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Dr Govindans Hospital

Paediatrics and Child Development Clinic

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Overview

Paediatrics and Child Development is dedicated to the health, growth, and overall well-being of infants, children, and adolescents. The clinic provides comprehensive care for common childhood illnesses, developmental concerns, and preventive health needs, ensuring that every child receives age-appropriate, compassionate attention.

Led by experienced paediatric specialists, the clinic focuses on accurate diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, and family-centered care. From newborn care to developmental screening and management of complex childhood conditions, children receive personalized support tailored to their stage of growth.

The clinic also emphasizes preventive healthcare through regular check-ups, immunizations, nutritional guidance, and early identification of developmental delays, helping children achieve healthy physical, emotional, and cognitive development.

Specialities

The Paediatrics & Child Development department offers a broad spectrum of services, including:

Paediatric Primary Care

Prompt diagnosis and management of common issues like fevers, infections, allergies, earaches, and skin conditions.

Developmental Assessments & Milestones

Tracking and assessing a child's progress against key developmental milestones, including speech, motor, and cognitive skills.

Immunization & Vaccination Schedules

Administering vaccines according to current schedules to protect against various communicable diseases and ensure long-term child health.

New Born Screening

Screening of every newborns for hearing defects congenital hypothyroidism, G6PD deficiency and congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Phenylketonuria and Galactosemia is routinely done in addition to clinical examination by the paediatrician.

Specialized Paediatric Referrals

Facilitating referrals and coordinated care for acute, chronic, or infectious conditions that require specialized paediatric intervention.

Inpatient Paediatric Care Coordination

Managing and coordinating care for conditions requiring hospital admission, with a focus on child comfort and family support.

New Born Special Care

Level 2 - Neonatal ICU with 6 beds equipped for phototherapy, monitoring, Oxygen therapy and CPAP.

Meet Our Expert
Paediatric Team

Our highly qualified and experienced doctors are dedicated to providing exceptional care.

Dr Mary Joseph

Paediatrics

Dr Jayahar A S

Dr Jayahar A S

Paediatrics

Dr Sunil Kumar

Paediatrics

Mrs. Chinchu

Child development therapist

FAQs

No, a prior referral is generally not required. You can book an appointment directly with our paediatricians for routine check-ups, vaccinations, or general childhood health concerns.

Our department provides specialized care for children from birth (newborns) up through adolescence, typically up to 18 years of age.

You should consult a paediatrician for routine newborn check-ups, scheduled vaccinations, developmental milestones tracking, and whenever your child shows signs of illness such as persistent fever, continuous crying, poor feeding, respiratory issues, or unusual rashes.
Yes, our clinic offers comprehensive developmental screening to monitor your child’s physical, speech, cognitive, and social-emotional growth, helping to detect and address any delays early on.
Newborns and infants require frequent visits following the recommended vaccination and growth monitoring schedule (usually every few weeks or months). For healthy older children, an annual wellness exam is recommended.