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Department of Paediatrics was started in Dec 2001 with one unit consisting of 30 beds and over 23 years it has grown to the present status of 150 beds with 4 units with 40 beds in 1st,2nd and 3rd unit and 30 beds in 4th unit. Each unit is headed by a Professor and consists of one Associate Professor/Assistant Professor, one Senior Resident and internees as per the NMC requirements. The department has NICU with 20 beds and PICU with 20 beds each headed by a Professor and assisted by Associate/Assistant Professor.

The outpatient department has 5 examination rooms, a seminar room, demonstration room, immunization room and specialty clinic room. The outpatient days for each unit are as follows:

Monday & Alternate Friday: Unit 1 – Headed by Dr. Dinakara Prithviraj, Professor and HOD

Tuesday & Alternate Friday: Unit 2 – Headed by Dr. Joy LP D’Souza, Professor

Wednesday & Alternate Saturday: Unit 3 – Headed by Dr. Rohit Khandelwal, Professor

Thursday & Alternate Saturday: Unit 4 – Headed by Dr. Harvinder Palaha, Professor

Sundays: On rotation of all the 4 units.

The patients are admitted to the ward by admitting units. Critically ill patients are admitted to PICU and NICU. One Assistant Professor, one senior resident, post-graduate students and internees of that particular unit are on duty for 24 hours. Patients are seen and evaluated at outpatient (OPD) from 7:00AM to 6:00PM. From 6:00 PM onwards till next day 7:00 AM, the patients are received at emergency department and attended by faculty and PG students on duty. The Associate Professors and Professors are readily available for consultation/personal attendance wherever required.

Services provided by the department:

The department provides facilities of consultation for all paediatric patients who are then examined, investigated and treated on out-patient basis. The needed patients are admitted to the ward/PICU/NICU as required. The patients are admitted to the special wards also on attenders request. In general wards, there are no bed charges and no charges for routine investigations. Patients are required to procure the necessary drugs. The food (2 meals and breakfast) is provided free of cost for first 10 days of admission. Some common drugs are provided from the free pharmacy of the hospital.

Special lab investigations, CT scans, MRIs, echocardiography, etc are charged at reasonable and subsidized rates.

Immunization clinics are carried out free of cost on every day between 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The following immunizations are given: BCG, OPV, IPV, DPT/Pentavac, DT, TT, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, Typhoid Vaccine, Influenza vaccine, HPV, MR and Rotavirus vaccines. Approximately 100 -120 babies are immunized every week. The department also runs various specialty clinics by the faculty and PGs in the OPD.

The post-graduation, M.D. paediatrics courses have been started since May 2009. Already, the 1st batch of diploma candidates successfully passed out in May 2011 with 100% result. Since 2017, Postgraduate MD Paediatrics seats increased from 04 to 08 seats and then from 08 to 10 seats from year 2019.

Why choose us?

Because the Department consists of highly experienced and qualified faculty members. Patients get free consultation/admission to the wards. Some of the investigations are done free of cost. All the other specialty and super specialty consultations including physiotherapy, rehabilitation and speech therapy are available under one roof. The institution has very sophisticated back up laboratory services, radio diagnosis including CT scan and MRI. The undergraduate and post graduate teaching and guidance is excellent and the results over the years have been very good.

VYDEHI INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES & RESEARCH CENTRE, BANGALORE

DEPARTMENT OF PAEDIATRICS

LIST OF FULL TIME TEACHING FACULTIES

Month and Year of submission of details : 05.09.2025(5th September 2025)

SL.NO	FACULTY NAME	AEBAS ATTEND.ID	MEDICAL REGISTRATION NO.	PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION(S)	DEPARTMENT	DESIGNATION	NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT	TOTAL TEACHING EXP.
1.	Dr Dinakara Prithviraj	66998032	40532	MBBS,MD	Pediatrics	Professor HOD	Permanent	25Years 8Months
2.	Dr Joy Liston Pratap D’souza	27985031	49145	MBBS,MD	Pediatrics	Professor	Permanent	23Years 1Months
3.	Dr Venkatesha K R	20210144	43854	MBBS,MD	Pediatrics	Professor	Permanent	21Years 10Months
4.	Dr Harvindder Kaur Palaha	45534867	172979	MBBS,MD	Pediatrics	Professor	Permanent	12Years 8Months
5.	Dr Mithila Das Mazumder	25664142	104910	MBBS,MD	Pediatrics	Associate Professor	Permanent	10 Years 11 Months
6.	Dr Arya J Bhadran	33350002	GUJ 2020 0000215 KTK	MBBS,MD	Pediatrics	Assistant Professor	Permanent	6Years 9Months
7.	Dr Lakshmi V	36124262	87164	MBBS,MD	Pediatrics	Assistant Professor	Permanent	6Years 7Months
8.	Dr Likitha A C	58727554	123602	MBBS,MDDNB	Pediatrics	Assistant Professor	Permanent	5Years 10Months
9.	Dr Nirmal Kumar Gautam	23775130	64035	MBBS,DNB	Pediatrics	Assistant Professor	Permanent	5Years 8Months
10.	Dr Ghouseya Begam	16219197	168210	MBBS,MD	Pediatrics	Assistant Professor	Permanent	5Years 5Months
11.	Dr Manjushree R	28287062	126637	MBBS,MD	Pediatrics	Assistant	Permanent	4Years 11Months
12.	Dr Sriram Bonu	63227129	176146	MBBS, MDDM Neonatology	Pediatrics	Assistant Professor	Permanent	7Years 1Months
13.	Dr B M Preetam	3251174	122187	MBBS,MD	Pediatrics	Assistant Professor	Permanent	4Years 0Months
14.	Dr Dokania Swati	48380003	155428	MBBS,MDDM	Pediatrics	Senior Resident	Permanent	4Years 4Months
15.	Dr Madhuvanthi Murali	31185491	173742	MBBS,DNB	Pediatrics	Senior Resident	Permanent	5Years 9Months
16.	Dr Chimata Divyasree	28123686	166991	MBBS,MD	Pediatrics	Senior Resident	Permanent	4Years 10Months
17.	Dr Divya K	97347168	138302	MBBS,MD	Pediatrics	Senior Resident	Permanent	3Years 4Months
18.	Dr E Shruthy	69847219	124661	MBBS, MD Fellowship-In PICU	Pediatrics	Senior Resident	Permanent	4Years 8Months
19.	Dr Nishanth Dinakara	95149406	135675	MBBS,MD	Pediatrics	Senior Resident	Permanent	3Years 2Months
20.	Dr Hamsapriya G	82454656	162278	MBBS	Pediatrics	Junior Resident	Permanent	1Years 11Months
21.	Dr S Shwetha	96176361	151038	MBBS	Pediatrics	Junior Resident	Permanent	1Years 10Months
22.	Dr P Shreyas Reddy	88395681	175577	MBBS	Pediatrics	Junior Resident	Permanent	1Years 10Months
23.	Dr Azmathulla Khan	79268489	150375	MBBS	Pediatrics	Junior Resident	Permanent	1Years 10Months
24.	Dr S L Akhila Swaraj	73693440	144519	MBBS	Pediatrics	Junior Resident	Permanent	1Years 10Months
25.	Dr P Bindhu	70618352	141114	MBBS	Pediatrics	Junior Resident	Permanent	1Years 10Months
26.	Dr Keerthana Reddy	65212875	146233	MBBS	Pediatrics	Junior Resident	Permanent	1Years 10Months
27.	Dr Anshika Shukla	64799208	155612	MBBS	Pediatrics	Junior Resident	Permanent	1Years 10Months
28.	Dr Gurram Hasvitha	52580521	TSMC/FMR/23698	MBBS	Pediatrics	Junior Resident	Permanent	1Years 10Months
29.	Dr Meghana K P	50256273	165363	MBBS	Pediatrics	Junior Resident	Permanent	1Years 10Months
30.	Dr Harshith A	42322473	145564	MBBS	Pediatrics	Junior Resident	Permanent	1Years 10Months
31.	Dr Thilak G	42227363	164742	MBBS	Pediatrics	Junior Resident	Permanent	1Years 10Months
32.	Dr Karthik P B	40914010	109532	MBBS	Pediatrics	Junior Resident	Permanent	1Years 10Months
33.	Dr Mandalapu	35401977	APMC/FMR/11288 6	MBBS	Pediatrics	Junior Resident	Permanent	1Years 10Months
34.	Dr Arkatala Parimala	29883780	TSMC/FMR/08482	MBBS	Pediatrics	Junior Resident	Permanent	1Years 10Months
35.	Dr Putta Prathyusha	9237278	APMC/127829	MBBS	Pediatrics	Junior Resident	Permanent	1Years 10Months
36.	Dr Kavya H K	76284320	139298	MBBS	Pediatrics	Junior Resident	Permanent	8Months
37.	Dr Meghana Priya P S	75936725	143554	MBBS	Pediatrics	Junior Resident	Permanent	8Months
38.	Dr Ansh Sethi	73911127	2023/09/5792	MBBS	Pediatrics	Junior Resident	Permanent	8Months
39.	Dr Prajwal Chandra C S	41518190	164958	MBBS	Pediatrics	Junior Resident	Permanent	8Months
40.	Dr Sanjana N	30426324	142315	MBBS	Pediatrics	Junior Resident	Permanent	8Months
41.	Dr Murugan V	14118834	147819	MBBS	Pediatrics	Junior Resident	Permanent	8Months
42.	Dr Bhagyashree Savadi	12702941	144932	MBBS	Pediatrics	Junior Resident	Permanent	8Months
43.	Dr Rakshitha S Prasad	7418989	176554	MBBS	Pediatrics	Junior Resident	Permanent	8Months
44.	Dr Vanshita Verma	5051073	22909	MBBS	Pediatrics	Junior Resident	Permanent	8Months
45.	Dr Blessy Samuel	4693136	16535	MBBS	Pediatrics	Junior Resident	Permanent	8Months
46.	Dr Kavya Janardhan	3384235	139402	MBBS	Pediatrics	Junior Resident	Permanent	8Months
47.	Dr Dhanyatha T S	34865262	142849	MBBS	Pediatrics	Junior Resident	Permanent	7Months
48.	Dr Sree Harsha P	26191841	156366	MBBS	Pediatrics	Junior Resident	Permanent	6Months

Services provided by the department:

The department provides comprehensive consultation services for all paediatric patients, who are thoroughly examined, investigated, and treated on an outpatient basis. Patients needing further care are admitted to the ward, Pediatrics Intensive Care Unit (PICU), or Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) as required. Additionally, patients may be admitted to special wards. In general wards, routine investigations do not incur bed charges. Patients need to procure necessary medications, but food (two meals and breakfast) is provided free of cost for the first 10 days of admission. Some common drugs are supplied by the hospital’s free pharmacy.

Specialized laboratory investigations, CT scans, MRIs, and echocardiography are offered at reasonable, subsidized rates.

The department also operates various specialty clinics run by faculty and postgraduate students in the OPD

Specialty Clinics and Services

Pediatrics Neurology
Pediatrics Endocrinology
Pediatrics Hematology
Thalassemia Clinic
Neonatology
High-risk new-born clinic
Well-baby clinic
Pediatrics Cardiology
Pediatrics Nephrology
Pediatrics Asthma
Pediatrics Gastroenterology
Immunization
Day Care Services
Child Guidance Clinic

Additional Services

NICU Admissions: Specialized care for sick babies.
PICU Admissions: Intensive care for critically ill children.
Vaccinations: Administered according to the National Immunization Schedule (NIS) and the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) schedule.

In addition to the Central Library, the department boasts a dedicated Departmental Library, which serves as a valuable resource for both students and faculty. This specialized library houses a collection of paediatric books, providing extensive reference materials to support academic and clinical learning. The library’s collection is meticulously curated to include a diverse range of topics within the field of Pediatrics, ensuring that students have access to comprehensive information.

Moreover, the Central Library subscribes to numerous Indian and international journals in Pediatrics. These journals offer the latest research findings, reviews, and case studies, allowing students and faculty to stay updated with advancements and best practices in paediatric medicine. The availability of such a rich repository of literature enhances the learning experience and supports evidence-based practice.

Additional Facilities

Lecture Halls: Equipped with modern audio-visual aids to facilitate effective teaching and learning.
Simulation Labs: State-of-the-art facilities for hands-on training and skill development in various paediatric procedures.
Research Labs: Advanced laboratories supporting clinical research and innovation in paediatric healthcare.
Study Areas: Quiet and comfortable spaces designated for individual and group study.
Computer Access: Computers with internet access for research, literature search, and academic work.
Conference Rooms: Well-equipped rooms for conducting seminars, workshops, and meetings.

These facilities are designed to create an optimal learning environment, supporting both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The department’s commitment to providing high-quality resources underscores its dedication to excellence in paediatric education and patient care.

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