The Department of Paediatrics at Poona Hospital & Research Centre offers complete healthcare from a new born baby to an adolescent. The consultants and the team of well trained supportive staff ensures healthy growth of the child.

We offer a comprehensive range of pediatric services.

  • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
  • Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
  • Paediatric Nephrology
  • Dedicated Paediatric ward
  • Smile Train- Free corrective surgery for cleft lip & cleft palate
  • Speech Therapy

Amongst children, conditions may relate to: Delay in acquisition of speech and language, To unclear speech, Fluency-related aspects (primary hesitancy, stammering), Children with special needs (those with hearing-challenge, autism, cerebral palsy, mental challenge, developmental delays),Children with neurological conditions,Children with learning difficulty,Children with cleft lip and/or palate,Voice-related issues.

Our Team of Paediatrics Specialties:

Dr. Pradeep Alate

Education: D.CH., M.R.C.P.

Specialties: Paediatrics


OPD Timing: Mon & Thurs - 10.30 am to 01.00 pm

Dr. Parimal Chaudhari

Education: DNB (Paedictrics)

Specialties: Paediatrics


OPD Timing: Tues & Fri - 10.30 am to 01.00 pm | Mon to Sat - 02.00 pm to 4.30 pm

Dr. Lalit Rawal

Education: DNB (Paedictrics)

Specialties: Paediatrics


OPD Timing: Wed & Sat – 10.30 am to 01.00 pm
FAQ
1) What is the normal heart rate for a newborn?
120-160 beats per minute.
2) What is the APGAR score used for?
Assessing a newborn’s immediate adaptation to extrauterine life.
3) What is the first vaccine given to a newborn?
BCG, OPV-0, and Hepatitis B at birth.s.
4) What is the normal birth weight of a newborn?
2.5 to 4 kg.
5) When should a baby start teething
Around 6 months of age.