Anaesthesiology
At Bharati Hospital, the Department of Anaesthesiology delivers safe, precise, and compassionate anaesthesia care across all surgical and diagnostic procedures. With cutting-edge infrastructure, round-the-clock critical care support, and a multidisciplinary team of experts, we ensure every patient receives personalised attention—promoting comfort, faster recovery, and clinical excellence from pre-operative assessment to post-operative care.
CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
OVERVIEW
The Department of Anaesthesiology at Bharati Hospital, Pune, has been a key pillar of surgical care and clinical excellence since 1991. With a team of skilled anaesthesiologists, educators, and researchers, the department provides anaesthesia services across a broad range of specialties—including general surgery, neurosurgery, cardiothoracic, orthopaedics, obstetrics, paediatrics, and transplant procedures. Our faculty also supports critical care, emergency services, and diagnostic interventions like MRI, CT scans, and cardiac catheterisations, ensuring safe and seamless support throughout the patient journey.
Every anaesthetic plan is customised, combining advanced technology with a strong emphasis on patient safety, comfort, and recovery. The department houses modern operation theatres, a dedicated pain clinic, and a well-equipped Post-Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU).
Scope of Services
- Level III NICU with 16 ventilator-equipped beds
- Level II & I step-down units for stable and growing babies
- Advanced ventilation: HFO, CPAP, HFNC, and volume guarantee ventilation
- Nitric oxide therapy for pulmonary hypertension
- Neonatal retrieval services and ambulance facility
- Surfactant therapy (LISA / INSURE)
- Functional echocardiography and in-house neurosonography
- Transcutaneous bilirubin monitoring, ABG, EEG
- OAE screening and ROP laser therapy
- Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
- Newborn screening for metabolic and genetic conditions
- High-risk developmental follow-up clinic
- In-house Human Milk Bank (est. 2022)
- Pasteurized Donor Human Milk (PDHM) supply for at-risk neonates
- Lactation counselling and mother support
- Monthly collection of 20–35 litres PDHM benefitting 30–40 neonates
Technology & Facilities Infrastructure Highlights
- 60-bed NICU across 10,000 sq. ft.
- 14 ventilators including HFO, 4 Bubble CPAP units
- Point-of-care ultrasound, EEG, ECG, and bilirubin meters
- Dedicated mother and relative accommodations (30 mother cots, 20 bunk beds)
- Neonatal transport ambulance
- Human Milk Bank – fully equipped with trained staff
- In-house NICU pharmacy, canteen, and high-risk OPD access
- 24×7 monitoring by MD-qualified neonatologists
Anaesthesiology Team
Dr. Varshali Keniya
Anaesthesiologist & Pain Specialist
Dr. Abhijit Karmarkar
Anaesthesiologist
Dr. Sarojini Bobde
Anaesthesiologist
Dr. Shilpa Acharya
Anaesthesiologist
Dr. Shubhada Aphale
Anaesthesiologist
Dr. Sarita Swami
Anaesthesiologist
Dr. Kalyani Patil
Anaesthesiologist
Dr. Shweta Puntambekar
Anaesthesiologist & Pain Specialist
