 km away. Last updated: November 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Five infectious disease specialists for Banjara Hills residents: Dr. Suneetha Narreddy, Dr. P Vishnu Rao and Dr. Venkat Ramesh (Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, about 4 km), Dr. Monalisa Sahu (Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, about 8 km) and Dr. Kartik Vedula (Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, about 10 km).
- India accounts for about a quarter of the world’s tuberculosis cases, although incidence fell 21% between 2015 and 2024 (WHO Global TB Report 2025).
- Dengue, typhoid, malaria and viral fevers rise in Hyderabad during the monsoon.
- Fever lasting more than two to three weeks without a clear cause should be seen by a specialist.
Banjara Hills is a central, upscale neighbourhood of Hyderabad between Jubilee Hills, Panjagutta and Masab Tank, known for Road No. 1, Road No. 10 and Road No. 12 and their mix of homes, offices and shops. It has several large hospitals of its own, including CARE Hospitals, Star Hospitals, AIG Hospitals, Rainbow Children’s Hospital and L V Prasad Eye Institute, and Apollo Hospitals in Jubilee Hills and Yashoda Hospitals in Somajiguda are about 3 to 4 km away.
This guide lists five infectious disease specialists for patients in and around Banjara Hills. Qualifications and experience come from the hospitals’ own doctor profiles and the Apollo 24|7 and HexaHealth directories, with patient recommendation figures where a directory publishes them. Doctors based outside Banjara Hills are marked as nearby with an approximate road distance. Please confirm current availability, timings and fees before you visit.
Top 5 Infectious Disease Specialists in Banjara Hills at a Glance
| # | Doctor | Focus | Experience / Credential |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Suneetha Narreddy | Fungal, immunocompromised | 15+ years |
| 2 | Dr. Monalisa Sahu | Infectious diseases | 10 years |
| 3 | Dr. Kartik Vedula | Infectious diseases | 8 years |
| 4 | Dr. P Vishnu Rao | HIV, transplant, travel | 7+ years |
| 5 | Dr. Venkat Ramesh | Infectious diseases | 5 years |
1. Dr. Suneetha Narreddy — Infectious Diseases Specialist, Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills
| Qualifications | MD; American Board of Internal Medicine certification in Infectious Diseases |
| Experience | 15+ years |
| Hospital | Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad (nearby, about 4 km) |
Dr. Suneetha Narreddy is an infectious diseases specialist at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, about 4 km from Banjara Hills, with 15+ years of experience.
She is American board certified in infectious diseases and focuses on infections in people with weakened immunity and fungal infections.
Why choose Dr. Narreddy: US board-certified ID specialist.
2. Dr. Monalisa Sahu — Consultant Infectious Diseases Specialist, Yashoda Hospitals
| Qualifications | MD Clinical Microbiology (AIIMS), DM Infectious Diseases (AIIMS) |
| Experience | 10 years |
| Hospital | Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, Hyderabad (nearby, about 8 km) |
Dr. Monalisa Sahu is a consultant infectious diseases specialist at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, about 8 km from Banjara Hills, with 10 years of experience.
She trained in clinical microbiology and infectious diseases at AIIMS, New Delhi.
Why choose Dr. Sahu: AIIMS-trained in both microbiology and ID.
3. Dr. Kartik Vedula — Consultant Infectious Diseases Specialist, Yashoda Hospitals
| Qualifications | MBBS, DM Infectious Diseases (AIIMS, New Delhi) |
| Experience | 8 years |
| Hospital | Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, Hyderabad (nearby, about 10 km) |
Dr. Kartik Vedula is a consultant infectious diseases specialist at Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, about 10 km from Banjara Hills, with 8 years of experience.
He holds a DM in infectious diseases from AIIMS, New Delhi.
Why choose Dr. Vedula: AIIMS DM in infectious diseases.
4. Dr. P Vishnu Rao — Infectious Diseases Specialist, Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills
| Qualifications | MBBS, MD, FNB (Infectious Diseases), CICE (UK), DRCPath (UK) |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Hospital | Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad (nearby, about 4 km) |
Dr. P Vishnu Rao is an infectious diseases specialist at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, about 4 km from Banjara Hills, with 7+ years of experience.
His focus includes HIV, infections after transplant, fever of unknown origin and travel medicine.
Why choose Dr. Vishnu Rao: Good for travel-related and unexplained fevers.
5. Dr. Venkat Ramesh — Infectious Diseases Specialist, Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills
| Qualifications | MBBS, MD, MRCP, FNB (Infectious Diseases), FRSPH |
| Experience | 5 years |
| Hospital | Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad (nearby, about 4 km) |
| Patient feedback | 91% recommend (225+ patients) on Apollo 24|7 |
Dr. Venkat Ramesh is an infectious diseases specialist at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, about 4 km from Banjara Hills, with 5 years of experience.
He holds an MRCP and a fellowship in infectious diseases, and 91% of patients on Apollo 24|7 recommend him.
Why choose Dr. Venkat Ramesh: Strong patient feedback on Apollo 24|7.
Infections in India: Key Numbers
Tuberculosis remains India’s biggest single infectious disease challenge. The World Health Organization’s Global Tuberculosis Report 2025 found that India still accounts for about a quarter of global TB cases and deaths, although incidence fell by 21% between 2015 and 2024.
Antibiotic resistance is a growing concern in India, partly because antibiotics are often taken without prescription or for too short a time. Infectious disease specialists help choose the right antibiotic based on culture results and run antibiotic stewardship programmes in hospitals.
Common Infections an ID Specialist Treats
| Infection | Typical features |
|---|---|
| Fever of unknown origin | Fever over three weeks without a cause found |
| Tuberculosis, including drug-resistant TB | Cough, weight loss, night sweats; can affect any organ |
| Tropical infections | Dengue, malaria, typhoid, scrub typhus, leptospirosis |
| HIV and hepatitis B and C | Long-term antiviral treatment |
| Drug-resistant bacterial infections | Infections not responding to usual antibiotics |
What to Expect at Your First Visit
- Records: fever charts, culture reports, scans and a list of all antibiotics taken, with dates.
- History: travel, animal contact, food and water, sexual history and immune status.
- Examination: a full check for the source of infection.
- Tests: targeted cultures, serology and scans; avoid starting antibiotics before samples are taken where possible.
- Plan: the right antibiotic or antiviral for the right duration, with follow-up.
How to Choose the Right Infectious Disease Specialist in Banjara Hills
- Check the qualification: look for a DM in infectious diseases, or an FNB or fellowship in infectious diseases after MD or DNB in medicine.
- Match the problem: long-lasting fever, tropical infections, tuberculosis, HIV, hepatitis, infections after surgery or transplant and resistant bacteria all fall under this speciality.
- Look at the set-up: a good microbiology lab with culture and sensitivity testing, and an antibiotic stewardship programme, are important.
- Bring your records: all fever charts, blood and urine culture reports, scans and a list of every antibiotic taken, with dates, help the visit.
- Avoid self-medication: taking leftover antibiotics before tests can hide the cause of an infection and add to antibiotic resistance.
Symptoms That Should Not Wait
Red-Flag Alert
Go to the emergency department at once for fever with confusion, drowsiness, stiff neck, a rash that does not fade on pressing, breathlessness, low blood pressure or fainting, very little urine, or dengue warning signs such as severe abdominal pain, bleeding gums or persistent vomiting.
When to See a Doctor in Hyderabad
Most fevers, including dengue, typhoid and malaria, are managed by a general physician. A first assessment with a general physician is a sensible start. At Apollo Clinic, Narsingi, Dr. Ram Kumar can examine you, arrange the right tests, start treatment and refer you to an infectious disease specialist for long or unexplained fever or difficult infections. See also our guides on dengue, viral fever and typhoid and fever treatment.
Areas Near Banjara Hills Served by These Infectious Disease Specialists
Banjara Hills is a central, upscale neighbourhood of Hyderabad between Jubilee Hills, Panjagutta and Masab Tank. The infectious disease specialists in this guide are also a practical choice for patients living in nearby localities such as Road No. 12 Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, Film Nagar, Panjagutta, Somajiguda, Khairatabad, Masab Tank, Lakdi-ka-pul, Erramanzil and MLA Colony. If you live in one of these neighbourhoods, the hospitals listed above are usually among the closest options for specialist care. Travel time varies with traffic, so check the route before your appointment.
Looking in a different part of the city? See our guides to the best infectious disease specialists in Narsingi, best infectious disease specialists in Manikonda and best infectious disease specialists in Kokapet.
How We Chose These Infectious Disease Specialists
We looked for infectious disease specialists with a DM in infectious diseases, or an FNB or fellowship in infectious diseases, practising in Banjara Hills or at hospitals within a short drive of it.
We checked each doctor’s qualifications and experience against the hospital’s own doctor profile or the Apollo 24|7 and HexaHealth directories, and used patient feedback figures only where a directory published them. The doctors in this guide practise at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad and Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City.
We aimed for a mix of experience and sub-specialty interests so readers can choose by need. The list is not a ranking and no doctor or hospital paid to be included.
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Sources
- World Health Organization. Global Tuberculosis Report 2025.
- Hospital doctor profiles, the Apollo 24|7 directory and HexaHealth, checked for this guide.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is not medical advice or a ranking endorsed by any hospital. Doctor profiles are compiled from publicly available hospital directory listings and may change; confirm details with the hospital. Consult a qualified infectious disease specialist for diagnosis and treatment.
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