Dr Hema Nalini Kandru appointed consultant developmental paediatrician at Varnam Child Development Centre
At Varnam Child Development Centre, Dr. Hema will be involved in comprehensive developmental assessments, early diagnosis, parent counselling and multidisciplinary care planning.
Hyderabad, December 19: Varnam Child Development Centre, a unit of the Divis Foundation for Gifted Children, has announced the appointment of Dr Hema Nalini Kandru as consultant developmental paediatrician, strengthening the centre’s focus on early identification, evidence-based intervention and holistic developmental care for children.
With over three decades of experience in paediatrics and developmental care, Dr Hema brings extensive clinical expertise in managing neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning difficulties and developmental delays. She holds an MBBS degree from Osmania Medical College and a diploma in child health from Gandhi Medical College, and has worked across leading hospitals and child health centres in Hyderabad.
At Varnam Child Development Centre, Dr Hema will be involved in comprehensive developmental assessments, early diagnosis, parent counselling and multidisciplinary care planning. Her appointment aligns with the centre’s child-centric and science-driven approach to developmental services.
Commenting on the appointment, Pramod Gaddam of the Divis Foundation said Dr. Hema’s experience and family-focused approach would significantly enhance the centre’s ability to support children and parents through different stages of development.
Dr. Hema said early identification and timely intervention can play a critical role in shaping long-term developmental outcomes. She said she looks forward to working with the Varnam team to empower parents, support children and promote inclusive developmental pathways.
Dr. Hema currently serves as the Telangana state coordinator for the Indian Academy of Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics. She has been actively involved in training paediatricians, medical officers, educators and parents in developmental screening and early intervention. Her work also includes establishing tertiary-level neonatal intensive care services, conducting autism and Down syndrome awareness programmes, developing screening tools, and contributing to national conferences and peer-reviewed publications.
