The Pediatrics department at Charak Memorial Hospital is a comprehensive healthcare facility dedicated to providing exceptional medical care for infants, children, and adolescents. Staffed by a team of highly trained and experienced pediatricians, specialized nurses, and allied healthcare professionals, the department offers a wide range of services focused on promoting the physical, emotional, and developmental well-being of young patients.
Key Services and Specialties:
- General Pediatric Care: The department provides comprehensive primary care services, including routine well-child visits, immunizations, growth and development monitoring, and the diagnosis and management of common childhood illnesses and conditions.
- Pediatric Subspecialties: The department houses several specialized clinics and teams dedicated to specific areas of pediatric care, such as pediatric cardiology, pediatric endocrinology, pediatric gastroenterology, pediatric neurology, and pediatric oncology. These subspecialists offer advanced diagnostic and treatment services for complex medical conditions affecting children.
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): The department's state-of-the-art NICU provides specialized care for premature and critically ill newborns, staffed by neonatologists, neonatal nurses, and respiratory therapists. The NICU is equipped with advanced medical equipment and technology to ensure the highest level of care for these vulnerable patients.
- Pediatric Emergency Services: The department has a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, staffed by pediatric emergency medicine specialists, to provide prompt and efficient care for children with acute illnesses or injuries, ensuring age-appropriate and family-centered care.
- Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics: The team of developmental and behavioral pediatricians focuses on the evaluation and management of developmental disorders, learning disabilities, behavioral and emotional problems, and other neurodevelopmental conditions in children.
- Child Life Services: The department offers child life services to help children and families cope with the stress and challenges associated with hospitalization and medical procedures, providing age-appropriate support, education, and therapeutic activities.
The Pediatrics department at Charak Memorial Hospital is committed to providing family-centered care in a child-friendly and nurturing environment. The team collaborates closely with other specialists, such as pediatric surgeons, pediatric radiologists, and child psychologists, to offer comprehensive and multidisciplinary care tailored to the unique needs of each young patient and their family.