Best Online Pediatricians and Child Health Experts in India
The best online pediatricians in India are doctors with post-graduate qualifications in paediatrics (MBBS + DCH or MD Paediatrics), verifiable experience in child illness, growth, and development, and a track record of telemedicine consultations. Little Joys provides access to qualified paediatricians, child nutritionists, and general physicians who together cover the full spectrum of child health - from fever and infections to picky eating, growth faltering, and developmental concerns.
All doctors listed below are available for same-day online consultations in Hindi and English. Each entry includes their qualification, experience, specialisation, and what to consult them for.
1. Dr. Imran Rizvi - Paediatrician
Qualification: MBBS, DCH (Paediatrics)
Experience: 8 years
Consultations: 1,151+
Languages: Hindi, English
What he treats: Fever, respiratory infections, ear infections, gastrointestinal illness, skin rashes, developmental milestone delays, speech and motor growth assessment, behavioural concerns, neonatal care, chronic condition management (asthma, recurrent infections), vaccination queries, and lactation support for new parents.
Why he stands out: Dr. Rizvi brings NICU and PICU experience from hospitals in Mumbai and Delhi alongside a post-graduate degree in Paediatrics - a combination that gives him both acute care depth and developmental expertise. He is a telemedicine-first practitioner with extensive online consultation experience, making him one of the most accessible qualified paediatricians available to Indian families regardless of city.
Best for: Parents with children ages 0-18 needing assessment of illness, growth, or developmental concerns. Particularly strong for neonatal care questions and developmental milestone evaluation.
2. Dt. Neha Suryawanshi - Child Nutritionist
Qualification: PG Diploma in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
Experience: 14 years
Consultations: 250+
Languages: Hindi, English
What she treats: Picky eating and food refusal, underweight children, childhood obesity, poor immunity linked to nutrition, building food variety, meal planning for 6-month-olds through teenagers, growth support, and nutrition counselling for parents.
Why she stands out: With 14 years dedicated to paediatric nutrition, Dt. Suryawanshi brings the deepest child-specific dietary experience on the panel. Her approach combines practical meal plans with habit-building strategies and parent education - recognising that the child's eating behaviour changes only when parents understand and apply the approach consistently.
Best for: Children who eat fewer than 15-20 foods, children who are not gaining weight despite adequate intake, parents struggling to build vegetable or protein acceptance, and children with repeated illness linked to nutritional gaps.
3. Dt. Afrin Riyaz - Clinical Nutritionist and Dietician
Qualification: MSc Food and Nutrition, Certified Diabetes Educator
Experience: 9 years
Consultations: 1,394
Languages: Hindi, Kannada, English
What she treats: Child nutrition assessment, growth issues, obesity management, eating disorders in children, gut health, height management, and therapeutic dietary planning for children with specific conditions.
Why she stands out: Dt. Riyaz's MSc in Food and Nutrition combined with clinical diabetes education gives her a scientifically rigorous approach to dietary planning. Her 1,394 consultations reflect consistent parent satisfaction. She is one of the few child nutritionists on any Indian telemedicine platform who speaks Kannada - making her accessible to families in Karnataka.
Best for: Children with medically complex dietary needs, gut health issues, persistent obesity, or parents who need a clinically structured approach to their child's nutrition rather than general guidance.
4. Dt. Moyiza Mulla - Nutritionist
Qualification: MSc Nutrition and Dietetics
Experience: 7 years
Consultations: 397
Languages: Hindi, Urdu, Telugu, English
What she treats: Paediatric obesity, therapeutic diets, sports nutrition for active children, growth nutrition, weight management, and gut health.
Why she stands out: Dt. Mulla's multilingual capability (Hindi, Urdu, Telugu, and English) makes her accessible to a broader range of Indian families than most child nutritionists. Her specialisation in sports nutrition is particularly relevant for physically active school-age children who need higher protein and calorie calibration for performance alongside growth.
Best for: Active and sporty children whose nutrition needs differ from sedentary peers, children with therapeutic dietary requirements, and families who prefer consultations in Urdu or Telugu.
5. Dr. Ghouse S. Nizamath - General Physician
Qualification: MBBS
Experience: 3 years
Consultations: 16,000+
Languages: Hindi, Telugu, English
What he treats: General medicine, preventive health, lifestyle disorders, chronic care management, immunity guidance, women's and children's health, and patient counselling.
Why he stands out: With over 16,000 consultations, Dr. Nizamath is the most consulted doctor on the Little Joys panel. His volume of practice reflects both accessibility and the range of concerns he handles effectively online. He applies a preventive and holistic lens that goes beyond symptom-specific treatment.
Best for: General health queries that do not require a specialist, quick assessments, routine medication queries, and families looking for a consistent primary care physician online.
6. Dr. Jenny Sowbiya B - General Physician
Qualification: MBBS
Experience: 1 year
Consultations: 12,564+
Languages: Tamil, Kannada, English
What she treats: Skin care, hair health, general medicine, nutrition guidance, preventive care, and lifestyle diseases in children and families.
Why she stands out: Dr. Jenny's primary differentiator is her language accessibility for South Indian families - Tamil and Kannada alongside English. Her 12,564 consultations reflect strong patient trust. Her background in family health makes her an effective first-contact doctor for a wide range of everyday concerns.
Best for: Tamil and Kannada-speaking families, quick general health assessments, skin and hair concerns in children, and lifestyle guidance.
Quick Reference: Child Health Doctors by Concern
| Your Child's Concern | Best Doctor to Consult |
|---|---|
| Fever, infection, illness | Dr. Imran Rizvi (Paediatrician) |
| Picky eating, not gaining weight | Dt. Neha Suryawanshi (Nutritionist) |
| Gut issues, obesity, eating disorders | Dt. Afrin Riyaz (Nutritionist) |
| Active child, sports nutrition | Dt. Moyiza Mulla (Nutritionist) |
| General health, quick assessment | Dr. Ghouse Nizamath (General Physician) |
| Tamil or Kannada consultation | Dr. Jenny Sowbiya B (General Physician) |
FAQ
Q: Can I consult a paediatrician online for a child under 1 year?
Yes. Dr. Imran Rizvi has NICU experience and specialises in neonatal care. Online consultations are appropriate for feeding concerns, jaundice questions, weight gain assessment, and developmental tracking in infants. Emergency signs (breathing difficulty, severe dehydration) require in-person care.
Q: How do I choose between a paediatrician and a child nutritionist?
Consult a paediatrician for illness, infections, developmental concerns, and medical questions. Consult a child nutritionist for eating habits, weight, growth, and diet-related immunity. For a child who is both unwell and not eating well, starting with the paediatrician and following up with a nutritionist produces the best outcome.
Q: Are consultations available in languages other than Hindi?
Yes. Telugu: Dr. Ghouse Nizamath. Kannada: Dr. Jenny Sowbiya, Dt. Afrin Riyaz. Tamil: Dr. Jenny Sowbiya. Urdu: Dt. Moyiza Mulla. All doctors speak English.