The Department of Paediatrics at KEM Hospital, strives for better child health through its work in various clinical, academic and research activities. One of our primary goals has been the reduction of Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) through improvement in the delivery of healthcare.
Special features of our department include: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), comprehensive rehabilitation services, and high risk follow-up clinics.
The Department of Paediatrics serves as a teaching unit for BJ Medical College, Pune and is recognised for DNB Paediatrics, DNB Neonatology, IAP Fellowships in Critical Care and Neonatology. Furthermore, we have been actively involved in research and in the Paediatric care of rural children.
Children’s Ward
The 40 bed Children’s Ward, with its colourful interior and playrooms, is a mother and child friendly unit with over 2,500 admissions per year, catering to the needs of sick children from all classes of society.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
A modern, state of the art NICU, accredited at Level III-A by the National Neonatology Forum of India, provides complete care ranging from routine to advanced; such as high dependency support, CPAP, high frequency ventilation and a neonatal transport system. The NICU at KEM Hospital has set a trend and changed the outcome for small premature babies and other high-risk neonates. KEM NICU is one of the handful neonatal units in India, recognised by National Board of Examinations, New Delhi for conducting the course of DNB (Neonatology). The Centre is also recognised for its Fellowship program in Neonatology by Indian Academy of Paediatrics and National Neonatology Forum, India.
Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
This unit was established in April 2000 as a 6 bed unit with state-of-the-art technical facilities such as piped oxygen, ventilation, monitoring and parenteral nutrition. It has now grown to 10 beds. Upgraded facilities such as multi para monitors, invasive monitoring, bedside point of care ultrasound, bedside continuous EEG, basic and advanced CRRT haemodialysis are available at the centre.
The unit is recognised for the post of MD / DNB. Special PICU training by the College of Paediatric Critical Care was started in 2007 (Paediatric Intensive Care Chapter of India – a subspecialty chapter of the Indian Academy of Paediatrics).
Gastroenterology and Liver Unit
This unit provides expert, comprehensive, multidisciplinary evaluation and management of all Paediatric gastrointestinal and liver conditions such as, Wilson's disease, neonatal cholestasis syndromes, celiac disease, etc. It has an international reputation as a leader in clinical care, research and fellowship training in Paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and clinical nutrition. The unit has been providing liver transplant services at reasonable costs, since 2015.
Paediatric Nephrology
This is a referral centre for children with renal disorders from in and around Pune. Indoor services include facilities for acute Peritoneal Dialysis (PD), Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), haemodialysis, plasma exchange and initiation of continuous ambulatory PD. We work in tandem with Paediatric surgeons for management of children with urological disorders with special attention to the urinary bladder. We are one of 3 centres in the country to be recognised by the Diplomate National Board to initiate a 2-year fellowship program in Paediatric Nephrology.
Paediatric Endocrinology
A modern, comprehensive facility is run for the diagnosis and treatment of all Paediatric hormonal disorders in children such as growth disorders, thyroid disorders, pubertal disorders, childhood diabetes (especially Type 1 Diabetes), obesity and other Paediatric endocrine disorders; backed by state of art diagnostic facilities such as an advanced endocrine pathology laboratory, imaging facilities and other diagnostic modalities.
Paediatric Neurology
This unit offers diagnostic and therapeutic services to all Paediatric neurological conditions, both acute (ex. encephalitis, strokes, GBS) as well as chronic disorders (ex. developmental delay, neuroregression and neurodegeneration). Our unit is equipped with up-to date investigation facilities like neurophysiological tests (EEG, EMG, NCV and VEP), 3T MRI modality and special blood investigations. All rehabilitative services, if needed, are provided by the associated TDH Centre.
Paediatric Emergency Services
Specialised Paediatric Emergency services are available round the clock in the Paediatric Emergency Room. It is situated in proximity to the PICU and Children’s Ward, providing life-saving services under one roof.
Special Clinics and Camps
TDH Rehabilitation and Morris Child Development Centre
The first of its kind in the country, the centre is devoted to therapy of all kinds of developmental and behavioural disorders under one roof with an interdisciplinary team approach. Various facilities at the centre include IQ and behavioural testing, hearing assessment, speech therapy, occupational therapy, sensory integration and physiotherapy.
Services include:
- Hearing impaired and speech disorders
- Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Learning disability and scholastic backwardness
- Early intervention in high risk neonates and fine motor and handwriting issues
- All aspects of cerebral palsy
- Other neurodevelopmental disorders such as Down syndrome
- Behavioural problems in children up to 18 years (including Adolescent counselling)
High Risk Follow-Up Clinic
A special follow up clinic for 'graduates' of NICU with emphasis on development and nutrition is run three times a week.
Hearing & Communication - Big Ears
The special ‘BIG EARS’ project was added in 2006 and is the first of its kind in India with focus on early detection, diagnosis and therapy of hearing loss. Another area of focus, results from the premise that people with impaired hearing loss can learn to listen and talk. BIG EARS is the only centre in Maharashtra which offers all the services needed for the hearing impaired; from a variety of tests that detect hearing loss to hearing aids, speech therapy, counselling and cochlear implants for the totally deaf.
Our Doctors
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Director - Paediatrics & TDH Centre, Consultant - Paediatrics |
Department |
Paediatrics |
Languages Spoken |
English, Hindi, Marathi
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Qualification |
MD, DCH, FRCPCH
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Special certifications |
- Fellow of National Neonatology Forum, India
- Fellow of Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (FRCPCH), London
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Specialization & Achievements |
Expertise in liver and Gastrointestinal disorders, Neonatology and Rehabilitation Services.
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Consultant - Paediatrics |
Department |
Paediatrics |
Languages Spoken |
English, Hindi
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Qualification |
DCH, FAAP
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Special certifications |
- Residency at Childrens' Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, Mich, USA
- Diplomat of American Board of Paediatrics
- Fellow of American Academy of Paediatrics
- Advanced training in neonatal Follow up sponsored by Indo-US exchange programme - Children’s Hospital of Philadephia, USA 1991
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Specialization & Achievements |
- Longest follow up of low birth weight neonates in India and one of the longest follow up in the world (22 years)
- Best Teacher Award at Mahapedicon, 2011
- Hon. Prof. of Paediatrics, started with a 6 bed neonatal special care unit (Level II) and has built up into a 44 bed state-of-the-art neonatal intensive Care Unit (Level III)
- Nominated for Maria Wilma and Bianca Querci International Award for research in Paediatrics – Genoa, Italy, 2000
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Consultant - Paediatrics |
Department |
Paediatrics |
Qualification |
MD
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Consultant - Paediatrics |
Department |
Paediatrics |
Qualification |
MD
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Associate Consultant - Paediatrics |
Department |
Paediatrics |
Languages Spoken |
English, Hindi, Marathi
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Qualification |
MD
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Specialization & Achievements |
General Paediatrics
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Associate Consultant - Paediatrics |
Department |
Paediatrics |
Languages Spoken |
English, Hindi, Marathi
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Qualification |
DCH, DNB
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Specialization & Achievements |
- Paediatric Asthma
- Poster Presentation on “High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation in New-borns in India” – Presented at Los Angeles (UDCA) USA
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Designation |
Consultant - Paediatrics |
Department |
Paediatrics |
Languages Spoken |
English, Hindi, Marathi
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Qualification |
DCH, DNB
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Specialization & Achievements |
- Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Nutrition
- Metabolic Liver Disease
- Liver Transplantation
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Clinical Research
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Unit Head - PICU, Consultant - Paediatrics |
Department |
Paediatrics |
Languages Spoken |
English, Hindi, Marathi
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Qualification |
MD, DCH
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Special certifications |
- Accredited teacher and director for Paediatric Critical Care (IAP-ISCCM, College of Paediatric Critical Care)
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Specialization & Achievements |
- Paediatric Critical Care / Emergencies
- Paediatric Infectious Diseases
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Consultant - Paediatric Nephrology |
Department |
Paediatrics |
Languages Spoken |
Marathi, English, Hindi
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Qualification |
MD, DNB (Paed)
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Special certifications |
- Fellowship in Pediatric Nephrology by International Pediatric Nephrology Association (St. John’s Medical College Hospital, Bangalore)
- Fellowship in Pediatric Nephrology by International Society of Nephrology (Montreal Children’s Hospital, Montreal, Canada)
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Specialization & Achievements |
- Paediatric Nephrology
- Management of children with bladder and bowel dysfunction
- Management of bedwetting in children
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Consultant - Paediatric Neurology |
Department |
Paediatrics |
Qualification |
MD
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In-charge - NICU, Consultant - Neonatology |
Department |
Paediatrics |
Languages Spoken |
English, Hindi, Marathi
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Qualification |
MD, DNB
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Specialization & Achievements |
Enteral & Parenteral Nutrition
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Consultant - Neonatology |
Department |
Paediatrics |
Languages Spoken |
English, Hindi, Marathi
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Qualification |
MD, DM (Neonat)
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Specialization & Achievements |
CPAP, Neonatal Ventilation
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Associate Consultant - Neonatology |
Department |
Paediatrics |
Languages Spoken |
English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati
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Qualification |
DCH, DNB (Paed), DM (Neonat), MNAMS
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Special certifications |
- Fellowship in Neonatal Intensive Care & Perinatal Medicine (Australia)
- Advanced Training in Neonatology (Australia)
- Assessor for NNF Neonatal ICU Accreditation
- Certified trainer for IAP-NNF-NSSK and NRP
- Good Clinical Practice (CGP) by CDSA
- Neonatal Point of Care ultrasound
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Specialization & Achievements |
- Perinatology
- Clinical Research and Publishing
- Advanced Assisted Ventilator Support
- Care of Micro-preemies
- Parental Nutrition and Follow up of High Risk Neonates
- Neonatal Hemodynamic
- Functional Echo (fECHO) in Neonates
- Point of Care ultrasound in Neonatology
- Non-invasive ventilation
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Associate Consultant - Paediatric Endocrinology |
Department |
Paediatrics |
Languages Spoken |
Hindi, English, Marathi
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Qualification |
DNB (Paed), DCH
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Specialization & Achievements |
Paediatric Endocrinology
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Associate Consultant - Paediatric Neurology |
Department |
Paediatrics |
Languages Spoken |
English, Hindi, Marathi, Guajarati
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Qualification |
DCH, DNB
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Special certifications |
- Fellowship in Paediatric Neurology and Epilepsy (CNG, Mumbai)
- Fellowship in Neurophysiology and Epilepsy (USA)
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Specialization & Achievements |
- Acute neurology (stokes, demyelination, infections, etc)
- Neuro–immunology (demyelination, autoimmune encephalitis, etc)
- Epilepsy and epilepsy surgery
- Paediatric movement disorders (Dystonia, Willsons disease, etc)
- Neuro-developmental disorder (cerebral palsy, autism, etc)
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Associate Consultant - Clinical Genetics |
Department |
Paediatrics |
Languages Spoken |
English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati
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Qualification |
MD (Genetics), PG (Genetics & Metabolic Med)
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Specialization & Achievements |
Dysmorphology, Metabolic disorders (IEM), Neurogenesis (Paediatric), Growth disorders, Prenatal Diagnosis & Reproductive Genetics, Foetal Dysmorphology & Autopsy, Genetic Counselling .
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Associate Consultant - Paediatric Orthopaedics |
Department |
Paediatrics |
Languages Spoken |
English, Hindi, Marathi
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Qualification |
MS (Ortho), DNB, MRCS, FPO, D. Ortho
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Special certifications |
- Fellowship in Paediatric Orthopaedics (Australia, Korea)
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Specialization & Achievements |
- Child Deformity Correction
- Paediatric Orthopaedics
- Paediatric Trauma
- Clubfoot
- Scoliosis
- Cerebral Palsy DDH
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Associate Consultant - Paediatric Pulmonology |
Department |
Paediatrics |
Languages Spoken |
English, Hindi, Marathi
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Qualification |
MD, ERS Dip.
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Special certifications |
- Certified as Specialist in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine by Asian Paediatric Pulmonology Society (APPS)
- Diploma in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine (ERS)
- IAP Fellowship (Paediatric critical care)
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Specialization & Achievements |
- Special interest in Paediatric Bronchology, Paediatric Sleep, Paediatric Asthma
- Comprehensive Management of Acute and Chronic Paediatric Lung Diseases
- Paediatric Lung function testing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
- Allergy skin prick testing
- Paediatric Sleep medicine
- Long term and home ventilation
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Associate Consultant - Paediatric Nephrology |
Department |
Paediatrics |
Qualification |
MD
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Associate Consultant - PICU |
Department |
Paediatrics |
Qualification |
MD (Paed)
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Designation |
Junior Consultant - Paediatric Nephrology |
Department |
Paediatrics |
Languages Spoken |
English, Hindi, Marathi
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Qualification |
MD (Paed)
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Special certifications |
- MD in Paediatrics from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion, Mumbai
- Fellowship in Paediatric Nephrology from Royal Colleges of Physicians, London
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Specialization & Achievements |
Expertise includes dealing with kidney stones iand urine problem in children
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Associate Consultant - Paediatric Cardiology |
Department |
Paediatrics |
Qualification |
DCH, DNB (Paed)
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Designation |
Associate Consultant - Paediatric Hepatology |
Department |
Paediatrics |
Languages Spoken |
English, Hindi, Marathi
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Qualification |
DCH, DNB, DM (Paed Hepatology)
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Special certifications |
- Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)
- Indian Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (ISPGHAN)
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Specialization & Achievements |
- Paediatric Liver Disease - Neonatal Cholestasis
- Metabolic Liver Disease
- Acute & Chronic Liver Failure
- Wilson Disease
- Autoimmune Liver Disease
- Liver Tumors
- Disease of Gall Bladder & Pancreas
- Liver Transplant Care
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Designation |
Associate Consultant - Paediatric Cardiology |
Department |
Paediatrics |
Qualification |
MD (Paed), DCH
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Special certifications |
Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiology
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