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The best infectious disease specialists for Manikonda, Hyderabad include Dr. Harsha Choudary, Dr. Praveen Kumar Tirlangi, Dr. Kartik Vedula, Dr. Venkat Ramesh and Dr. Santosh Gattu. One practises at Star Hospitals, Nanakramguda, about 5 km away, one at AIG Hospitals, Gachibowli, about 6 km away, one at Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, about 9 km away, one at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, about 8 km away and one at Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, about 6 km away. Last updated: November 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Five infectious disease specialists for Manikonda residents: Dr. Harsha Choudary (Star Hospitals, Nanakramguda, about 5 km), Dr. Praveen Kumar Tirlangi (AIG Hospitals, Gachibowli, about 6 km), Dr. Kartik Vedula (Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, about 9 km), Dr. Venkat Ramesh (Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, about 8 km) and Dr. Santosh Gattu (Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, about 6 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.
Manikonda is a large residential area in west Hyderabad between Gachibowli, Tolichowki, Narsingi and the Financial District, with neighbourhoods such as Puppalaguda, Alkapur Township and Neknampur. For specialist care, large hospitals in Gachibowli, Nanakramguda and the Financial District are about 5 to 6 km away.
This guide lists five infectious disease specialists for patients in and around Manikonda. Qualifications and experience come from the hospitals’ own doctor profiles and the Apollo 24|7 directory, with patient recommendation figures from Apollo 24|7 and HexaHealth where available. Doctors based outside Manikonda 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 Manikonda at a Glance
| # | Doctor | Focus | Experience / Credential |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Harsha Choudary | Tropical infections, PUO | DM ID |
| 2 | Dr. Praveen Kumar Tirlangi | Sepsis, transplant infections | DM ID |
| 3 | Dr. Kartik Vedula | Infectious diseases | 8 years |
| 4 | Dr. Venkat Ramesh | Infectious diseases | 5+ years |
| 5 | Dr. Santosh Gattu | Infections, diabetes | 5 years |
1. Dr. Harsha Choudary — Consultant, Infectious Diseases, Star Hospitals Nanakramguda
| Qualifications | MBBS (Mamata Medical College), MD General Medicine (NIMS), DM Infectious Diseases (Kasturba Medical College, Manipal) |
| Experience | Not stated on the hospital profile |
| Hospital | Star Hospitals, Nanakramguda, Hyderabad (nearby, about 5 km) |
Dr. Harsha Choudary is a consultant, infectious diseases at Star Hospitals, Nanakramguda, about 5 km from Manikonda.
He treats tropical infections, fever of unknown origin and infections after transplant, and works on antibiotic stewardship. The hospital profile does not state his years of practice.
Why choose Dr. Harsha: DM-qualified infection specialist closest to Manikonda.
2. Dr. Praveen Kumar Tirlangi — Consultant, Infectious Diseases, AIG Hospitals
| Qualifications | MBBS (Andhra Medical College), MD Internal Medicine and DM Infectious Diseases (AIIMS, New Delhi) |
| Experience | Not stated on the hospital profile |
| Hospital | AIG Hospitals, Gachibowli, Hyderabad (nearby, about 6 km) |
Dr. Praveen Kumar Tirlangi is a consultant, infectious diseases at AIG Hospitals, Gachibowli, about 6 km from Manikonda.
He trained at AIIMS New Delhi and treats sepsis, critical care infections and infections after transplant. The hospital profile does not state his years of practice.
Why choose Dr. Tirlangi: AIIMS-trained infection specialist.
3. Dr. Kartik Vedula — Consultant, Infectious Diseases, Yashoda Hospitals Hitec City
| Qualifications | MBBS, DM Infectious Diseases (AIIMS, New Delhi) |
| Experience | 8 years |
| Hospital | Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, Hyderabad (nearby, about 9 km) |
Dr. Kartik Vedula is a consultant, infectious diseases at Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, about 9 km from Manikonda, 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. Venkat Ramesh — Infectious Disease Specialist, Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills
| Qualifications | MBBS, MD, MRCP, FNB (Infectious Diseases), FRSPH |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hospital | Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad (nearby, about 8 km) |
| Patient feedback | 91% recommend (225+ patients) on Apollo 24|7 |
Dr. Venkat Ramesh is an infectious disease specialist at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, about 8 km from Manikonda, with 5+ years of experience.
He holds an FNB in infectious diseases and the MRCP, and 91% of more than 225 patients on Apollo 24|7 recommend him.
Why choose Dr. Venkat Ramesh: Strong patient feedback for infection care.
5. Dr. Santosh Gattu — Consultant, Infectious Diseases, Continental Hospitals
| Qualifications | MBBS (Kakatiya Medical College), DNB Internal Medicine, Fellowship in Infectious Diseases (Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad), Fellowship in Diabetology (PHFI) |
| Experience | 5 years |
| Hospital | Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, Hyderabad (nearby, about 6 km) |
Dr. Santosh Gattu is a consultant, infectious diseases at Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, about 6 km from Manikonda, with 5 years of experience.
He completed a fellowship in infectious diseases at Apollo Hospitals and treats infections, including those in the ICU and in people with diabetes.
Why choose Dr. Gattu: The infection specialist at Continental Hospitals.
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 Manikonda
- 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 Suguna Clinic, 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 Manikonda Served by These Infectious Disease Specialists
Manikonda is a residential area in west Hyderabad between Tolichowki and Gachibowli. The infectious disease specialists in this guide are also a practical choice for patients living in nearby localities such as Puppalaguda, Alkapur Township, Neknampur, Lanco Hills, Narsingi, Khajaguda, Shaikpet, Tolichowki and Gachibowli. 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.
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 inside Manikonda 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 Star Hospitals, Nanakramguda, AIG Hospitals, Gachibowli, Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills and Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Reading
You may also find these guides useful: best doctors in Manikonda, best infectious disease specialists in Narsingi, best general physicians in Manikonda, dengue, viral fever and typhoid, and typhoid treatment.
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.
