Neonatology
SUPER
SPECIALITY
- Fetal Medicine
- Kidney Transplant
- Organ Donation
- Pain Clinic
- Breast Clinic
- Bariatric Surgery
- Cardiology
- Gastroenterology
- Neonatology
- Nephrology
- Sleep Medicine
- Neurology
- Neuro Surgery
- Oncology
- Paediatric Surgery
- Bone Marrow Transplant
- Plastic Surgery
- Reproductive Medicine and Surgery (IVF)
- Rheumatology
- Spine Surgery
- Diabetes Clinic
- Urology
- Eye Bank
- Hematology
- Voice, Airway & Swallowing Clinic
- Vascular Surgery
- General Surgery
- CVTS (Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgery Department )
- Vascular Surgery
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 tos 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 19 ventilator-equipped beds
- Level II with 10 non-invasive ventilator beds
- Level I units for stable and growing babies
- Advanced ventilation including HFO, CPAP, HFNC, and volume guarantee ventilation
- Nitric oxide therapy for pulmonary hypertension
- Whole body cooling (Hypothermia) for Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy
- NIRS for brain oxygen monitoring
- Neonatal retrieval services
- Surfactant therapy (LISA / INSURE)
- Functional echocardiography and in-house neurosonography
- Transcutaneous bilirubin monitoring, ABG, and EEG
- OAE + AABR screening and ROP laser therapy
- Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
- Newborn screening for metabolic and genetic conditions
- Developmental supportive care
- High-risk developmental follow-up clinic
- In-house Human Milk Bank (established in 2022)
- Pasteurized Donor Human Milk (PDHM) supply for at-risk neonates
- Lactation counselling and mother support
- Monthly collection of 20–35 litres of PDHM, benefitting 30–40 neonates
Infrastructure & Facilities
- 60-bed NICU across 10,000 sq. ft.
- 17 ventilators including HFO and 10 Bubble CPAP units
- Point-of-care ultrasound, EEG, ECG, bilirubin meters, NIRS, ABG, and whole body hypothermia facilities
- Dedicated mother and relative accommodations with 30 mother cots and 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.
