Dr. Somashekara H R specializes in pediatric hepatology and the management of complex liver diseases in children. His clinical practice focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions such as biliary atresia, neonatal hepatitis, autoimmune hepatitis, metabolic liver disorders, and chronic liver disease in infants and children.
He has extensive expertise in pediatric liver transplantation and has been involved in multidisciplinary transplant programs for children with end-stage liver disease. His work includes pre-transplant evaluation, peri-operative care, and long-term follow-up for pediatric transplant patients.
Dr. Somashekara is also experienced in performing advanced hepatology procedures including liver biopsy, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, abdominal paracentesis, and therapeutic endoscopic interventions used for managing complications of liver disease in children.
His international training at leading centers such as King’s College Hospital in London and Birmingham Children’s Hospital has strengthened his expertise in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and transplant hepatology.
Dr. Somashekara H R treats a wide range of pediatric liver diseases including biliary atresia, neonatal hepatitis, autoimmune hepatitis, metabolic liver disorders, Wilson’s disease, and chronic liver disease in children.
Yes, Dr. Somashekara H R specializes in pediatric liver transplantation and has extensive experience in managing children requiring liver transplant evaluation and post-transplant care.
Dr. Somashekara H R completed advanced fellowship training in pediatric gastroenterology and hepatology at King’s College Hospital in London and pediatric hepatology training at Birmingham Children’s Hospital in the United Kingdom.
Dr. Somashekara H R performs procedures such as liver biopsy, abdominal paracentesis, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, variceal banding, and other diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for pediatric liver diseases.
