Paediatrics & Neonatology
Compassionate, evidence-based care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents — supported by NICU, PICU and specialized pediatric services.
Overview
The Department of Pediatrics at SMIMS is dedicated to comprehensive, high-quality healthcare for newborns, infants, children and adolescents — committed to compassionate, evidence-based care and excellence in clinical services, education and research.
The department emphasizes preventive, promotive and curative child health to improve outcomes and reduce childhood morbidity and mortality. Advanced facilities include NICU, PICU, specialty pediatric clinics, pediatric dialysis, EEG-supported neurology services and high-risk infant follow-up programs.
As a teaching department, Pediatrics plays a vital role in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education through structured academic training, clinical postings, bedside teaching, case discussions, seminars and research.
Dr. Leela Kumari
MBBS, MD
Professor & HODMission
To provide comprehensive, evidence-based care for newborns and children while promoting preventive, promotive and curative health services — committed to excellence in medical education, training and research to improve child health outcomes.
Department Infrastructure
90
Total Beds
3
Clinical Units
10 beds
NICU
10 beds
PICU
Supported by advanced monitoring systems, emergency resuscitation equipment, high-risk infant follow-up and a dedicated child-friendly play area — ensuring safe management of routine and critical pediatric conditions.
Specialty Clinics
Advanced Equipment
- Neonatal ventilators (incl. HFV)
- CPAP & Bubble CPAP systems
- HHHFNC systems
- Therapeutic hypothermia machine
- Phototherapy units (CFL & LED)
- Radiant warmers & incubators
- Transport incubator
- Oxygen blenders & delivery
- T-piece resuscitator (Neopuff)
- Multiparameter monitors & SpO₂
- ABG analyzer
- EEG machine
- OAE/BERA hearing screening
- Echo with colour Doppler
- Ultrasound systems
- Defibrillator & crash carts
- Syringe & infusion pumps
- Bilirubinometer
- Computerized PFT equipment
Pediatric Services
- Neonatal intensive care (NICU)
- Neonatal & pediatric ventilation
- Exchange transfusion
- Phototherapy for neonatal jaundice
- Parenteral nutrition support
- Pediatric dialysis services
- Hemodialysis & peritoneal dialysis
- Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
- Pediatric endoscopy & bronchoscopy
- Pediatric pulmonary function testing
- Thalassemia day-care
- Pediatric physiotherapy & rehabilitation
- Child counseling & developmental services
- Delivery room neonatal services
Procedures Performed
Faculty
| S.No | Name | Designation | Date of Joining |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Leelakumari P | Professor & HOD | 8-6-2026 |
| 2 | Dr. B. Vijayakumar | Professor | 1-5-2020 |
| 3 | Dr. P.M. Suresh | Professor | 21-4-2023 |
| 4 | Dr. Masaraddi Sanjay Krishna | Professor | 13-8-2012 |
| 5 | Dr. Kiron S | Associate Professor | 3-2-2014 |
| 6 | Dr. Shajith Kumar S.K | Assistant Professor | 1-3-2022 |
| 7 | Dr. Monish P.R | Assistant Professor | 30-9-2020 |
| 8 | Dr. Subodh Segar A.R | Assistant Professor | 5-12-2023 |
| 9 | Dr. Wazeem K | Assistant Professor | 12-07-2025 |
| 10 | Dr. Varsha Baiju | Senior Resident | 25-02-2025 |
Teaching & Academic Activities
6
MD (Pediatrics) postgraduate seats per year
KIDCON
Annual Pediatric Nutrition Conference covering childhood malnutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, infant feeding and clinical pediatric nutrition.
Community Child Health Programs
Immunization Outreach
Vaccination camps following the National Immunization Schedule, including rural and underserved communities.
School Health Program
Screening, vision tests, growth assessment and health education in nearby schools.
Nutrition Awareness
Counseling on balanced diets, breastfeeding, complementary feeding and management of malnutrition.
Neonatal Screening
Early detection of hearing impairment, metabolic disorders and developmental abnormalities.