Neonatology
Bharati Hospital’s Neonatology Department, a leading Neonatology Hospital in Pune, offers comprehensive, affordable, and internationally benchmarked care for critically ill and preterm newborns. With Maharashtra’s largest NICU setup, advanced ventilation systems, and an in-house human milk bank, we ensure every baby receives life-saving support with compassion and precision.
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SPECIALITY
- Bariatric Surgery
- Cardiology
- Gastroenterology
- Interventional Radiology
- Neonatology
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Neuro Surgery
- Oncology
- Paediatric Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Reproductive Medicine and Surgery
- Rheumatology
- Spine Surgery
- Urology
- Vascular Surgery
- General Surgery
- CTVS (Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgery Department )
Overview
Bharati Hospital is home to one of Maharashtra’s most advanced and spacious NICUs, delivering Level III, II, and I neonatal care under one roof. Spread across 10,000 sq. ft. and equipped with 60 beds, the unit supports inborn and outborn admissions, catering to over 1500 neonates annually.
From life-saving ventilator support and nitric oxide therapy to functional echocardiography, surfactant administration, and newborn screening, the department provides a full spectrum of neonatal interventions. A specialized team manages each baby’s growth, nutrition, and development, with 24×7 support and post-discharge follow-up. With the establishment of an in-house Human Milk Bank, Bharati NICU ensures availability of pasteurized donor human milk, especially for vulnerable preterm and low birth weight babies, improving survival and long-term health outcomes.
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
Infrastructure & Facilities
- 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
Neonatology Team
Dr. Pradeep Suryawanshi (HOD)
Consultant Neonatologist
Dr. Sujata Deshpande
Consultant Neonatologist
Dr. Rema Nagpal
Consultant Neonatologist
Dr. Nandini Malshe
Consultant Neonatologist
Dr. Suprabha Patnaik
Consultant Neonatologist
FAQs
Yes, we provide mother-friendly accommodations and bunk beds for relatives, ensuring they stay close and informed.
