Department of Paediatrics
About Pediatrics
The dedicated Paediatric team at Dr. TMA Pai Hospital, Udupi focuses on the care and health of children till 18 years of age. Their clinical expertise, outpatient and diagnostic facilities and in- patient facilities in a safe and caring environment instills confidence and promotes healing. The medical staff has responded to the changing needs of children requiring inpatient care by developing need based clinical services. Our main aim is to provide clinical care in a friendly, cordial and non-threatening environment. We also strive for faster disposal of patients without comprising on the quality of care.
Services
Outpatient Services:
- Immunization
- Well baby clinic
- Care for routine childhood infections/problems
- Day care facilities for wheezing children, vomiting etc.
- Adolescent counselling
Outpatient Treatment Procedures:
- Nebulisation
- Immunization
Inpatient services:
- Care of mild to moderately sick patients
Inpatient Treatment Procedures:
- Nebulization
- Bone Marrow
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pleural tap
- Liver biopsy
- ABG
- Central I.V. Access
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
The NICU is equipped with facility providing primary care for the new borns. Hospital has a good liaison with Paediatric department at Kasturba Hospital, Manipal where new borns with high risk are transferred to Kasturba Hospital for further management.
The Team
Dr. Dinesh Nayak
Professor & Head
Dr. Ashish Gupta
Assistant Professor
Dr. Deepa Shreyas
Senior Resident