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About the Specialty

The Department of Pediatrics is a critical component of Mahatma Gandhi Hospital, dedicated to the Diagnosis and treatment of all childhood illness

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Development and immunization of all children and providing state of Art services under all Pediatric Subspecialties. We provide the highest quality pediatric services to our patients, using the latest advancements in medical technology and techniques.

We strive to be at the forefront of innovation, continually seeking new ways to enhance our expertise and make a positive impact on the lives of the children we serve.

HOD Message

HOD Massege

Dr. Rupesh Masand

Professor & HOD

Department of Pediatrics

We aim to serve as advocates for the legitimate causes of children, their growth, development, health, emotional nurture, opportunities, rights, equity and justice.

Our mission is to serve as competent and responsible source of information relevant to the health and well being of children, to other organizations, the public and the governments.

Speciality Clinics run by Department of Pediatrics at MGMCH

Days Clinic
Monday to Saturday Well Baby
Monday to Saturday Immunization
Monday to Saturday Infectious Disease
Monday to Saturday Development and Early Intervention (DEIC)
Monday to Saturday Nutritional Rehabilitation
Monday to Saturday Pediatric Cardiology
Monday to Saturday Pediatric Nephrology
Monday to Saturday Rare Disease
Monday High Risk Newborn
Tuesday Pediatric Hematology & Thalassemia
Tuesday Asthma
Wednesday (1st, 3rd & 5th) Pediatric Endocrinology
Wednesday (2nd & 4th) Pediatric Rheumatology
Thursday Pediatric Neurology & Child Rehabilitation
Friday Pediatric Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Saturday Adolescent Health

Core competencies

Patient Care

Residents must be able to provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the treatment of health issues and the promotion of good health.

Medical Knowledge

Residents must demonstrate knowledge about established and evolving biomedical, clinical, and cognate sciences and the application of that knowledge to patient care.

Practice- based learning and improvement

Residents must be able to investigate and evaluate their patient care practices, appraise and assimilate scientific evidence, and improve their patient care practices.

Interpersonal and communication skills

Residents must demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in effective information exchange and teaming with patients, their patients’ families and professional associates.

Professionalism

Residents must clearly show a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles, and sensitivity to a diverse population.

System-based practice

Residents must demonstrate an awareness of responsiveness to the larger context and system of healthcare and the ability to effectively call on system resources to provide care that is of optimal value.

Cognitive Domain

Demonstrate sufficient understanding of the basic sciences relevant to pediatric speciality through a problem based approach.

Affective Domain

Should be able to function as a part of a team, develop an attitude of cooperation with colleagues, and interact with the patient and the clinician or other colleagues to provide the best possible diagnosis or opinion. Always adopt ethical principles and maintain proper etiquette in dealings with patients, relatives and other health personnel and to respect the rights of the patient including the right to information and second opinion. Develop communication skills to word reports and professional opinion as well as to interact with patients, relatives, peers and paramedical staff, and for effective teaching.

Attitudes Including Communication skills

Exhibits participation in honest, accurate health related information sharing in a sensitive and suitable manner. Able to obtain comprehensive and relevant history from patients/relatives. Able to counsel parents of patients on their condition and needs.

Attitudes Including Teamwork

Seek cooperation, coordination, and communication among treating specialities and paramedical staff.

Attitudes Including Counselling of relatives

Regarding patients condition, seriousness, bereavement, and counselling for organ donation in case of brain stem death.

Leadership

Prevention of childhood illnesses through vaccination awareness, education of public, paramedical and medical persons about healthy diet, vaccinations, normal development and children with special needs.

Advocacy

With the government and other agencies towards prevention of illnesses and trauma in children.

Ethics

The Code of Ethics as proposed by National Medical Commission will be learnt and observed.

DIVISION OF PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE

Scope of Services in Pediatric ICU

The Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Mahatma Gandhi Hospital is a dedicated 20-bed unit equipped with state-of-the-art monitoring and diagnostic equipment. Managed 24/7 by a team of internationally trained Paediatric Intensive Care doctors and Nurses who stand for ethical and evidence-based practices.

The pediatric critical care wing at Mahatma Gandhi Hospital is one of the most advanced facilities of its kind in the region. The PICU is equipped with a facility to provide advanced pediatric ventilation, invasive hemodynamic monitoring & latest diagnostic equipment to ensure the best possible treatment for critically ill infants, children, and adolescents up to 16 years of age which ensures the best possible outcomes.

Equipped with advanced technology, our multidisciplinary team is led by four qualified Pediatric Intensivists and a Pediatric Pulmonologist.

Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Hepatology

The Pediatric Gastroenterology Division at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Hospital (MGMCH), Sitapura, Jaipur, is a center of excellence dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of digestive, liver, and nutritional disorders in infants, children, and adolescents.

We understand that gastrointestinal disorders can affect a child’s overall growth, development, and quality of life. Our goal is to provide specialized, family-centered care using state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic modalities within a supportive, child-friendly environment.

Division of Pediatric Asthma

The Pediatric Asthma Clinic in the Department of Pediatrics provides holistic care - diagnosis, treatment and prevention to the children with bronchial asthma.

Division of Pediatric Neurology

The Pediatric Neurology Clinic in the Department of Pediatrics provides holistic care – diagnosis and treatment of children with neurological disorders.

1. Learning Disability Centre: First in Rajasthan a team effort to Identify students with learning disabilities including academic, emotional, and behavioral difficulties that can result in learning challenges.

  • Step 1: Evaluation by the pediatricians using a Standard Questionnaire Scale and assessment for vision, hearing and nutritional status.
  • Step 2: Evaluation by the pediatric neurologist for any underlying organic etiology including seizures, sleep disorders.
  • Step 3: A detailed neuropsychological evaluation to confirm the learning disability diagnosis
  • Step 4: Referral to PT, OT, ENT and ophthalmologist behavioral therapist based on all the assessments

2. Video EEG monitoring:We have 2 continuous Video EEG machines. One Portable with Sleep recording capabilities and second fixed mounted Video EEG setup. Over 3000+ hours of continuous video EEG performed.

  • Medically Intractable Epilepsy
  • Differentiation of Pseudo-seizures and true seizures
  • Diagnosis of Non convulsive Seizures in the ICUs

3. Epilepsy Centre including Epilepsy Surgery: Treating medically intractable patients including electrocorticography monitoring

  • Total surgeries done- 28
  • Type of Surgery- Lesionectomy, ECoG guided Surgeries, Temporal Lobe resection and other Lobectomies Corpus callosotomy, Disconnections
  • In-house capacity for Phase 1 EEG, Electro-Corticography [ECoG], PET Scan, Ictal and InterIctal SPECT

Division of Pediatric Endocrinology

Pediatric Endocrinology is a subspecialty of Pediatrics that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of hormone-related disorders in children and adolescents. At Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, in the pediatrics endocrinology clinic our Pediatricians are dedicated to offering expert care for children with endocrine and metabolic disorders, ensuring their optimal growth and development.
It offers both outpatient and inpatient services for newly diagnosed and follow-up cases.

Division of Pediatric Rheumatology

Pediatric Rheumatology is a specialized branch of Pediatrics focused on diagnosing and treating autoimmune and musculoskeletal disorders in children and adolescents. At Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, in the pediatric Rheumatology clinic our Pediatricians are committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care for young patients living with rheumatological disorders.
It provides ongoing care and follow-up for children with chronic rheumatologic diseases. Early referral can significantly improve outcomes.

Division Of Pediatric Nephrology

The Division of Pediatric Nephrology is a specialized unit dedicated to the comprehensive care of infants, children, and adolescents with all forms of kidney-related disorders. The division also offers state-of-the-art renal replacement therapies including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) in critically ill children. Pediatric Nephrology at Mahatma Gandhi Hospital is one of the most advanced in the state with the credit of providing one the best Acute Care Nephrology Services. With a highly experienced team of Pediatric Nephrologists, dialysis technicians, and nursing staff, we aim to deliver evidence-based care, advance research, and train the next generation of pediatric kidney specialists.

Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT)

Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) is a life-saving procedure used to treat various blood cancers and genetic blood disorders by replacing damaged or diseased bone marrow with healthy stem cells. At MGH, our expert team in collaboration with South East Asia Institute for Thalassemia has successfully performed over 200 BMTs in children suffering from Thalassemia with outcomes that reflect our commitment to excellence and patient care.

We continue to advance in this field, offering hope and healing to patients every day. Camps Are Organized on A Regular Basis Every Year in Cities Outside Jaipur for Free Counselling About Management, BMT and Free Hla Typing. Aim Is That At Least 4 Cities Should Be Covered Every Year.

Scope Of Service

  • Management Of Thalassaemic
  • Through Counselling
  • Antenatal Detection and Prevention by CVS
  • Regular Chelation and Transfusion
  • Cure By Bone Marrow Transplantation
  • More Than 200+ Successful Bone Marrow Transplants- And the Number Continues to Grow. Some of the now cured children with their donor siblings
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Aims and Objectives

The aim of the study of Pediatrics is to reduce infant and child rate of deaths, control the spread of infectious disease, promote healthy lifestyles for a long disease-free life and help ease the problems of children and adolescents with chronic conditions.

To Develop Plans for Integration

  • To develop plans for integration of Pediatric knowledge with basic sciences and other clinical disciplines.
  • To encourage and advance the knowledge, study and practice of the Science of Pediatrics in all possible ways.
  • To serve as advocates for Newborns, Children and Adolescents and help their families with reference to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, psychological and social health of Children and Adolescents up to 18 years of age.
  • To promote scientific collaboration amongst members and make guidelines regarding standards for their professional conduct as per the code of ethics of the Medical Council of India (MCI)/National Medical Commission (NMC)/equivalent National Statutory Body and as specified under the provisions of Code of Ethics of IAP.

To Encourage & Promote

  • To encourage & promote educational research activities, innovations & publications in the field of Pediatrics
  • To organize, establish, conduct, superintend, control or assist the institutions for promoting directly or indirectly the practice, study and research in Pediatrics in any of its aspects by any appropriate means/platforms.

To Aid in Policy Development

  • To aid in Policy Development regarding medical education to Universities, Institutions, Governmental and non-Governmental Organization.
  • To provide healthcare to underprivileged and differently-abled children through any of its Branches and Subspecialty Chapters and its Members.
  • To start the social welfare schemes for members and their families at large.
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Diagnostic and Clinical Services

  • Blood count, urinalysis, cholesterol tests, haemoglobin tests, spinal fluid analysis, liver function tests immunology and allergy testing, diagnostic testing, transfusion medicine, pathology, and therapeutic drug monitoring.
  • 24 Hours availability of Patho, Micro and Biochemical tests.
  • Tests like X-ray, Ultrasonography, ECG, EEG, NCV, BERA, Echo Cardiology, Doppler etc

Our Associated Doctors

Management Team
Dr. Rupesh Masand

Professor & HOD

Experience21 years

QualificationMBBS, MD

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Dr. Priya Marwah

Professor

Experience24 years

QualificationMBBS, DNB

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Dr. Jitendra Kumar Gupta

Professor

Experience18 years

QualificationMBBS, MD

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Dr. Yashu Saini

Professor

Experience13 years

QualificationMBBS, MD, IPNA

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Dr. Abhishek Kumar Sharma

Associate Professor

Experience8 years

QualificationMBBS, DNB

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Dr. Abhishek Saini

Associate Professor

Experience12 years

QualificationP.H.D, M.D , M.B.B.S

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Dr. Gaurav Agarwal

Associate Professor

Experience6 years

QualificationMBBS, MD,

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Dr. Roop Sharma

Associate Professor

Experience10 years

QualificationMBBS,MD

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Dr. Sunita Sattavan

Assistant Professor

Experience5 years

QualificationMBBS, MD

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Dr. Nikita Pal

Assistant Professor

Experience10 years

QualificationMBBS, MD

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Dr. Ramesh Chand Bairwa

Assistant Professor

Experience5 years

QualificationMBBS, MD

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Dr. Vaibhav Upadhyay

Assistant Professor

Experience5 years

QualificationMBBS, DNB, Fellowship in Neonatology, Fellowship in Pediatric Intensive Care

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Dr. Ajay Goenka

Assistant Professor

Experience10 years

QualificationMD, DM

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Dr. Satvir Singh

Assistant Professor

Experience5 years

QualificationMBBS, Fellowship In Pediatric Critical Care, MD Pediatrics

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Dr. Trapta Goyal

Assistant Professor

Experience10+ years

QualificationD.N.B., D.C.H, M.B.B.S.

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Dr. Pawan Kumar

Assistant Professor

Experience8 years

QualificationMBBS, MD, MBA-MHA

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FAQs

There is nothing that shoots up your blood pressure like your child's rising body temperature. But, high fever is usually not a cause for concern unless your child is a newborn, an infant, or a toddler, or has some other worrying symptoms too. So, instead of obsessively taking the temperature, ask the pediatrician for suggestions on how to keep your child comfortable. Doing things like dressing him in light clothing or bathing in lukewarm water can help reduce his temperature.

Whether it is the common cold or some serious infection, treatment options can be many. So, don't shy away from asking questions and offering suggestions - you know your child best. Are antibiotics necessary for my newborn? My kid is allergic to so-and-so drugs; will the treatment be suitable? My toddler was very uncomfortable while taking the same medicine last time, are there any alternatives? These are some of the questions you can ask. When both you and the pediatric doctor work as a team, it eases the decision-making process. The child specialist will be able to prescribe treatments that suit your child and family better. Also, try to ensure that you get answers to all your baby health questions or toddler health questions prior to leaving. This way, you'll be ready to handle any adverse situation that may arise later at home.

This is one of the most important questions to ask the pediatrician. From rashes to diarrhea, your newborn or toddler's medicines may cause some unpleasant side effects. So, prior knowledge of adverse effects will make you better equipped to handle them effectively. It will also save you from disturbing your child's pediatrician with an unnecessary late-night call.

Many of us don't bother to take our child back to the pediatrician, once the medicine gets over. Some of us even abruptly stop the medicine once our child begins to feel well. This isn't the right thing to do. An illness or infection should be treated thoroughly to prevent any relapse. Finishing the full course of the medication will help your child build immunity against the illness.

This is a common pediatric question most parents ask the pediatrician as they do not prefer putting their children on medication for simple illnesses. There is nothing wrong with treating common ailments like a cough or a headache with grandma's remedies; but, it is extremely important to understand that not all natural remedies are safe. Some home remedies may also interact in an adverse manner with the medicine your child is taking. And, since children are more sensitive, prescribing medication for them should be left to child specialists to handle. A wise step is to check with the pediatric doctor before trying anything on your own.

We all are great fans of Dr. Google. But, relying on the Internet can also lead to wrong conclusions; you may misdiagnose a common cold as cancer. However, you shouldn't hide your doubts from your child's doctor, who is probably aware of your Sherlock Holmes-like investigation skills. Feel free to discuss any health-related questions with the pediatrician. Remember, only a trained child specialist with vast, real-life experience can decode your child's symptoms and come up with the right diagnosis.

Many times, a doctor's jargon can be difficult for parents to follow. But, don't feel ashamed if you are unable to understand the medical jargon or complex explanation. Ask the pediatrician to explain once again - this time in layman's terms - to better understand your child's condition. Your doctor will be glad to bring you on the same page.

For certain illnesses, you may need to restrict your child's diet. Also, things like gluten and lactose can aggravate some conditions. So, don't overlook your child's diet. Ensure that you have a word with your child's pediatrician on diet suggestions.

If you find that your child is not getting any better or feel that the illness calls for an expert opinion, do share your concerns with the pediatric doctor. She can recommend a specialist based on your child's symptoms.

With new diseases showing up every now and then, it is only wise to keep up with the latest developments in vaccinations. So, remember to ask the pediatrician about any new or seasonal vaccinations that your child should receive.

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