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.

Paediatrics Hospital in Pune | Child Healthcare & Paediatric Specialists

Paediatrics at Poona Hospital & Research Centre

The Department of Paediatrics at Poona Hospital & Research Centre provides healthcare for newborn babies, infants, children and adolescents. The department combines paediatric consultations with supportive hospital services and trained staff focused on healthy growth and development.

Comprehensive Paediatric Services

Services highlighted on the official page include a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Paediatric Nephrology, a dedicated paediatric ward, and speech therapy. The hospital also lists Smile Train free corrective surgery for cleft lip and cleft palate.

Child Health and Development Support

The department addresses a range of child health and developmental concerns. The official page specifically mentions speech and language delay, unclear speech, fluency-related concerns such as stammering, children with hearing challenges, autism, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, learning difficulties, cleft lip or palate and voice-related issues.

Paediatric Specialists

The listed paediatric team includes Dr. Pradeep Alate, Dr. Parimal Chaudhari and Dr. Lalit Rawal. Parents and caregivers can use the hospital appointment facility to connect with the appropriate paediatric specialist.

Paediatric Care in Pune

Families seeking paediatric care in Pune can use this page to understand the department's services, specialist availability and hospital contact options. For urgent medical situations, use the hospital's emergency service rather than relying on online information.