Paediatrics
CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
Overview
The Paediatric Surgery Clinic at Bharati Hospital is dedicated to improving the quality of life for children through comprehensive surgical care. From common childhood surgeries to advanced neonatal and thoracic interventions, the department offers expert solutions for a wide spectrum of paediatric conditions. It also manages paediatric urology, GIT and hepatobiliary disorders, solid tumours, and rare birth defects.
A strong focus on minimally invasive techniques like laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, bronchoscopy, and cystoscopy enhances recovery and comfort. The team collaborates closely with paediatricians, neonatologists, intensivists, and rehabilitation experts to deliver holistic and coordinated treatment.
Scope of Services
- General paediatric care from birth to adolescence
- Neonatal and Paediatric Intensive Care Units (NICU & PICU)
- Immunisation, growth monitoring, and developmental surveillance
- Adolescent health and counselling
- Neonatology, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Endocrinology
- Gastroenterology, Haematology-Oncology, Rheumatology, Infectious Disease
- Ketogenic Diet, Developmental Paediatrics, Paediatric Genetics & Metabolic Disorders
- Paediatric Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, and Surgery
- Human Milk Bank (HMB)
- High-risk newborn follow-up
- Paediatric bronchoscopy, EEG/EMG, PFT, and sleep studies
- Clinical trials (phases I–IV), vaccine surveillance, and public health research
Technology & Facilities
Infrastructure Highlights:
- 60-bed level-3 NICU and 10-bed accredited PICU
- Paediatric OPD complex with aquarium, play area, and breastfeeding cubicle
- Fully-equipped subspecialty clinics under one roof
- Advanced diagnostic and therapeutic tools: EEG, EMG, video bronchoscopy, genetic testing, metabolic screening
Research & Support Units
- 1500 sq. ft. Clinical Research Unit with AV-consent, deep freezer, -80°C storage
- Collaboration with WHO, ICMR, PATH, Johns Hopkins, Serum Institute, and others
- Dedicated seminar rooms, departmental library, and data capture systems
Paediatrics Team
Dr. Sanjay Kewalchand Lalwani
Vice-Principal / Professor
Dr. Sanjay Vasant Mankar
Professor
Dr. Mrs. Kavita Srivastava
Professor
Dr. Ruma Deshpande
Professor
Dr. Chaitanya Datar
Ped. Geneticists
Dr. Vaman Khadilkar
Ped. Endocrinologist
Dr. Vaishali Deshmukh
Adolescent Paediatrics Consultant
Dr. Vishnu Biradar
Ped. Gastroenterologist
Dr. Sandeep Bartakke
Ped. Hemato oncologist
Dr. Vijay Raghunath Kalrao
Professor & HOD
Dr. Rahul Ramchandra Jahagirdar
Professor
Dr. Bhakti Prakash Sarangi
Professor
Dr. Ramdas Dahiphale
Professor
Dr. Sandeep Patwardhan
Ped. Orthopedician
Dr. Umesh Kalane
Ped. Neurologist
Dr. Sanjay Bafna
Hon. Ped. Pulmonologist
Dr. Vibha Bafna
Hon. Ped. Hemato oncologist
Dr. Parag Mahankar -
Ped. Hemato oncologist
FAQs
Yes, we have a certified 60-bed level-3 NICU equipped for advanced neonatal care, including HFOV, surfactant therapy, and neonatal surgeries.
Yes, we offer a wide range of paediatric subspecialties including neurology, endocrinology, pulmonology, nephrology, gastroenterology, and more.
It’s a facility for storing and dispensing pasteurised donor human milk to vulnerable neonates. Mothers can donate excess milk which is processed and tested before use.
Yes, our paediatric surgery clinic performs over 600 procedures annually, including neonatal, urological, thoracic, and minimally invasive surgeries.
