Wadia Hospital: Quality Pediatric Care and Comprehensive Support
OVERVIEW
Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children
The Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, situated in the heart of Mumbai, is dedicated to providing quality healthcare services to all, irrespective of socio-economic status. The hospital, with 300 beds, is renowned globally as a teaching hospital, particularly excelling in neonatal and pediatric care. Comprising a team of over 60 highly accomplished pediatric specialists, the institution annually serves over 100,000 children on an outpatient basis and approximately 10,000 as inpatients, offering state-of-the-art services at affordable costs. The facility features brightly painted wards adorned with beloved Disney characters, creating a cheerful atmosphere for children undergoing treatment for a wide range of rare and complex conditions. The hospital not only focuses on medical treatment but also prioritizes the overall well-being of each child.
BJWHC also offers rehabilitation services and family-focused approaches to prevent childhood diseases. With dedicated staff, including specialists, the hospital prioritizes the health and happiness of every child. Notably, it boasts the largest Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in the West Zone, serves as a tertiary referral center, and is a key hub for Clubfoot and the sole provider of Neonatal/Pediatric Dialysis in Western India
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Unique offerings
Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children
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Unique offerings
Carrying forward the philanthropic tradition of the Wadia Family, The Wadia Hospitals provide world-class services for Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, making affordable healthcare accessible to people from every section of society.
- NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (NICU):
Wadia Hospital features a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with top-notch facilities and 24/7 care by qualified pediatricians. Annually, over 7000 critically ill newborns receive Neonatal Intensive Care, equipped with ventilators, monitors, pulse oximeters, apnea monitors, Phototherapy units, infusion pumps, and portable X-ray and Echo facilities. The NICU specializes in very low birth weight premature newborns and treats various medical and surgical conditions, attracting patients from across the city and beyond. - THE PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT(PICU):
The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Wadia Hospital is a multidisciplinary facility catering to critically ill infants, children, and adolescents. Well-equipped for medical and surgical emergencies, It receives referrals from hospitals citywide. The PICU handles emergencies for children of all age groups, offering state-of-the-art facilities, high-frequency ventilation, invasive procedures, and 24/7 laboratory and radiological services with instant reporting. Staffed by intensivists and fellows, the unit provides specialized round-the-clock care. - SPECIALITY SERVICES:
General Paediatric Medicine
General Paediatric Surgery
Emergency Department
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
The Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Immunization clinic - SUPPORTIVE SERVICES:
Wadia Hospital provides essential supportive services to enhance patient care. The facility includes Audiology & Speech Therapy for communication disorders, a well-equipped Blood Bank ensuring a ready supply of blood products, Nutrition & Dietitian services for personalized dietary guidance, and Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy for rehabilitation needs. Pathology and Radiology services offer comprehensive diagnostic support, while the Social Service Department assists with various aspects of patient well-being. Additionally, the hospital features a Tissue Bank, contributing to advanced medical interventions and improving overall patient care. SUPER SPECIALITY SERVICES
Wadia Hospital offers a range of super-specialty services to cater to diverse pediatric needs. The high-risk outpatient department addresses various concerns, including Pediatric Anesthesia, Burns and Plastic Surgery, Dermatology, Cardiology, Dentistry, Endocrinology, ENT, Haemato-Oncology, Immunology, Liver Clinic, Perinatal HIV Clinic, Nephrology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Tuberculosis Clinic, Urology, and Well Baby Clinic. Additionally, specialized clinics such as Clubfoot Clinic and Epilepsy Clinic provide targeted care. The hospital also houses a Palliative & Supportive Care Unit and conducts Liver & Kidney Transplants to ensure comprehensive and cutting-edge medical services for pediatric patients.
Diagnostics facilities
Pathology
The Pathology Lab is equipped to conduct a variety of tests for the speciality departments at both the hospitals and conducts all routine and specialized tests in. –
- Hematology
- Biochemistry
Besides routine clinical biochemistry, other special tests carried out include Assays for hormones, infectious disease panels etc.
Microbiology and serology
Histopathology and Cytology
Only center for Foetal Autopsies in Mumbai
- Immunology
Imaging
The department is equipped with state of the art facilities and offers the following services:
- Routine Ultrasonography
- X-Ray facilities including portable USG and x-ray