Best Pediatricians in Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai, India

• Dr. Kamlesh Tailor is a Pediatric Cardiac Anaesthesiologist with 17+ experience.
• His expertise lies in  Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia, Congenital heart disease, Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care, Placement of Central Venous catheter, Invasive Blood Pressure Monitoring Lines for Paediatric cardiac Surgery, Trans-esophageal Echocardiography, Palliative Procedures, High-Frequency Ventilation, ECMO, Use of Nitric Oxide, and Paediatric Heart Transplant.
• Dr. Tailor has operated over 7000+ cases of  Congenital heart Children for Surgery, Cardiac Catheterization, CT Scan. He has done more than 5000 Central venous line & Invasive Arterial Line placement in Congenital heart children and efficiently handled 50 cases of Pediatric Cardiac ECMO.
• Under his credit, there are numerous national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, Worldwide conferences to talk about Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia.

• Dr. Preetha Joshi is a Pediatric and Cardiac Intensivist with 19+ experience.
• Her expertise lies in Neonatal, Paediatric Critical Care, Treatment of Very Preterm Babies (completed 6 months of pregnancy or less than 1000 gm), Special types of Ventilation like High-Frequency Ventilation & use of Nitric Oxide, Postoperative Cardiac Critical Care, Postoperative Organ Transplant care ( Liver, Kidney, Lung, and Heart), Ventricular Assist Device, Peritoneal and Haemodialysis including Hemofiltration, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) in Cardiac or Respiratory Failure.
• Dr. Joshi has a lifetime membership of the Indian Academy of Paediatrics and membership of ECMO Society of India, Society of Critical Care Medicine, and Executive Board Member of Indian Academy of Paediatrics (Mumbai Branch). She completed her graduation and post-graduation from the reputed University of Mumbai.
• Under her credit, there numerous national and international publications, and she is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, Worldwide conferences to talk about pediatric critical care.

• Dr Smruti Rajan Mohanty is one of the most renowned Paediatrician in the field of Paediatric Cardiovascular Surgery.
• He has a thriving experience of 12+ years & has operated over 2500 kids.
• He has done his MBBS, MS, and DNB from the some of the eminent institutes in India. Following which he did his Mch from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical College, Delhi.
• Dr Mohanty has done his Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiovascular Surgery at C.S Mott's Children's Hospital, University of Michigan.
• Dr Mohanty has performed the First Norwood operation in Western India
• He has successfully done smallest Pace maker implantation in the world in the tiniest baby.
• Dr Mohanty has successfully operated on the smallest baby 560 gm for PDA ligation in the world.
• Dr Mohanty has his expertise in Norwood procedure and other single ventricle repairs, Arterial Switch Operation, Arch repairs, TAPVC repairs.

• Dr. Gursev Sandlas is a Pediatric Urologist with 14+ experience.
• His expertise lies in Pediatric Urology, Pediatric Hepatobiliary Surgery, Pediatric Minimal Access Surgery, Pediatric Robotic Surgery, Reconstructive Paediatric Urology, Stentless Hypospadias, Robotic Vesicoscopic Reimplantation for Vesico-Ureteric reflux, Bed Wetting, Antenatal Counselling, Hypospadias, Key Hole Surgery, Genitourinary Surgery, Urinary tract infection, Cystoscopy, and Laparoscopy.
• Dr. Sandlas is the Only surgeon in India doing Stent less Hypospadias Repair and is a leading practitioner of Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery in Children. He was awarded the Stecker Scholarship to pursue a Fellowship in Reconstructive Pediatric Urology at Nationwide Children's Hospital at Columbus, Ohio, USA.
• Under his credit, there are numerous national and international publications accredited in indexed journals and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, Worldwide conferences to talk about pediatric urology. He is a member of the Association of Surgeons of India (ASI).

• Dr. Prashant Bobhate is a Pediatric Cardiologist with 12+ experience.
• His expertise lies in Pediatric cardiology, noninvasive procedures, invasive procedures, Pulmonary Hypertension, Echo, 2 and 3 D echocardiogram, Transesophageal echocardiogram, Diagnostic cardiac catheterization, and all types of simple and complex pediatric cardiac interventions.
• Dr. Bhobhate has completed his graduation from the reputed Lokmanya Tilak Municipal medical college and postgraduation from Seth GS Medical College and KEM hospital, Mumbai. He then pursued his fellowship in pediatric cardiology from Escorts Heart Institute and research center, New Delhi.
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications accredited in the indexed journals and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, Worldwide conferences to talk about Pediatric cardiology.

• Dr. Vaibhav Keskar is a Pediatric Nephrologist with 15+ experience.
• His expertise lies in Acute Kidney Injury, Citical care nephrology, Chronic Kidney Disease, Management of ESRD, Kidney transplantation, Glomerular disorders, Kidney stone disease, Hypertension, Pediatric Nephrology, Kidney biopsy, Tunneled dialysis catheter insertion, and Nephrectomy.
• Dr. Keskar has worked with some of the premier institutes like Seth G.S. Medical College and KEM Hospital,  Ottawa Hospital, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai. Received First prize in Nephrology Post-graduate Quiz in West Zone chapter of Indian Society of Nephrology Conference in Aurangabad and won Gold Medal in Award Paper category in 12th National Conference of Pediatric Infectious Diseases in Mumbai.
• He is a member of International Society of Nephrology, International Pediatric Nephrology Association, Indian Society of Nephrology, Indian Society of Pediatric Nephrology, Indian Academy of Pediatrics and under his credit, there are numerous national and international publications.

• Dr. Suresh Rao is one of the respected surgeons in the field of Pediatric & Congenital Heart Surgery.
• With a thriving experience of over 37+years, he has performed more than 5000 surgeries.
• After completing his MBBS &MS (General Surgery), Dr Rao did his Mch (CVT Surgery) & DNB. Following which he did his Fellowship in the Indian Association of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons and Fellow of the College of Physician and Surgeons
• He has worked at New Zealand, Australia and USA to get trained in Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery.
• Dr. Rao has pioneered in India the practice of Modified Ultrafiltration after Congenital Heart Surgery.
• He is an active member of various renowned organisations like Pediatric Cardiac Society of India, European Association of Cardio-thoracic Surgeons .
• His special skills include Congenital Heart Surgery in neonates, infants, children and adults for simple and complex heart defects, cosmetic approaches and valve repairs.
• Dr. Suresh Rao can be followed at LinkedIn https://in.linkedin.com/in/dr-suresh-rao-7225225b.

Dr. Santanu Sen is a leading expert in paediatric stem cell transplantation in India and the only internationally accredited BMT unit inspector in the country. Having established a world-class paediatric haematology and oncology service, Dr. Sen offers hope and advanced treatment options to children and families facing challenging diagnoses.

Why Choose Dr. Santanu Sen?

• Unparalleled Expertise in Stem Cell Transplantation:   Dr. Sen brings 35 years of extensive experience in allogeneic, autologous, and haploidentical transplants, providing the most advanced options for children with thalassemia, sickle cell disease, lymphoma, leukaemia, and other cancers.
• Dedicated to Comprehensive Care:  Beyond transplantation, Dr. Sen provides expert consultation for a wide range of benign and malignant haematological conditions, ensuring comprehensive and personalised care for each child .
• Globally Trained with Prestigious Fellowships: Dr. Sen's expertise is founded on international fellowships in paediatric oncology and stem cell transplantation at renowned health institutions in the United Kingdom, including the Newcastle General Hospital,  Royal Victoria Infirmary, and the Royal Marsden Hospital.
• International Educator and Examiner: As a teacher and examiner for the Royal College of Paediatrics, UK, Dr. Sen contributes to the education and training of future generations of paediatric haematologists and oncologists, furthering the field globally.

• Dr. Sayli Bidkar is a well-known Paediatric Neurologist with 11 years of experience.
• She specializes in treating cerebral palsy, epilepsy, pediatric movement disorders, and related developmental concerns.
• After completing her MBBS in 2013 from GMC Aurangabad, Maharashtra, Dr. Bidkar did MD in Paediatrics from Dr. VMGMC, Solapur, Maharashtra, in 2017.
• She received a Postdoctoral fellowship in Paediatric Neurology from CMC Vellore in 2021 and worked as a consultant pediatric neurologist.
• She has been certified by the European Paediatric Neurology Society.

• Dr. Akanksha Parikh is a Pediatric Endocrinologist with over 3 years of experience.
• She has expertise in managing growth and hormonal disorders in neonates, children, and adolescents.
• She specializes in various fields, including pediatric surgery, urology, neurosurgery, and ENT. She has treated over 200 children with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
• She earned her MBBS from Topiwala National Medical College and Nair Hospital, Mumbai, her MD from Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, and her DNB in Pediatrics from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi.
• Later, she completed a fellowship in pediatric and adolescent endocrinology at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka.
• Dr. Akanksha Parikh has been a Gold Medalist at the University level in MD pediatrics.
• She is also a member of the Indian Association of Pediatrics and the Indian Society of Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology.
• She has published multiple publications in national journals.
• She is proficient in English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, and Kannada.

Dr. Vikas Basa is a highly experienced Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon and foot and ankle surgeon with 11 years of experience. He is widely recognized for his expertise in both trauma and a comprehensive range of orthopaedic conditions in children, with a strong commitment to academic development and research.

Why Choose Dr. Vikas Basa?

• Extensive Paediatric Orthopaedic Expertise: With 11 years of experience, Dr. Basa specializes in a wide array of conditions, including Cerebral Palsy and Other Neuromuscular Disorders, Paediatric Foot and Ankle Disorders, Congenital Anomalies, Limb Length Correction, Hip Congenital/Developmental Disorders, Paediatric Metabolic Bone Disorders, Skeletal Dysplasia, Paediatric Trauma, and Benign Bone Tumours. He also performs foot and ankle surgery for adults.
• Expert Care in Complex Orthopaedic Conditions: He is skilled in performing complex procedures, such as Corrective Osteotomies for Deformities, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, and Cerebral Palsy, as well as procedures around the hip.
• Comprehensive Treatment Offerings: Beyond specialized orthopaedic interventions, he performs a range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including Diagnostic Arthroscopy, Hip Arthroscopy, Ankle Arthroscopy, Knee Arthroscopy, Spine Surgery, and Amputation.
• Advanced Training & International Fellowships: Dr. Basa has completed a Fellowship in Paediatric Orthopaedics from CMC, Vellore, an International Observer Fellowship from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, USA, and the Prof. Kaye E Wilkins Inland Travelling Fellowship in Paediatric Orthopaedics (POSI, India). He was also awarded the Pediatric Orthopedic Global Outreach Visiting Scholarship from POSNA.