Paediatrics
Established in 2008, the Department of Paediatrics at Saraswathi Institute of Medical Sciences, Hapur, has grown into one of the region's leading tertiary care centres for newborns, infants, children, and adolescents. The department follows a motto of comprehensive, compassionate care powered by science and driven by values, supported by close collaboration with surgery, orthopaedics, neurology, ENT, cardiology, and other specialities. With a 120-bed ward, a 20-bed PICU, and a 10-bed NICU, the department provides advanced neonatal and paediatric intensive care, along with 24-hour laboratory and blood transfusion services with component therapy facilities.
Facilities
- OPD services (9 AM – 4 PM) with 24-hour emergency care
- Comprehensive health check-ups (growth and development monitoring)
- Immunisation services, free as per the National Immunisation Schedule
- Disease management, investigations, and imaging
- Genetic counseling
- Low-cost NICU/PICU treatment, with free treatment in the general ward
- Well Baby Clinic
- Immunization Clinic
- High-Risk Neonatal Follow-up Clinic (BELAKU Clinic)
- ROP Screening
- Lactation Management Clinic
- Adolescent Guidance Clinic
- Child Guidance Clinic
- Pediatric Dental, Neurology, Hematology, Nephrology, and Endocrinology Clinics
- 120-bed Pediatric Ward (30 beds/unit)
- 20-bed PICU (~1,400 admissions/year) — ventilator and CPAP support
- 10-bed NICU (~1,200 admissions/year) — mechanical ventilation, CPAP, surfactant therapy, phototherapy
- Postoperative care of surgical patients (shared with paediatric surgery)
Dr. Bhawna Kohli
Professor, Department of Paediatrics
Dr. Pallavi Gupta
Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatrics
Dr. Toyaj Shukla
Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatrics and Neonatology
Dr. Divya Jain
Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatrics
Dr. Ashish Chauhan
Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatrics
Dr. K. Rimi Singh
Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatrics
Dr. Aafia Zaya Khan
Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatrics
Dr. Subhash Chandra Jha
Assistant Professor
Dr. Yogesh Goel
Professor and Head
Dr. Hiru Navaney
Professor
Dr. Shuchi Sharma
Associate Professor
Dr. Himanshu Kumar
Associate Professor
Dr. Vivek Kumar Jindal
Assistant Professor
Dr. Anuja Rajoriya
Assistant Professor
Dr. Randhir Khurana
Assistant Professor
Dr. Neha Bidhuri
Assistant Professor
Dr. Krishan Kumar
Assistant Professor
Dr. Surekha Meena
Assistant Professor
Dr. Mohini
Senior Resident
Dr. Sandeep Chauhan
Senior Resident
Dr. Mitta Sai Bhavesh
Senior Resident
Dr. Monika
Senior Resident
Dr. Swati Jain
Senior Resident
Dr. Anurag Sharma
Senior ResidentFAQs
How often should a newborn be taken for check-ups?
Newborns are usually seen within the first week, then at regular intervals for growth monitoring, feeding review, and scheduled vaccinations, as advised by the paediatrician.
Why is exclusive breastfeeding recommended for the first six months?
Breast milk provides complete nutrition and antibodies, lowering the risk of infections, diarrhoea, and allergies, and supporting healthy growth and brain development.
Which newborn warning signs need urgent medical attention?
Poor feeding, fever, fast breathing, yellow skin or eyes, excessive sleepiness, seizures, or a bluish tint to the lips need immediate evaluation.
Why is vaccination important in childhood?
Timely vaccines protect children from serious diseases such as measles, polio, tuberculosis, hepatitis B, and diphtheria, following the national immunisation schedule.
What signs of dehydration should parents watch for in children?
Dry mouth, sunken eyes, fewer wet nappies, no tears while crying, unusual drowsiness, and a sunken fontanelle in infants suggest dehydration needing prompt medical care.
