Pediatrics & Pediatrics Surgery
Overview
Since 1998, Bhaktivedanta Hospital's Department of Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery has provided child healthcare services in Mira Road, Mumbai. Our team of pediatricians, neonatologists, and pediatric surgeons cares for children from birth through 18 years.
Our Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery department brings together specialized NICU and PICU care, general pediatrics, pediatric surgery, pediatric cardiology, and support services such as lactation counseling and family counseling — all under one roof, with 35 beds for care ranging from routine treatment to neonatal and pediatric emergencies.
Whether your child needs a routine consultation, newborn intensive care or surgery, the department offers pediatric care near Mira Road in a family-centered setting.
Why Choose Us
- Pediatric and neonatal care in Mira Road, Mumbai, since 1998
- NICU and PICU, providing critical care for newborns and critically ill children
- Low-dose radiation imaging protocols for pediatric CT scans, minimizing radiation exposure for children, along with radiation-free MRI
- Minimal access (laparoscopic) pediatric surgery, performed through smaller incisions
- Dedicated pediatric cardiology services, supporting early detection and management of heart-related conditions in children
- Lactation counseling for new mothers, supporting breastfeeding initiation and continuation
- Family counseling services, helping parents navigate diagnosis, treatment, and recovery
- All childhood vaccinations available under one roof, following standard immunization schedules
- 24×7 pediatric emergency and ambulance services, available round the clock for urgent care
- Dedicated isolation beds for children who need to be kept separate from the general ward, such as infectious or high-risk cases
- Portable X-ray and portable sonography available at the bedside in the PICU, so children can be scanned without being moved
Technology & Infrastructure
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): A 9-bed unit equipped for critical newborn care, supporting premature and high-risk infants with continuous monitoring and life-support equipment.
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU): A 4-bed unit providing continuous monitoring and life support for critically ill children, with access to hospital-wide imaging including MRI and CT scan; CT scans are performed under a low-dose radiation protocol for children (MRI uses no radiation). Portable X-ray and portable sonography are also available at the bedside.
- Pediatric Ward & Twin Sharing Rooms: Inpatient beds — a 7-bed general pediatric ward plus 4 twin-sharing beds — for children requiring hospital admission, treatment and post-surgery recovery.
- Isolation Beds: 2 dedicated isolation beds, used when a child needs to be kept separate from the general ward, such as infectious or high-risk cases.
- Laparoscopic Surgical Technology: Minimal access (laparoscopic) surgical equipment used for pediatric surgical procedures, performed through smaller incisions.
Services
General Pediatrics
Pediatric care for children from birth to 18 years, with the majority of patients seen between 0–15 years. Covers routine checkups, illness management, developmental monitoring, and preventive child healthcare.
Pediatric Cardiology
Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)
Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU)
Pediatric Surgery
Vaccination Services
Lactation Support
Family Counseling
24×7 Pediatric Emergency & Ambulance Services
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Bhaktivedanta Hospital have a NICU and PICU?
Yes, Bhaktivedanta Hospital's Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery department has a dedicated 9-bed NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) and a 4-bed PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit) for critical newborn and pediatric care.