About Our Paediatrics & Neonatology Department
Comprehensive Child Healthcare at SRM Prime Hospital, Ramapuram
At SRM Prime Hospital, Ramapuram, our Department of Paediatrics is dedicated to the health and wellbeing of children — from the moment of birth through infancy, childhood, and adolescence. As a newly established, state-of-the-art multispeciality hospital, we combine modern paediatric technology with a warm, child-friendly approach focused on accessibility, affordability, and gentle, reassuring care for every young patient and their family.
Our paediatrics unit is led by experienced consultant paediatricians and neonatologists, supported by a dedicated team of trained paediatric nurses, lactation consultants, and child-friendly support staff. Whether you are visiting us for a routine well-baby check-up, vaccination, management of a childhood illness, or urgent newborn care, our team is equipped to examine, treat, and support your child at every stage of growth.
With a dedicated newborn care unit, paediatric emergency services, comprehensive immunisation clinic, and close coordination with obstetrics for safe deliveries, SRM Prime stands as a trusted destination for child healthcare in western Chennai - offering timely diagnosis, gentle treatment, and compassionate, family - centred care.
Why Choose Us
Why Choose SRM Prime Hospital for Child Care
Experience world-class, patient-first care backed by advanced technology, expert specialists and a commitment to better outcomes.
Consultant in Paediatrics & Neonatology with 14+ years of clinical experience, available Monday to Saturday.
Paediatric laboratory, growth charting, and hearing and vision screening - all available within the hospital for faster results.
Paediatric emergency line: 044 3500 3500 - available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Situated in Ramapuram - easily accessible from Porur, Valasaravakkam, Saligramam, Ashok Nagar, and surrounding areas.
Round-the-clock newborn and NICU care for healthy and special-care babies alike.
We only recommend what is clinically necessary. Consultations in English, Tamil, and Hindi.
Cashless hospitalisation supported for most major insurance providers. Our team will guide you through the process.
Structured immunisation programme, well-baby visits, and growth and development monitoring from birth.
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Meet Our Paediatric Care Team
Our paediatrics department is led by an experienced consultant trained across the full scope of child and newborn healthcare — meaning your child receives expert guidance from birth through every stage of growth, all within the same trusted care pathway.
Dr. Harish K
Consultant - Paediatrics & Neonatology
14+ Years of Experience
English • Tamil
10:00 - 16:00
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Mon–Sat
Key Highlights
Specialised Paediatrics Services
A complete spectrum of systemic and surgical care — personalised to each patient's needs.
Our dedicated newborn care unit supports safe delivery-room stabilisation and specialised inpatient care for babies who need close monitoring, including preterm and low-birth-weight infants.
Conditions Explained
Conditions We Commonly Treat
A common condition in newborns caused by a build-up of bilirubin in the blood, giving the skin and eyes a yellowish tinge. Most cases are mild and resolve on their own within the first two weeks of life.
Yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes, usually starting on the face and spreading downward, poor feeding, and excessive sleepiness in more significant cases.
Regular monitoring of bilirubin levels, encouragement of frequent feeding, and phototherapy for babies with higher bilirubin levels, with close follow-up until levels normalise.
Diagnostic & Screening Services
Advanced Paediatric Diagnostics
Children require diagnostic care adapted to their age and needs. SRM Prime Hospital provides a child-friendly diagnostic platform, coordinated by our paediatric team to ensure every test is appropriate, comfortable, and clinically directed.
Regular plotting of height, weight, and head circumference against standard growth curves, along with developmental milestone screening - performed at every well-baby and follow-up visit.
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A quick, painless test performed shortly after birth to detect hearing concerns early, allowing timely intervention for optimal speech and language development.
Age-appropriate vision assessment to detect refractive errors, squint, or other visual concerns that can affect a child's learning and development if left undetected.
Blood counts, infection markers, electrolyte panels, and other essential tests performed with child-friendly sample collection techniques to minimise discomfort.
Evaluation of a child's dietary intake and growth pattern to identify undernutrition, growth faltering, or excess weight gain, with individualised nutritional guidance.
Structured tracking of each child's vaccination history with reminders for upcoming doses, ensuring complete and timely immunisation coverage.
Paediatric Care Emergencies
24×7 Care for Urgent Paediatric Conditions
Patient Journeys
Thousands of patients have trusted us during their most important health moments. Their stories reflect the expertise of our doctors, the clarity of our guidance, and the compassion that supports them at every stage of their treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
No referral is needed. You can directly book an appointment with our consultant - Dr. Harish K - by calling 044 3545 3545 or booking online at www.srmhospitals.com.
Yes, we have a dedicated Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) equipped to care for preterm, low-birth-weight, and unwell newborns, staffed by trained neonatal nursing staff under close paediatric supervision.
We offer complete childhood immunisation as per the national immunisation schedule, along with additional recommended vaccines. Our team maintains vaccination records and provides reminders for upcoming doses.
Mild jaundice is common in newborns and usually resolves on its own within the first two weeks. However, jaundice that appears within the first 24 hours, spreads rapidly, or is accompanied by poor feeding or excessive sleepiness should be evaluated promptly - our team can assess and treat with phototherapy if needed.
We recommend regular well-baby visits at scheduled intervals during the first two years of life, coinciding with immunisation visits, and at least annually thereafter to monitor growth, development, and overall health.
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