Best Paediatrician in Hyderabad
Child Specialist · Vaccination · Fever
Dr. Sushma B (DNB Paediatrics, PICU Fellowship) — newborn vaccination, child fever treatment, growth & development, paediatric neurology for seizures & developmental delay. Emergency paediatrician available 24/7 near Miyapur, Lingampally, Chanda Nagar.
DNB
Paediatrics Qualified
PICU
Intensive Care Fellowship
24/7
Emergency Available
IAP
2025 Vaccine Schedule
Expert Child Healthcare in Western Hyderabad
Every parent wants the best for their child. But finding a qualified, experienced paediatrician who is close to home, accessible, and genuinely caring — that can be difficult in western Hyderabad's rapidly growing neighbourhoods.
Dr. Sushma B completed her DNB Paediatrics from St. Philomena's Hospital, Bangalore, followed by a prestigious Fellowship in Pediatric Intensive Care (IDPCCM) at KIMS Hyderabad. She is known for her exceptionally warm, patient manner with children — babies and toddlers who cry with every other doctor often settle quickly with her.
She follows the complete IAP 2025 immunisation schedule, maintains detailed growth records for every child, and coordinates with the hospital's neurology department for children with neurological conditions — a unique advantage that families travelling from Miyapur, Lingampally, Kondapur and Patancheru consistently praise.
Child Healthcare at Every Stage
From the first day of life through adolescence — comprehensive paediatric care for every age group.
Newborns (0–28 days)
The first 28 days of life are the most critical. Dr. Sushma conducts thorough newborn assessments and provides parents with clear guidance on feeding, weight gain, and what warning signs to watch for at home.
- Newborn examination & weight check
- Jaundice assessment & phototherapy
- Breastfeeding support
- BCG & Hepatitis B birth vaccines
- Umbilical care and neonatal care
Infants (1–12 months)
The first year involves rapid brain and body development. Monthly well-baby visits allow Dr. Sushma to catch any developmental concerns early and guide parents on nutrition, sleep, and milestone expectations.
- Complete IAP 2025 vaccination schedule
- Monthly growth and development tracking
- Complementary feeding guidance
- Teething and colic support
- Developmental milestone checks
Toddlers & Pre-schoolers (1–5 years)
This phase is marked by explosive language development and social growth. Dr. Sushma monitors developmental milestones and can identify early signs of speech delay, autism spectrum features, or ADHD that benefit from early intervention.
- Booster vaccines (DPT, MMR, Varicella)
- Speech and language milestone evaluation
- ADHD early screening
- Nutrition and growth charting
- Recurrent ear and throat infections
School-Age Children (5–12 years)
School-age children face new health challenges — from recurrent infections spread in classrooms to stress, learning difficulties, and sports injuries. Dr. Sushma provides comprehensive care that supports a child's academic and physical performance.
- Annual health checkup for school fitness
- Learning difficulty and ADHD evaluation
- Allergies and asthma management
- Typhoid and booster vaccines
- Sports fitness evaluation
Adolescents (12–18 years)
Adolescence is a transition period that brings unique health needs. Dr. Sushma provides sensitive, confidential care for teenagers, addressing both medical and nutritional concerns that affect this critical developmental phase.
- HPV vaccine (girls & boys)
- Anaemia screening & treatment
- Nutrition counselling for growth
- Menstrual health (girls)
- Acne and skin issues in puberty
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Common Paediatric Conditions We Treat
Evidence-based child healthcare per IAP 2025, WHO, and GINA standards — serving families across Miyapur, Lingampally, Ameenpur, Kondapur and all of western Hyderabad.
Fever & Infections
ICD-10: R50 / A91Fever is the most common reason parents bring children to a paediatrician. In Hyderabad's monsoon season, dengue, typhoid, and chikungunya are endemic. Dr. Sushma follows WHO and IAP fever management protocols — evaluating every febrile child systematically to identify bacterial versus viral infections, avoiding unnecessary antibiotics, and monitoring for serious bacterial infection warning signs.
Warning Signs / Symptoms
- ▸Temperature above 38°C (100.4°F)
- ▸Refusal to feed in infants
- ▸Rash with fever (suspect dengue)
- ▸Fits / seizure with high fever
- ▸Persistent fever beyond 3 days without improvement
Our Approach at Sri Anand
Systematic fever assessment (NICE Traffic Light System) · CBC, dengue NS1, Widal test when indicated · Targeted antibiotic therapy — not empiric · Platelet monitoring for dengue · Oral rehydration and parent education
Recurrent Cough, Cold & Ear Infections
ICD-10: J06 / H66Children in daycare and school settings get 6–8 upper respiratory infections per year on average — this is normal. However, recurrent ear infections (otitis media), chronic sinusitis, or cough lasting more than 4 weeks needs specialist evaluation. Dr. Sushma assesses for underlying allergy, immune deficiency, or adenoid hypertrophy as contributing causes.
Warning Signs / Symptoms
- ▸Frequent colds (more than 8 per year)
- ▸Ear pain, tugging at ears (in infants)
- ▸Hearing difficulty or fluid in ear
- ▸Mouth breathing, snoring during sleep
- ▸Cough lasting more than 4 weeks
Our Approach at Sri Anand
ENT referral when indicated · Allergy testing and antihistamine management · Adenoid assessment · Saline nasal irrigation guidance · Ear examination with otoscopy
Asthma & Wheezing in Children
ICD-10: J45Childhood asthma is the most common chronic lung disease in children worldwide. Many children in Hyderabad are under-treated — using salbutamol (reliever) inhalers only during attacks without any daily controller medication. Dr. Sushma follows the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) and IAP guidelines for stepwise asthma management in children.
Warning Signs / Symptoms
- ▸Recurrent wheezing (whistling breathing)
- ▸Nighttime or early-morning cough
- ▸Breathlessness during play or exercise
- ▸Cough triggered by dust, smoke, or cold air
- ▸Chest tightness or rapid breathing
Our Approach at Sri Anand
Asthma diagnosis and severity grading (GINA step 1–5) · Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) controller therapy · Peak flow monitoring and asthma action plan · Trigger identification and avoidance counselling · Inhaler technique training for child and parent
Food Allergies & Skin Allergies
ICD-10: T78.1 / L23Food allergies — especially to cow's milk protein, eggs, peanuts, and wheat — are increasingly common in Indian children. Skin allergies including eczema (atopic dermatitis) affect up to 20% of children and are closely linked to asthma and food allergy (the 'atopic march'). Dr. Sushma follows World Allergy Organisation (WAO) and IAP guidance for allergy workup and management.
Warning Signs / Symptoms
- ▸Skin rash, redness, or hives after eating
- ▸Vomiting or diarrhoea after specific foods
- ▸Persistent eczema (dry, itchy skin patches)
- ▸Swelling of lips or throat (anaphylaxis — emergency)
- ▸Chronic loose stools in infants (milk protein allergy)
Our Approach at Sri Anand
Detailed dietary and symptom history · Elimination diet trial for suspected food allergy · Skin prick testing or specific IgE (RAST) testing · Topical corticosteroid and emollient treatment for eczema · Emergency epinephrine plan for severe allergy
Developmental Delay & Speech Delay
ICD-10: F80 / F82Early identification of developmental delay is one of the most important roles of a paediatrician. Dr. Sushma screens every child at each well-child visit using CDC developmental milestones and the IAP developmental surveillance checklist. Early intervention for speech delay, motor delay, or autism spectrum features — before age 3 — dramatically improves long-term outcomes.
Warning Signs / Symptoms
- ▸Not talking by 18 months (no single words)
- ▸Not walking by 18 months
- ▸Loss of previously acquired skills
- ▸Not making eye contact or responding to name
- ▸Not pointing or showing interest in others by 12 months
Our Approach at Sri Anand
Developmental surveillance at every visit (IAP schedule) · M-CHAT screening for autism spectrum disorder · Speech and language therapy referral · Physiotherapy referral for motor delay · Coordination with NIMH and specialist centres when required
ADHD Evaluation & Management
ICD-10: F90ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) affects 5–10% of school-age children in India and is one of the most under-diagnosed causes of poor school performance. It is not a result of poor parenting or laziness — it is a neurodevelopmental disorder with a strong genetic basis. Dr. Sushma evaluates ADHD using IAP and DSM-5 criteria and involves teachers, parents, and the child in management.
Warning Signs / Symptoms
- ▸Persistent inattention and distractibility at school
- ▸Hyperactivity — unable to sit still
- ▸Impulsivity — acting without thinking
- ▸Poor academic performance despite normal intelligence
- ▸Frequent loss of items, forgetting assignments
Our Approach at Sri Anand
Vanderbilt ADHD assessment (parent + teacher forms) · Behavioural therapy and parent training as first line · Medication (methylphenidate) when indicated per AAP guidelines · School accommodation guidance letter · Regular 3-monthly review and dose adjustment
Neonatal Jaundice & Newborn Care
ICD-10: P59Jaundice (yellow skin and eyes from elevated bilirubin) affects 60% of full-term newborns in the first week of life — most is physiological and self-limiting. However, high bilirubin levels untreated can cause brain damage (kernicterus). Dr. Sushma follows AAP and IAP neonatal jaundice guidelines for safe monitoring and phototherapy initiation based on bilirubin levels and gestational age.
Warning Signs / Symptoms
- ▸Yellow skin starting from face and spreading downward
- ▸Yellow whites of eyes in newborn
- ▸Difficulty waking baby to feed
- ▸Dark urine or pale stools (concerning sign)
- ▸Jaundice persisting beyond 2 weeks (needs investigation)
Our Approach at Sri Anand
Transcutaneous bilirubin (TcB) and serum bilirubin monitoring · Age-appropriate phototherapy using Bhutani nomogram thresholds · Breastfeeding support and latch assessment · Investigation of prolonged jaundice (hypothyroid, liver disease) · Parental education on jaundice warning signs
Diarrhoea, Vomiting & Gastroenteritis
ICD-10: A09Acute gastroenteritis is one of the leading causes of child death globally — primarily from dehydration. In India, rotavirus, E. coli, and Salmonella are common causes. Dr. Sushma follows the WHO and IAP Oral Rehydration Salt (ORS) protocol for assessing and treating dehydration — the majority of children can be safely managed at home with correct ORS guidance, avoiding unnecessary IV fluid admission.
Warning Signs / Symptoms
- ▸Frequent watery or loose stools (3+ per day)
- ▸Vomiting after feeds
- ▸Sunken eyes or dry mouth (dehydration signs)
- ▸Reduced urine output in nappies
- ▸Lethargy or refusal to drink
Our Approach at Sri Anand
Dehydration assessment (WHO scale: none/some/severe) · ORS administration teaching · Rotavirus vaccine counselling (prevention) · IV fluid admission for severe dehydration · Zinc supplementation per WHO protocol · BRAT diet guidance and probiotic use
Childhood Epilepsy & Febrile Seizures
ICD-10: G40 / R56Febrile seizures (fits during fever) affect 2–5% of children aged 6 months to 5 years and are the most common seizure type in childhood. While usually benign and self-limiting, they are terrifying for parents. Dr. Sushma distinguishes simple febrile seizures (usually benign) from complex or recurrent seizures requiring antiepileptic medication, following ILAE and IAP clinical guidelines.
Warning Signs / Symptoms
- ▸Jerking or stiffening during a fever
- ▸Brief loss of consciousness in a child
- ▸Staring spell or eye rolling in a child
- ▸Convulsion lasting more than 5 minutes (emergency)
- ▸Post-seizure confusion or drowsiness
Our Approach at Sri Anand
First aid and safety counselling for parents · EEG evaluation for complex or recurrent seizures (in-house at Sri Anand) · Antiepileptic medication only when ILAE criteria are met · Coordination with Dr. Anand Karnam (Neurologist) for complex childhood epilepsy · School and activity guidance for children with epilepsy
Pediatric OPD Services
Complete outpatient child health services at Sri Anand Child Hospital, Chanda Nagar — walk-ins welcome, 24/7 emergency paediatric care available.
General Pediatric Consultation
- Child health consultation
- New patient & follow-up consultation
- Pediatric second opinion
- Walk-in child consultation
- Child health evaluation
Newborn Care Services
- Newborn baby check-up
- Premature baby care
- Neonatal jaundice management
- Breastfeeding & latch guidance
- Newborn growth monitoring
Child Fever & Infection Treatment
- Viral fever treatment for children
- Dengue & typhoid in children
- Malaria treatment in children
- Flu & seasonal infection treatment
- Monsoon infection care
Respiratory Care for Children
- Cough and cold treatment
- Childhood asthma management
- Breathing difficulty treatment
- Pneumonia treatment
- Allergy cough treatment
Digestive Problem Treatment
- Vomiting & diarrhoea treatment
- Constipation management
- Stomach pain treatment
- Indigestion & gastroenteritis
- ORS and dehydration management
Child Growth & Development
- Child growth monitoring
- Developmental milestone assessment
- Height & weight evaluation
- Nutrition counselling
- Underweight child treatment
Child Vaccination Services
- Routine IAP 2025 childhood vaccination
- Immunization schedule guidance
- Booster vaccination
- Travel vaccines for children
- Vaccine record maintenance
Allergy & Skin Care
- Skin rash treatment
- Food allergy management
- Eczema & atopic dermatitis
- Insect bite allergy treatment
- Cow milk & egg allergy care
Pediatric Emergency Care
- High fever & febrile seizure care
- Severe dehydration treatment
- Respiratory distress management
- Critical newborn care
- 24/7 emergency paediatrics
How Far Are You From Our Children's Hospital?
Sri Anand Child Hospital in Chanda Nagar is the closest specialist paediatric centre for western Hyderabad — most areas are within a 20-minute drive.
Frequently Asked Questions — Paediatrics
Q.What vaccines are required at 2 months for a baby in Hyderabad?
At 2 months, the IAP 2025 schedule recommends: DPT (diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus) + IPV (polio) + Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) combined vaccine, PCV13 (pneumococcal vaccine), Rotavirus vaccine (first dose), and OPV (oral polio). Dr. Sushma B at Sri Anand Child Hospital, Chanda Nagar, maintains a complete vaccination card for every baby and follows the full IAP 2025 immunisation schedule.
Q.When to take baby to paediatrician after fever — Hyderabad parents' guide?
Take your baby to a paediatrician immediately if: fever is above 100.4°F (38°C) in a baby under 3 months, above 104°F (40°C) at any age, fever lasts more than 3 days, child has a rash, won't stop crying, is very sleepy and hard to wake, refuses to drink, has fits/seizures, or difficulty breathing. Dr. Sushma B at Sri Anand Child Hospital, Chanda Nagar is available 24/7 for paediatric emergencies.
Q.What is the IAP 2025 vaccination schedule for children in India?
The IAP (Indian Academy of Pediatrics) 2025 immunization schedule covers birth through 18 years. Key vaccines: BCG + Hep-B at birth; DPT-IPV-Hib, PCV, Rotavirus at 6, 10, 14 weeks; MMR at 9 and 15 months; Varicella at 15 months; Typhoid and Hepatitis A at 1–2 years; HPV for girls and boys at 9–14 years. Dr. Sushma B provides the complete IAP 2025 vaccination schedule at Chanda Nagar, Hyderabad.
Q.When should I take my child to a paediatrician vs. a general physician?
A paediatrician is specifically trained in the unique physiology, pharmacology, and developmental needs of children. For routine vaccinations, growth monitoring, developmental delays, recurrent infections, or any child-specific health concern, a paediatrician provides more focused care. Dr. Sushma B (DNB Paediatrics, PICU Fellowship) is the best child specialist in Chanda Nagar, Hyderabad — serving Miyapur, Lingampally, and surrounding areas.
Q.Is there an emergency paediatrician near me in Hyderabad — Chanda Nagar?
Yes. Dr. Sushma B (DNB Paediatrics, PICU Fellowship) at Sri Anand Child and Neuro Hospital, Chanda Nagar is available 24/7 for emergency paediatric consultations. The hospital is within 10–20 minutes of Miyapur, Lingampally, Ameenpur, Patancheru, Hafeezpet, and Bachupally. For emergencies, call +91 90633 66983.
Q.Does your hospital offer a paediatric neurologist in Hyderabad for seizures or developmental delay?
Yes. Dr. Anand Karnam (DrNB Neurology) at Sri Anand Child and Neuro Center specialises in paediatric neurology — including childhood epilepsy and seizures, developmental delay, autism spectrum evaluation, ADHD, and paediatric stroke. Our unique combination of a paediatric neurologist and a paediatrician under one roof at Chanda Nagar, Hyderabad, is rare in western Hyderabad.
Q.Is the best pediatrician in Chanda Nagar / Miyapur available at your hospital?
Dr. Sushma B (MBBS, DNB Paediatrics, Fellowship PICU) is a highly qualified consultant paediatrician at Sri Anand Child and Neuro Hospital in Chanda Nagar — serving Miyapur, Lingampally, Ameenpur, Patancheru, Kondapur and all of western Hyderabad. She is available for consultations daily including newborn vaccination, child fever, growth monitoring, and developmental review.
Q.Does Dr. Sushma handle PICU cases and critical child illness?
Dr. Sushma holds a Fellowship in Pediatric Intensive Care (IDPCCM) from KIMS Hyderabad, giving her advanced training in critically ill children. For high-dependency cases, our hospital coordinates with the PICU team at KIMS Hyderabad.
Q.What are the signs of serious illness in a child that parents should never ignore?
Seek immediate paediatric care if your child: has difficulty breathing or is breathing very fast, has a bluish tinge to lips or fingertips, cannot be woken up, has a fit or seizure, develops a rash that does not fade when pressed (glass test), refuses all feeds for more than 8 hours, has a bulging fontanelle (soft spot on head in infants), or has severe abdominal pain with vomiting. Dr. Sushma B at Sri Anand Child Hospital is available 24/7.
Q.Do you offer walk-in pediatric consultations in Hyderabad?
Yes, walk-in consultations are welcome at Sri Anand Child Hospital, Chanda Nagar. For planned well-baby visits, growth checkups, or vaccination appointments, booking via call (+91 90633 66983) or WhatsApp reduces wait time. Emergency paediatric care is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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