Paediatrics
Spread over an area of 20,000 sq. feet which includes a Faculty office complex, Pediatric Ward, Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
The Pediatric Ward
Located on the 3rd floor of Bharati Hospital, accommodates 120 beds with storage space and a bedside locker. It is illuminated with natural light and has a large aquarium, play area and TV.
- High dependency unit: 12 beds, each equipped with centrally supplied oxygen and suction.
- Special isolation rooms
- 33-35 admissions per day
- Referrals from all over Maharashtra
- Round the clock functioning of well-qualified Doctors & Residents.
- Well trained and dedicated nursing staff
Social worker facilitates patient care and funding
Out -Patient Patients
- Daily 9.00am to 4.00pm
- Baby friendly OPD located on the ground floor of Bharati Hospital over an area of 2500 sq. feet with a aquarium
- Prompt registration facility
- Provide vaccines at subsidized cost
- Provides a patient record file for each child showing growth parameters, immunization and illness
- Breastfeeding room to provide necessary privacy for a lactating mother
- A television in waiting area for health education and entertainment of parents
Immunization Services
- Every day from 9 am to 4 pm in the Paediatric OPD
- All vaccines as per the national immunization schedule
- Optional Vaccines recommended by the Indian Academy of Pediatrics
PICU
- Accredited by Paediatric Critical Care chapter of IAP
- 10 bedded PICU, as an extension of Paediatric Ward
- Central supply of oxygen, suction, and compressed air
- Well equipped with 7 ventilators, multipara monitors, ECG monitors, automated BP monitors, infusion pumps, ECG machine, dedicated X-ray machine, a defibrillator, and an automated cycler for peritoneal dialysis
Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic
Services offered
The Pediatric Endocrinology clinic offers complete evaluation and treatment for children with problems related to:
- Growth disorders like short stature, Growth hormone deficiency and MPHD
- Puberty disorders including precocious puberty and delayed puberty
- Thyroid disorders like hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism and goiter
- Type I diabetes – Insulin therapy, Sugar monitoring and compliance
- Childhood obesity
- Atypical genitalia
- Bone disorders
We run a special clinic for Type I diabetics with emphasis on patient education, nutrition and early screening for complications.
Consultants
- Dr. Rahul Jahagirdar
- Dr. Ruma Deshpande
Hours of operation
- Monday & Thursday (9 am to 1.30 pm)
- Telephone no.: (020) 40555555 Ext. 2255
Pediatric Epilepsy & Neurology Clinic
Services offered
- Diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of complex epileptic disorders with expertise in neonatal seizures and epileptic encephalopathy.
- Video EEG, Bedside EEGs for the critically ill patients in the NICU and PICU
- EMG, NCV, VEP for patients with neurological disorders like myopathies, neuropathies and GBS etc.
- Management of intractable epilepsy with ketogenic diet in consultation with an experienced dietician.
Consultants
- Dr. Kavita Srivastava
- Dr. Surekha Rajadhyaksha
- Dr. Umesh Kalane
Hours of operation
- Monday & Thursday (9 am to 12pm)
- Telephone no.: (020) 40555555 Ext. 2259
- For EEG appointment: 9604714231
Pediatric Pulmonology Clinic
Services offered
- Pediatric Asthma clinic with complete pulmonary function testing.
- Chronic pulmonology clinic- evaluation and treatment for children with chronic lung problems including sweat chloride test and nasal Nitric oxide .
- Bronchoscopy services-Diagnostic and therapeutic- for evaluation of upper airway and Broncho alveolar lavage.
- Pediatric allergy services including skin prick test
Consultants
- Dr. Sanjay Bafna
- Dr. Bhakti Sarangi
Hours of operation
- Monday to Saturday (9.00 am to 4.00 pm)
- Wednesday (2.00 pm to 4.00 pm)
Specific OPD timings:
- General Pediatric Pulmonology Clinic: Tuesday 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm
- Asthma Clinic: Wednesday 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm
- Chronic Pulmonology Clinic: Friday 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm
Pediatric Hemato-oncology Clinic
Services offered
- The Paediatric Hemato- oncology clinic provides comprehensive consultation, evaluation and treatment for benign and malignant hematological diseases and solid organ cancers.
- Common conditions seen in the Clinic:
- Benign chronic hematological diseases like Thalassemia, Sickle cell anemia, bleeding disorders like hemophilia, von Willebrand, Primary immune deficiency diseases.
- Hematological malignancies: Acute Leukemias, Lymphomas
- Solid tumors: Renal tumors like Wilms, clear cell sarcoma, Neuroblastoma, Brain tumors, Bone tumors, Eye tumors, Soft tissue tumors, Liver tumors, Rare miscellaneous tumors.
- Counseling for children and their family
Consultants
- Dr. Vibha Bafna
- Dr. Sandip Bartakke
- Dr.Parag Mahankar
Hours of operation
- Tuesday & Thursday (2 pm to 4 pm)
- Telephone no.: (020) 40555555
Pediatric Rheumatology clinic
Services offered
- Management of Juvenile arthritis, SLE, Vasculitis and other autoimmune diseases.
- Intra Articular injection.
- Musculoskeletal ultrasonography.
- Nailfold capillaroscopy.
- Musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
- Adolescent Rheumatology
Consultants
- Dr Jitendra Oswal
Hours of operation
- Wednesday and Saturday (9am to 1pm)
- For appointment contact: 8888097809 / (020) 40555555
Child Development & Guidance Clinic
Services offered
The Child Development and Guidance Clinic offers comprehensive consultation, evaluation and treatment for children, from 0-18 age groups, with developmental and behavioral problems.
- Provides highly specialized child and adolescent developmental, emotional and behavioral support care.
- Experienced Developmental Pediatric services along with a multi-disciplinary team offering evaluation, diagnosis and management of developmental delays, autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disorders, cerebral palsy, Intellectual disability and other emotional and behavioral disorders.
- Intervention plan guidance with goal planning for the developmental and behavioral problems by the consultant after –
- Detailed assessment of IQ/ DQ, academic assessments by trained psychologists.
- Physical assessment and rehabilitation by a team of well-trained physiotherapists, and occupational therapists.
- Audiology & Speech and Language pathology, access to OAE, BERA, cochlear implantation and speech therapy.
Consultants
- Dr. Leena Srivastava
Hours of operation
- Monday to Friday (9 am to 4 pm)
- Saturday (9 am to 1.30 pm)
- Telephone no.: (020) 40555555
High Risk Newborn Clinic
Services offered
The clinic enrolls all babies discharged from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). It provides:
- Monitoring of growth and development of the baby
- Early detection of abnormal neurodevelopment and initiation of appropriate interventional therapies
- Physical rehabilitation
- Screening and management of Retinopathy of prematurity
- Assessment of hearing
- Developmental surveillance with Screening
Consultants
- Dr. Sujata Deshpande
- Dr. Nandini Malshe
- Dr. Suprabha Patnaik
Hours of operation
- Wednesday (9 am to 4 pm)
- Saturday (9 am to 1.30 pm)
- Telephone no.: (020) 40555555 Ext. 2247 / 2248
Genetic Clinic
Services offered
- Provides links with services for genetic tests when required, including testing for carrier detection or prenatal diagnosis.
- Parents of children with multiple malformations and dysmorphic syndromes are given guidance for investigation and management.
Consultants
- Dr. Chaitanya Datar
- Dr. Archana Kher
- Dr. Prakash Gambhir
Hours of operation
- Hours of operation – Monday ,Wednesday & Friday (9.00 am to 1 pm)
- Telephone no.: (020) 40555555
Pediatric Cardiology Clinic
Services offered
- 2D Echocardiography for congenital heart diseases
- Cardiac angiography
- Device closure of ASD, VSD, PDA
- Balloon Valvuloplasty
Consultants
- Dr. Prabhat Kumar
- Dr. Pankaj Sugaonkar
- Dr. Amruta Walimbe
Hours of operation
- Monday, Wednesday & Friday (2 pm to 4 pm)
- Telephone no. (020) 40555555 Ext. 2254
Pediatric Orthopedic Clinic
Services offered
- Management of Congenital malformations like CTEV
- Management of Developmental disorders like DDH and Perthes disease
- Treatment of septic arthritis and osteomyelitis
- Botox therapy and contracture release in cerebral palsy
- Pediatric Trauma care
Consultants
- Dr. Sandeep Patwardhan
- Dr. Ashish Ranade
- Dr. Ruma Deshpande
Hours of operation
- Wednesday & Friday (9 am to 11 am)
- Telephone no. (020) 40555555
Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy
Services offered: Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists cater to:
- Infants with high risk factor, Global developmental delay, Cerebral Palsy, Syndromic, Pediatric orthopedic cases.
- Occupational therapist Caters to children with: ADHD, Autism, Child with sensory integration problem, global developmental delay.
Consultants
- Dr. Shweta Kotwani (9.00 am to 4.00 pm)
- Dr. Sayali Suryawanshi ( 9.00 am to 5.00 pm)
Hours of operation
- Monday to Saturday
Cerebral Palsy Clinic
- 1st Wednesday: Dr. Sandeep Patwardhan
- 3rd Friday :Dr. Ashish Ranade
Services offered: Occupational Therapy
- OT- Sensory Integration (SI) therapy, NDT and activity for fine motor functioning, proprioceptive training, prescription for required orthosis, ADL (Activity of Daily living) training
- PT-Neuro developmental techniques (NDT), electrical stimulations for orthopedic cases, proprioceptive training, prescription for required orthosis, early intervention
Consultants
- Dr. Karuna Mathev
Hours of operation
- Monday to Saturday (9.00 am to 5 pm)
Diet & Nutrition Clinic
Services offered
- Breastfeeding counseling & Guidance
- Weaning advice
- Nutrition Counseling for kids
- Special Ketogenic diet OPD for kids with refractory Seizures
( Thursday 12 pm to 4 pm)
- Special & Specific diets advised for children with various metabolic disorders, obesity, malnutrition etc.
Consultants
- Dr. Amruta Walimbe
Hours of operation
- Monday to Friday (9.00 am to 4 pm)
- Saturday (9.00 am to 1.30 pm)
Audiology & Speech OPD
Services offered: Speech OPD
- he speech OPD offers assessment and management for children and adult with speech, language and socio-communication issues.
- Detailed assessment and management of Childhood language disorder including Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, Speech sound disorder, Resonance disorder, Motor speech disorders in children and adults, Intellectual disability, Neurogenic language disorders in adults, Swallowing disorders, Fluency disorders, Learning disability, Cognitive communicative disorders, Pragmatic disorders, Voice disorder, Cleft lip and palate, Speech and swallowing disorders due to oral and laryngeal cancer.
Consultants
- Mrs. Bhagyashree Salunkhe
Hours of operation
- Monday to Friday (9am to 4pm)
- Saturday (9am to 1pm)
- Telephone No (020) 40555555
Services offered: Audiology
Audiology OPD offers services to the people with all age groups for evaluation of hearing related disorders and differential of the disorders.
- Neonatal screening (OTOACOUSTIC EMISSIONS) and counseling.
- Conditioned play audiometry, Behavioral Observation Audiometry and counseling.
- Pure tone audiometry, Speech Audiometry, Special tests and counseling.
- Glycerol test.
- Immittance Evaluation, Stapedial reflexes and counseling
- BERA/ABR (BRAIN STEM EVOKED RESPONSE AUDIOMETRY) and counseling
Rehabilitation of hearing disorders, Vestibular Evaluation, Hearing aid trial, CI surgery and AVT is done at school of Audiology and speech language pathology.
Consultants
- Mrs. Shahalaanjun Sayyad
Hours of operation
- Monday to Friday (9.00am to 4.00pm)
- Saturday (9.00am to 1.00pm)
