General Paediatrics

Welcome to the Department of Pediatrics at Amrita Hospital, Kochi, where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care for children under the age of 18 years. With a commitment to excellence in pediatric healthcare, our department stands as a beacon of hope for families across the region. We provide a full range of pediatric primary care and medical as well as surgical subspecialty services (Pediatric Neurololgy, cardiology, Pulmonlogy, Gastroenterology, endocrinology, Hematology, Nephrology, Rheumatology, Pediatric surgery and Pediatric Genetics) under one roof.  

We are dedicated to providing comprehensive care for all pediatric illnesses, including complex, chronic and genetic conditions with the support of sub-specialists whenever necessary. 

Outpatient services available from Monday to Saturday from 08:30am to 05:30pm, all days except Sundays and Amrita Hospital holidays.

To arrange appointments, please reach out to us at 0484 285 2100 or 0484 285 8410 

Faculties available on Mondays and Thursdays 

• Dr C Jayakumar (Prof & HOD) 
• Dr Praveena Bhaskaran (Asst Prof) 

Faculties available on Tuesdays and Fridays 

• Dr Sajitha S Nair (Prof) 
• Dr Sathyajith G Nair (Prof) 
• Dr Sindhu A (SR) 
• Dr Sreya Nair (SR)  

Faculties available on Wednesdays and Saturdays 

• Dr Vinitha Prasad (Prof) 
• Dr Stefy Sunny Jacob ( SR) 
• Dr Shela Sany ( SR) 

Our tertiary  referral centre offers comprehensive preventive care and expert management of chronic and complex health issues in children. Our dedicated team of highly qualified, compassionate pediatricians,  pediatric subspecialists and nurses are committed to providing exceptional care for your child's unique needs. 

At the Department of Pediatrics at Amrita Hospital, Kochi, we provide a wide spectrum of care to ensure the health and well-being of every child. 

• Growth and Development Assessments: Comprehensive evaluations for children of all ages. 
• Personalized Dietary Counseling: Promoting healthy nutrition and growth. 
• Immunizations: Ensuring timely and appropriate vaccinations to protect against vaccine-preventable diseases. 
• Specialized Immunization Clinics 
• Daily Immunization Clinics: Available to all children. 
• High-Risk Immunizations: For children who have received chemotherapy, after bone marrow transplants, before splenectomy, and cochlear implants. 

We are committed to handling emergencies with precision and urgency, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our young patients.  

• Immunization against all available vaccine-preventable diseases 
• Immunization in special circumstances and for international travel 
• Developmental assessment and follow-up 
• Nutritional assessment and guidance 
• Comprehensive care of all common pediatric conditions 
• Multi-disciplinary management of chronic and complex diseases in children 
• Counseling sessions focused on preventing Life style relative diseases. 
• Rapid, point-of-care diagnostics for common respiratory, gastrointestinal  central nervous infections and rare infections.  
• 24–hour dedicated pediatric emergency services manned by pediatricians trained in pediatric advanced life support 
• Pediatric ICU with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by highly skilled intensivists and nurses 
•  Pediatric High Dependency Unit, for children who require close monitoring and treatment 
•  Neonatal Intensive care unit providing specialized care for premature infants and neonates 
•  High-risk newborn follow-up clinic 
•  Child Development centre for comprehensive care of children with special needs 
•  Diagnosis, management and counseling of inherited disorders in consultation with geneticists and other subspecialists.  We also provide prenatal testing and counseling of inherited disorders 

We prioritize compassionate care with integrity, ensuring that every child receives the highest quality of medical attention in a nurturing environment. Our team values open and effective communication with parents, keeping them informed and involved in every step of their child's care. We believe that a collaborative approach between healthcare providers and families leads to the best outcomes. Trust and transparency are at the heart of our practice, fostering a supportive and understanding atmosphere for both children and their families. 

• MBBS 
• MD Pediatrics 
• IAP Fellowship in PICU 
• NNF and University fellowship in Neonatology 
• BSC Nursing , Allied Science courses 
• Pham D course 

• Preventive and Urgent Care OP Clinics: Comprehensive outpatient care for both preventive and urgent needs. 
• Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU): Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by highly skilled intensivists and nurses. 
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): Specialized care for premature infants and newborns. 
• Child Development Centre (CDC): Comprehensive care for children with special needs. 
• Pediatric Emergency Unit: Ready to respond to pediatric emergencies with urgency and expertise. 

• Weekly outpatient clinics at Amrita Health Centres in Njarakkal and Palluruthy. 
• Monthly medical camps across various locations in Kerala offering preventive and primary care. 
• School health camps in private schools in  Kochi. 

Phone: 0484 – 2858410, 0484 - 6688410 

Email: paediatrics@aims.amrita.edu