Hoola Health Review: Child-First Pediatric Clinics in Bengaluru (Formerly BabyMD)
Wasim · 7 Oct 2026What Is Hoola Health?
Hoola Health is a child-focused healthcare provider in Bengaluru that brings most of a child's healthcare needs together under one brand. That includes pediatric consultations, vaccinations, dental care, specialist care, developmental assessments and therapies. It was previously known as BabyMD, and runs a growing network of neighborhood pediatric clinics across the city. A parent portal ties appointments, vaccination records and growth updates together.
Its pitch is simple and parent-friendly: "child-first care, built around your family." The clinics aim to be "a clinic that doesn't feel like one", with the convenience of a local clinic and the range of services you'd usually have to visit several providers to get.
Hoola Health is a newly rising search term. It was first flagged as a trending topic on September 30, 2026. Search volume is still small (0–100 monthly searches), but it's up +6400%, which fits the timing of the BabyMD-to-Hoola rebrand and its expansion across Bengaluru.
Note: This article is based on Hoola Health's public website and listings as of October 2026. It is not sponsored, and it isn't a substitute for medical advice. Always confirm timings, fees and doctor availability with the clinic directly.
The Problem It Solves
For many urban parents, children's healthcare is fragmented:
- The pediatrician is at one clinic, the vaccinations happen at another, and the dentist is somewhere else.
- Speech, occupational or behavioral therapy often means yet another center, with no link to the child's doctor.
- Large hospitals mean long waits and an environment that can frighten young kids.
- Vaccination cards, growth charts and prescriptions end up scattered across paper files and WhatsApp chats.
Hoola Health's About page describes this exact gap. Founder Deeksha Senguttuvan, who has a background in healthcare and technology, saw parents stuck choosing between big hospitals with long waits and scattered, inconsistent care. The company began with a single clinic. Its stated mission is "to make paediatric care feel closer, calmer, and kinder."
Hoola Health at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Hoola Health (formerly BabyMD) |
| Company | Pediapulse Health Services Pvt Ltd |
| Founder & CEO | Deeksha Senguttuvan |
| City | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Clinics | 10 neighborhood locations listed |
| Families served | 20,000+ (as stated on its website) |
| Google rating | 4.9 from 2,500+ parent reviews (as stated on its website) |
| Open | 7 days a week |
| Membership | Hoola Champ, ₹999/year |
| Website | hoolahealth.in |
Services Offered
Hoola Health's main selling point is breadth: "complete child healthcare, in one place." Here's what's covered.
1. General Pediatric Consultations
General pediatric consultations for newborns, children and adolescents: fevers, infections, routine check-ups, growth monitoring and everyday parenting concerns. Featured pediatricians include:
| Doctor | Qualifications | Experience (as listed) |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Bhaskar MV | MBBS, MD Pediatrics, Fellowship in Neonatology (NNF) | 15+ years |
| Dr. Shivangi Bora | MBBS, MD Pediatrics, DAA (CMC Vellore), DPSM (University of Colorado) | 13+ years |
| Dr. Nirmal Kumar Gautam | MBBS, DCH, DNB Pediatrics, DrNB Neonatology | 12+ years |
| Dr. Sreerekha K B | MBBS, MD, MRCPCH | 12+ years |
2. Vaccinations
The vaccinations service covers routine childhood immunization, plus:
- Infant vaccine packages for the first-year schedule
- Flu vaccine
- HPV vaccine
- Child vaccination offers
- #KnowYourVaccines, an information section explaining each vaccine
Vaccination records are stored in the parent portal, so you aren't relying on a paper card. Parents who want to read up on the recommended schedule can check guidance from the Indian Academy of Pediatrics.
3. Pediatric Dental Care
Pediatric dental care is offered under Hoola Dental Junior for children under 8. It focuses on milk teeth: toothaches, cavities, sensitivity, early tooth loss and permanent teeth that are slow to come in. For older kids and teens, services extend to braces, aligners, cleanings and fillings, root canals, extractions and wisdom-tooth removal.
The approach is built for anxious kids: "Every visit is paced to the child, not the clock." Dentists explain things before each procedure and give breaks during treatment, and costs are discussed upfront. Children under 8 are seen by a dentist trained in pediatric dentistry. At the time of writing, dental care is listed at the Yelahanka, Thanisandra and Kammanahalli clinics, and the first dental consultation is advertised as free.
4. Super-Specialist Care
Hoola advertises 10+ specialities under one roof, with specialists working alongside the child's primary pediatrician. Its super-speciality page organizes care by age:
- Infancy (0–1 year): lactation specialists, nutritionists, pediatric ophthalmology (vision screening, squint, lazy eye) and infant dental care.
- Toddlers and preschool (1–5 years): speech delays, eczema and rashes, allergies, behavior, picky eating and early tooth decay.
- School age to teens (6+): growth delays, puberty concerns, heart murmurs, flat feet, bedwetting and chronic tummy pain.
It also lists specialist expertise in pediatric pulmonology, allergy and asthma, skin, and pediatric sleep. Parents who aren't sure which specialist they need can start with a pediatrician and get a referral.
5. Developmental Assessments and Therapies
This is one of Hoola's most distinctive offerings: "personalised, play-based therapy plans, backed by expert care." The developmental assessments and therapies service follows a clear four-step process:
- First visit and screening: a developmental pediatrician listens to your concerns and observes movement, communication and behavior.
- Assessments and care plan: detailed assessments if needed, then a plan built around the child's age, strengths and goals.
- Therapy onboarding: an explanation of recommended therapies, session frequency and the care team.
- Ongoing support: regular progress reviews, adjusted goals, and home-practice guidance for parents.
Therapies offered:
- Speech and language therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Behavioral therapy
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), for children with autism, ADHD, or behavior and learning challenges
- Sensory integration therapy
- Group therapy for kids
- Parent and caregiver guidance
Areas addressed include premature birth and NICU follow-up, motor delays, speech and language delays, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, neurodevelopmental concerns, sensory and social skills, and school readiness. Doctors, therapists and counselors work from one coordinated plan, and the therapy areas are CCTV-monitored.
For parents wondering "not sure if it's a delay or just a phase?", this joined-up path from pediatrician to assessment to therapy is the main draw. You don't have to piece it together across several providers.
The Hoola Parent Portal
The Hoola Parent Portal pulls the admin of children's healthcare into one place. According to Hoola Health, parents can manage:
- Appointments: booking, rescheduling and follow-ups
- Vaccination records: a digital history of every shot
- Growth updates: height, weight and milestone tracking
- Reminders: upcoming vaccines and check-ups
- Follow-ups: after consultations and therapy sessions
The portal currently runs on the BabyMD patient portal, a leftover from the pre-rebrand name. Hoola also offers free parent tools on its website, including a child growth percentile calculator, a baby blood-type calculator and a baby-name finder. (Growth percentiles are generally based on the WHO Child Growth Standards.)
Hoola1000: The First 1,000 Days Program
Hoola's newest program is Hoola1000, built around the first 1,000 days of a child's life, from conception to the second birthday. It describes itself as "Your child's clinical village for the first 1,000 days."
The program brings together pediatricians, lactation consultants, nutritionists, sleep coaches and developmental experts. It's built around Guided Check-ins: visits that review growth and development, preview the next stage, flag what to watch for and reassure parents about what isn't a concern. Between visits, families get unlimited consultations and a Care Concierge.
According to the website, Hoola1000 is launching in Bengaluru in December 2026, with a waitlist open for parents who are planning a pregnancy, expecting, or have babies up to 24 months old. Pricing hadn't been published at the time of writing.
Clinic Locations in Bengaluru
Hoola Health runs neighborhood clinics across the city, mostly in the residential and IT corridors of south, east and north Bengaluru:
| Clinic | Area |
|---|---|
| Hosa Road | IAS Layout, Kasavanahalli (560035) |
| Electronic City | Neeladri Nagar, Electronic City Phase I (560100) |
| HSR Layout | 11th Main, Sector 5, near BDA Complex (560102) |
| Varthur | Sree Balaji Tower, Varthur Road (560087) |
| Bellandur | Saroj Bank Square, Bhoganahalli (560103) |
| Yelahanka | LR Arcade, Yelahanka Satellite Town (560064) |
| Thanisandra | Thanisandra Main Road, above Star Bazaar (560064) |
| Kammanahalli | SKLNS Complex, HRBR Layout 3rd Block (560043) |
| RR Nagar | Rajarajeshwari Nagar (560098) |
| Akshayanagar | BTM 6th Stage, Hulimavu (560076) |
Typical hours: clinic pages list pediatric consultations in split morning and evening sessions, roughly 9am–1pm and 4/5pm–8/9pm Monday to Saturday, with shorter Sunday hours. Therapy runs on weekdays and Saturdays, roughly 10am–6pm. Timings vary by clinic, so check the specific clinic page before visiting.
Pricing and the Hoola Champ Membership
Hoola Health doesn't publish a full price list on its site. A Practo listing for the Thanisandra clinic shows a consultation fee of about ₹900. Treat it as indicative, since fees can differ by clinic and doctor.
For regular visitors, Hoola offers the Hoola Champ membership:
| Benefit | Detail |
|---|---|
| Price | ₹999 per year |
| Pediatric consults | 15% off |
| Medicines | 10% off |
| Other services | 5% off |
| Extras | Priority booking, dedicated care manager, reminders and check-ins |
| Claimed savings | Up to ₹10,000 a year |
For a child in the first two years, with frequent vaccination visits and check-ups, a membership like this can pay for itself quickly. Do the math against your expected number of visits.
Hoola also runs an online store of expert-vetted childcare essentials, advertised at up to 60% off.
What Makes Hoola Health Different?
- One provider for the whole child: pediatrics, vaccines, dental, specialists and therapy share one record and one care team.
- Neighborhood convenience: smaller, local clinics instead of a trip to a big hospital.
- Child-friendly design: clinics built to feel calm and welcoming rather than clinical.
- Coordinated developmental care: assessment and multi-disciplinary therapy under one plan, with progress tracking.
- A digital parent experience: portal-based records, reminders and growth updates.
- Continuity across childhood: from the first 1,000 days (Hoola1000) through school years and adolescence.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Comprehensive: most childhood healthcare needs covered by one provider.
- Experienced pediatricians, including neonatology and allergy/sleep specialists.
- Strong developmental therapy offering with a structured, parent-involved process.
- Digital records and reminders reduce the admin load on parents.
- Open 7 days, with evening sessions that suit working parents.
- Strong reported parent ratings (4.9 on Google from 2,500+ reviews, per the company).
- Membership brings down the cost of frequent visits.
Cons
- Bengaluru only: no presence in other cities yet.
- Not every service at every clinic: dental care, for example, is listed at only a few locations.
- Limited price transparency: consultation and therapy fees aren't fully published online.
- Rebrand growing pains: some pages and the portal still carry the BabyMD name, and some figures on the site (such as the clinic count) aren't consistent everywhere.
- Not a hospital: serious emergencies and inpatient care still need a hospital.
Who Is Hoola Health For?
Hoola Health is a good fit for:
- New parents who want a single, consistent pediatric home from birth.
- Families on a vaccination schedule who want digital records and reminders.
- Parents with developmental concerns, such as speech delays, motor delays or behavior, who want assessment and therapy coordinated with their pediatrician.
- Busy working parents in areas like HSR Layout, Electronic City, Bellandur, Varthur, Yelahanka and Thanisandra who value a nearby clinic with evening and weekend hours.
- Expecting parents interested in structured guidance through Hoola1000.
Tips Before Your First Visit
- Check the clinic page for current timings and which services that location offers.
- Ask about fees upfront, especially for vaccine packages and therapy sessions.
- Sign up for the parent portal so vaccination records and reminders start from day one.
- Bring past records, including vaccination cards, birth/NICU discharge summaries and growth charts, so they can be added to your child's history.
- Compare membership vs. pay-per-visit based on how often you expect to visit.
Final Verdict
Hoola Health (formerly BabyMD) is betting that parents want one trusted, nearby, child-friendly provider rather than a patchwork of hospitals, clinics and therapy centers. Its range of services, the coordinated developmental therapy program and a parent portal for records and reminders make a strong case, especially for young families in Bengaluru's busy residential and IT corridors.
It's still growing: it's limited to one city, not every service is at every clinic, and pricing is only partly published. But if you live near one of its 10 clinics and want "care that comes full circle, for every little human," Hoola Health is well worth a visit.
