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They say nothing matches the happiness of holding your newborn in your arms. But, in certain unfortunate cases, when the newborn has to struggle to brave the outside world, it’s equally heartbreaking. Blame it on the pollution that surrounds us everywhere or the reckless lifestyle we lead, or just fate, but the need for a good pediatric doctor and pediatric neonatologist is now more important than ever. While nothing replaces a healthy birth, and with all the technological advances and better-skilled caregivers, the divide is slowly blurring. 

Aster Hospitals, with its reputation for a ‘patient-first’ approach to medicine and groundbreaking treatments, is known for its unmatchable Pediatric and Neonatal services in the UAE. We are driven by world-class medical innovations and a matchless culture of healthcare excellence. For the best pediatric hospital in Dubai, look no further than Aster Hospitals. 

Paediatrics is a branch of healthcare that caters to infants, children, and those in the adolescent stage. Primarily, the job of a child doctor starts right after delivery. In certain scenarios such as intrauterine growth restriction, premature delivery, congenital malformations, low birth weight, or an ill newborn, a specialized branch of paediatrics, known as Neonatology comes into play. Also known as Neonatal Intensive Care Units, the dedicated branch of medicine ensures that a newborn can brave and survive the exterior conditions which he/she may not be able to cope with naturally. 

When do you need to visit a pediatrician?

A paediatrician does a lot more than just prescribe medicines for sickness, they help your child live and thrive. In a world, where the natural conditions are not so conducive for healthy living, a paediatrician takes into account the prematurity of its patients and their receptiveness to medicines and treatments which adults are otherwise more responsive to. There persists a strong functional difference in the way adults absorb medicines and in the way a child’s stomach might react to the same. There are specific enzymes inside the human body that determine the rate of absorption of any drug, and owing to a higher rate of gastric emptying in infants, the rate of absorption is comparatively low. So a visit to the paediatrician is recommended at any given point your child shows any of these unusual symptoms. Moreover, it’s advisable to go for routine pediatric visits at least until the child is 10 years old. 

When does your newborn need neonatal care?

In case of premature delivery, or scenarios such as intrauterine growth restriction, congenital malformations, low birth weight, or an ill newborn, the infant must be treated inside a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit until its conditions acclimatize to the harsh conditions that the present world poses. As opposed to other branches in medicine where the focus is on a particular organ system, neonatology surrounds the overall well-being of the infant. Some neonatologists may keep an infant under observation even after being released from the NICU to better assess the growth trajectory. There are a lot of scientific studies and research underway to further our knowledge about this population of patients 

Screening and early detection of congenital disorders

Congenital disorders refer to abnormalities that persist at birth, these may or may not be critical to an infant’s health but need a thorough diagnosis. At Aster Hospitals, cutting-edge infrastructure, committed and skilled clinicians, and state-of-the-art medical equipment allow for diagnostics that thrive on precision and transparency.

Management of feeding disorders in children with focus on underweight cases: If an infant weighs below 5 pounds he/she is considered to be underweight and might need extra care to ensure a proper management of feeding disorders. A team of experts and a trained clinicians ensure that your infant walks into the world happily and healthy.

Management of feeding disorders in children with focus on underweight cases: If an infant weighs below 5 pounds he/she is considered to be underweight and might need extra care to ensure a proper management of feeding disorders. A team of experts and trained clinicians ensure that your infant walks into the world happily and healthy.

Management of asthma and skin allergies

Growth and development monitoring Your baby might leave the facility but we still stay true to our promise of good health by keeping your newborn under constant and expert monitoring for a predictive diagnosis.

Emergency paediatric services A right mix of trained personnel, doctors, technicians, and medical equipment ensure that we are ready to welcome your newborn into the world, anytime.

Newborn screening tests There are cases where, although an infant might seemingly be healthy but critical diagnostics reveal a different story. We make sure that your biggest moment of happiness isn’t a shot in the dark. Advanced Imaging Diagnostics at Aster allow you to foster your child in the way it needs.

General paediatric master checkups

Paediatric Critical Care

Close support to paediatric surgery and paediatric orthopedic surgery (for selected cases only)

Vaccinations as per the DHA guidelines

Pediatric Registrars

  • Cover emergency paediatric cases
  • Attend all deliveries for essential newborn care unto resuscitation

Paediatric Specialists/Consultants

  • Treat critically ill children
  • Available at the OPD on an appointment basis

OPD Services

  • Screening of mental health disorders
  • Parental guidance
  • Nutrition education
  • Quality healthcare education
  • Multi-disciplinary approach to children with chronic and complex medical problems

Critical Care Inpatient Services

  • Counselling services for emotional and behavioral disorders
  • 11 rooms for paediatric IP for children with critical illnesses

Inside a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), your infant prepares to face the harsh world outside. Kept in a protective, nurturing environment, Aster Hospital’s leading neonatal services make sure that your baby walks out strong and healthy. There are certain procedures that are followed inside a NICU to ensure infant health recovery and a promising growth.

  • Nutritional Support
  • X Rays
  • Ultrasound
  • Blood and Urine test
  • Blood Transfusions (in special cases)

Meet our Specialists

Dr. Ramanathan Venkiteswaran

Dr. Ramanathan Venkiteswaran

Medical Director, Paediatrics And Neonatology (Consultant)
Aster Hospital, Mankhool

Dr. Aijas Moidu

Dr. Aijas Moidu

Paediatrics (Specialist)
Aster Hospital, Sharjah

Dr. Diya Abdul Rasheed Naseema

Dr. Diya Abdul Rasheed Naseema

Paediatrics & Neonatology (Specialist)
Aster Hospital, Sharjah

Dr. Nisha Ravindran

Dr. Nisha Ravindran

Paediatrics And Neonatology (Specialist)
Aster Hospital, Mankhool

Dr. Sukumaran Kanniapan

Dr. Sukumaran Kanniapan

Paediatrics And Neonatology (Specialist)
Aster Hospital, Mankhool

Dr. Abdul Majeed

Dr. Abdul Majeed

Specialist
Aster Hospital, Sharjah

Dr. Abhijeet Trivedi

Dr. Abhijeet Trivedi

Paediatrics And Neonatology (Specialist)
Aster Hospital, Mankhool

Dr. Santhosh George

Dr. Santhosh George

Paediatrics And Neonatology (Specialist)
Aster Hospital, Mankhool

Dr. Binoy Nellissery

Dr. Binoy Nellissery

Paediatrics And Neonatology (Specialist)
Aster Hospital, Al Qusais

Dr. Anjana Kannoth

Dr. Anjana Kannoth

Paediatrics And Neonatology (Specialist)
Aster Hospital, Mankhool

Dr. Shwetha Shet

Dr. Shwetha Shet

Paediatrics And Neonatology (Specialist)
Aster Hospital, Mankhool

Dr Sandeep Kuchi

Dr Sandeep Kuchi

Paediatrics And Neonatology (Specialist)
Aster Hospital, Al Qusais

Dr. Raji Mathew Varghese

Dr. Raji Mathew Varghese

Paediatrics And Neonatology (General Practitioner)
Aster Hospital, Mankhool

Dr. Shamnad Abdul Azeez Arifa

Dr. Shamnad Abdul Azeez Arifa

Paediatrics And Neonatology (General Practitioner)
Aster Hospital, Mankhool

Dr. Sumreen Javed

Dr. Sumreen Javed

Paediatrics And Neonatology (General Practitioner)
Aster Hospital, Mankhool

Athira Rajan

Athira Rajan

Paediatrics And Neonatology (General practitioner)
Aster Hospital , Al Qusais

Dr. Sumitra Mani

Dr. Sumitra Mani

Paediatrician
Aster Cedars Hospital & Clinic

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Patient Testimonials

A warm THANK YOU from me and my wife for taking good care of everything especially From all the Doctors, Nurses during our stay and also of course from the members of Food and Beverage and House Keeping team. Job well done! "Thank you for treating us well".

Jerwin Regalado

The nurses are very helpful and attentive with my needs. Facilities are excellent too. the nurses are so accommodating and friendly… we are grateful to have our first baby here in Aster Mankhool Hospital… thumbs up to the doctors and nurses here.. Thank you so much :)

Fatimah Carumba

I sincerely want to thank the staff of Aster Hospital for their endless effort in making my visit a memorable experience. I want to thank Dr Caroline for been there for me, her advice really helped as a first time mum. Also, Melita and Steffi and other staff of Aster Nurture, thank you so much for the guides and lectures I received during the Mummy’s circle and Parents connect. Remain blessed.

Stella Charles

A warm THANK YOU from me and my wife for taking good care of everything especially From all the Doctors, Nurses during our stay and also of course from the members of Food and Beverage and House Keeping team. Job well done! "Thank you for treating us well".

Jerwin Regalado

The nurses are very helpful and attentive with my needs. Facilities are excellent too. the nurses are so accommodating and friendly… we are grateful to have our first baby here in Aster Mankhool Hospital… thumbs up to the doctors and nurses here.. Thank you so much :)

Fatimah Carumba

I sincerely want to thank the staff of Aster Hospital for their endless effort in making my visit a memorable experience. I want to thank Dr Caroline for been there for me, her advice really helped as a first time mum. Also, Melita and Steffi and other staff of Aster Nurture, thank you so much for the guides and lectures I received during the Mummy’s circle and Parents connect. Remain blessed.

Stella Charles

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