Pediatrics & Pediatrics Surgery

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.

+ What age group does the pediatrics department treat?

+ Does the hospital offer pediatric surgery, including minimal access surgery?

+ Are childhood vaccinations available at Bhaktivedanta Hospital?

+ Is pediatric emergency care available 24/7?

+ Does Bhaktivedanta Hospital have a pediatric cardiologist?

+ What support services are available for new mothers and families?

+ Are MRI and CT scans safe for children at Bhaktivedanta Hospital?

+ Does the hospital have isolation facilities for children?

Our Experts

Dr. Ajay Sankhe
Senior Consultant Pediatrician
Dr. Ajay Sankhe
Senior Consultant Pediatrician
Qualification : MBBS, MD (Pediatrics)
Years of Experience : 33 years+
Dr. Samrat Mehta
Senior Consultant Paediatrician and Neonatologist
Dr. Samrat Mehta
Senior Consultant Paediatrician and Neonatologist
Qualification : MBBS, MD (Pediatrics), DCH
Years of Experience : 30 years+
Dr. Anuradha Joshi
HOD – Pediatrics | Consultant Pediatrician, Paediatric Allergy Specialist & Neonatologist
Dr. Anuradha Joshi
HOD – Pediatrics | Consultant Pediatrician, Paediatric Allergy Specialist & Neonatologist
Qualification : MBBS, MD (Pediatrics), DPAA
Years of Experience : 15 years+
Dr. Sandeep Garg
Consultant Pediatric Intensivist & Cardiologist
Dr. Sandeep Garg
Consultant Pediatric Intensivist & Cardiologist
Qualification : MD (Paediatrics), DNB, Fellowship In Paediatric Cardiology
Years of Experience : 11 years+
Dr. Pradeep Shenoy
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Dr. Pradeep Shenoy
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Qualification : MS, MCh (Pediatric Surgery)
Years of Experience : 22 years+
Dr. Omkar Hajirnis
Consultant Pediatric Neurologist
Dr. Omkar Hajirnis
Consultant Pediatric Neurologist
Qualification : MD DNB (Pediatrics) MRCPCH (UK), Fellowship In Pediatric Neurology
Years of Experience : 7 years+
Dr. Yogendra Sanghavi
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Dr. Yogendra Sanghavi
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Qualification : MS (General Surgery), MCh (Pediatric Surgery)
Years of Experience : 32 years+
Dr. Neepa Gopinath Vellimuttam
Consultant Pediatric ENT
Dr. Neepa Gopinath Vellimuttam
Consultant Pediatric ENT
Qualification : MBBS, DNB - Otorhinolaryngology
Years of Experience : 10 years+
Dr. Suraj Bhagde
Consultant Ophthalmologist (Pediatrics & Squint)
Dr. Suraj Bhagde
Consultant Ophthalmologist (Pediatrics & Squint)
Qualification : DOMS, FCPS, MS, DNB, ICO, FRVS, FRCS
Years of Experience : 18 years+
Ms. Dhara Bangera
Consultant Clinical Child Psychologist
Ms. Dhara Bangera
Consultant Clinical Child Psychologist
Qualification : MA (Clinical Psychology)
Years of Experience : 14 years+
Dr. Tusshar Agarwal
Consultant Pediatric Orthopedician
Dr. Tusshar Agarwal
Consultant Pediatric Orthopedician
Qualification : MS (Orthopaedics)
Years of Experience : 19 years+
Dr. Shrirang Sevekar
Consultant Pedodontist & Preventive Dentistry
Dr. Shrirang Sevekar
Consultant Pedodontist & Preventive Dentistry
Qualification : MDS (Pedodontics)
Years of Experience : 19 years+
Dr. Bhavesh Doshi
On Call Consultant Paediatric Surgery
Dr. Bhavesh Doshi
On Call Consultant Paediatric Surgery
Qualification : MBBS, MS (Gen Surgery), M.ch (Paediatric Surgery)
Years of Experience : 8 years+
Dr. Chandana Bhagwat
Consultant - Paeditric Neurology
Dr. Chandana Bhagwat
Consultant - Paeditric Neurology
Qualification : MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), DM (Paediatric Neurology)
Years of Experience : 4 years+
Dr. Chintan Shah
Associate Consultant - Paediatric Nephrology
Dr. Chintan Shah
Associate Consultant - Paediatric Nephrology
Qualification : MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), Fellowship in Paediatric Nephrology
Years of Experience : 6 years+
Dr. Binal Lodaria
Associate Consultant - Paediatric Gastroenterology
Dr. Binal Lodaria
Associate Consultant - Paediatric Gastroenterology
Qualification : MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), Fellowship in Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Years of Experience : 1 years+
Dr. Chasanal Rathod
Consultant - Paediatric Orthopaedics
Dr. Chasanal Rathod
Consultant - Paediatric Orthopaedics
Qualification : MBBS, MS ( Ortho ), Pediatric orthopedic Fellowship
Years of Experience : 13 years+
Dr. Kriti Hegde
Consultant -Paediatric Haemato-oncology
Dr. Kriti Hegde
Consultant -Paediatric Haemato-oncology
Qualification : MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), Fellowship in Paediatric Haemato-oncology