Pediatrics

Department of Pediatrics

“Dedicated to Nurturing Healthy Futures”

OVERVIEW

At MAKNG Medical College & Hospital, our Pediatrics Department is committed to nurturing the health and well-being of children from the neonatal stage through adolescence. We blend compassionate care, advanced medical technology, and family-centered practices to ensure the best possible outcomes for our young patients.

Vision & Mission
Vision

To be a center of excellence in pediatric healthcare, education, and research, contributing to healthier futures for children across India and beyond.

Mission

To deliver personalized, cost-effective, and compassionate healthcare to infants, children, and adolescents, while fostering excellence in pediatric medicine through evidence-based education, clinical innovation, and research-driven practice.

Infrastructure & Facilities
  • Dedicated Pediatric OPD and Emergency Unit
  • 15-bed Level 2B NICU – 12 NICU beds for specialized care for critically ill newborns, A 3-bedded Step-down unit
  • 12-bed PICU – Intensive care for pediatric patients [04 ICU beds, each with one mechanical ventilator; 07 HDU beds; NIV/HFNC, 1 Isolation Room]
  • Child-friendly pediatric ward (48 beds)
  • Baby Corners (L/R; OT)– Equipped for neonatal resuscitation
Academic Activities
  • MBBS Training Program – Proposed intake of 150 students (under consideration of approval)
  • Faculty Development – Regular CME programs, workshops, and seminars
  • Clinical Research – Active contributions to national and international journals
  • Community Outreach – Triple Screening of pregnant women for HIV, Hepatitis B, and Syphilis to enable early diagnosis and prevent mother to child transmission of these serious infections, Health Camps,etc
Pediatric Services
Outpatient services (OPD):

Diagnosis and Management of

  • Routine check-ups, Well Baby Clinic
  • Preventive care & Immunizations
  • Neonatal resuscitation and newborn care
  • Promotion of Breast Feeding & IYCF Counseling
  • Management of all types acute & chronic illnesses
  • Pediatric emergency services
  • Follow-up of High-Risk Nursery Discharges
    • Growth & Development Monitoring
    • Neuro-developmental Assessment
    • ROP Screening
    • Hearing Assessment (OAE, BERA)
    • Neurosonography, Echocardiography
  • Inpatient care with specialized NICU, pediatric wards & PICU
  • Health education and family empowerment programs

FACULTY

Dr. Man Mohan Kohli
Professor & Head, Department of Paediatrics

Dr Man Mohan Kohli is a highly accomplished and dedicated paediatrician with over four decades of distinguished service in clinical practice, medical education, and hospital administration. After an exemplary career in government healthcare institutions, he served as teaching faculty and Medical Director at Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital and Medical College, Rohini, New Delhi.

Over 28 years of teaching experience in India and abroad, including a significant foreign assignment in the Sultanate of Oman, reflect his strong academic commitment and leadership in paediatrics education and administration.

Education:

Dr Kohli completed his MBBS and DCH from the University of Delhi and MD (Paediatrics) from Kanpur University. He successfully completed a Post-graduate Certificate in Hospital Management from the National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, Munirka, New Delhi.

His strong academic foundation laid the groundwork for a lifelong commitment to paediatric healthcare, teaching, and research.

Award:

Dr. Man Mohan Kohli was conferred with the prestigious State Award by the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of NCT of Delhi, for the year 2012–2013. The award was presented in recognition of his meritorious and dedicated service in the field of healthcare in Delhi, reflecting his outstanding contribution to paediatrics services, medical education and public health administration.

Academic Expertise:

Dr Kohli has served with distinction as an Assistant Professor at Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital, Rohini, New Delhi, where he played a pivotal role in strengthening undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. As a recognised Guide and Thesis Supervisor for DNB (Paediatrics) students, he has mentored numerous trainees with dedication, academic rigour, and personal commitment to their professional growth.

He was also appointed as a Thesis Assessor in Paediatrics by the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, reflecting the high regard for his academic expertise and integrity. Dr Kohli has consistently delivered comprehensive teaching to undergraduate students, postgraduate residents, and paramedical staff, combining clarity of concepts with practical clinical insights.

His contributions include conducting structured practical training sessions, organizing and evaluating theory and practical examinations, and supervising clinical work extensively to ensure high standards of patient care and learning. Through his proactive involvement, he has significantly contributed to the academic program development of the institution, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Additionally, his international clinical and educational experience with the Ministry of Health, Sultanate of Oman, has broadened his academic perspective and enriched his teaching with global best practices in paediatrics.

Administrative Expertise:

Dr Kohli has demonstrated exemplary administrative acumen through his distinguished service as Medical Director at Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital, Rohini, New Delhi. In this prestigious leadership role, he provided strategic direction, strengthened institutional systems, and ensured the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred healthcare services.

He also served with dedication as Deputy Medical Superintendent and Head of the Department of Paediatrics at Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital, Mangolpuri, New Delhi. In these dual capacities, he efficiently balanced administrative leadership with clinical excellence, fostering coordinated teamwork and maintaining high standards of departmental performance.

With extensive experience in hospital administration, Dr Kohli has effectively managed complex healthcare operations, demonstrating strong organizational and decision-making skills. His stewardship of the paediatric department reflects his ability to streamline services, optimize resources, and enhance patient care delivery.

Dr Kohli has consistently exhibited visionary leadership in hospital management, promoting clinical governance, accountability, and quality assurance practices. Through his administrative oversight in various leadership roles, he has strengthened institutional frameworks, improved operational efficiency, and contributed significantly to the overall growth and reputation of the hospitals he has served.

Role:

With the amalgamation of his clinical and administrative experience, Dr Kohli established a state-of-the-art Paediatrics Department at Maharaja Agrasen Kedar Nath Gupta Medical College, Bahadurgarh, Haryana, with all modern facilities and delivers high-quality healthcare to paediatric patients.

Dr. Anil Kumar Gupta
Associate Professor of Pediatrics & Incharge Neonatal ICU

Dr. Anil Kumar Gupta is a distinguished pediatrician, researcher, and medical teacher with over 39 years of service in pediatric healthcare, focusing on neonatology, pediatric infectious diseases, and adolescent health. He currently serves as Senior Consultant Pediatrician and Associate Professor at Maharaja Agrasen Kedar Nath Gupta Medical College, Bahadurgarh, Haryana.

He superannuated from the Central/Delhi Health Services as Senior Consultant Pediatrician, having steered pediatric departments in top government hospitals including Safdarjung Hospital, Guru Gobind Singh Government Hospital, Maharishi Valmiki Hospital, and Deep Chand Bandhu Hospital. His career reflects a legacy of leadership in clinical pediatrics, public health, and medical education.

Held the position of Additional Project Director and Technical Lead at Delhi State AIDS Control Society, Govt of Delhi responsible for training and capacity building of specialists, medical officers, and nurses across all Delhi major hospitals and health facilities. Served as master trainer and led several innovative implementation research projects.

Education:
MD (Pediatrics)– J.N. Medical College, AMU; Adolescent R&SH Course – Lund University, Sweden; Principles of Clinical Research Course–Washington University, USA

Academic honors :
University Medals and the Best Graduate of the Year Award (1982) for securing First Position in Final MBBS.

Expertise:
Neonatal Intensive Care, Perinatal Medicine, Adolescent Health, Clinical Research

Awards:
ICMR Research Award (2014)

Clinical Innovations:
  • Introduced Non-Nutritive Sucking in 1990: Improved feeding and weight gain in preterm/low birth weight neonates.
  • Research Study on Large for Gestational Age Neonates (1990): Differentiated risks between babies of diabetic mothers and constitutionally large non-diabetic parents.
  • Introduced Ceftriaxone in 1990: Treated multi-drug-resistant E. coli diarrhea; key to its adoption in India.
  • Launched BERA Hearing Screening in Neonatal ICU in 1990: Enabled hearing screening in high-risk neonates.
  • Launched Neonatal Point of Care Neurosonography in NICU (1990): Early diagnosis of intracranial hemorrhage, ventriculitis, hydrocephalus, and cystic PVL.
  • Innovation in HIV Management (2013): Developed Algorithms for Prevention, early diagnosis (DNA PCR at age of 6 weeks), and timely initiation of Antiretroviral treatment by 3 months of age for HIV-positive infants of HIV-positive mothers.
Research Areas:
  • Neonatal Neurosonography
  • BERA Hearing Screening in At-Risk Neonates
  • Neonatal Sepsis
  • Childhood Obesity & Hypertension
  • HIV Prevention & ART in Infants
  • Hospital-Acquired Infection Control in NICU
  • Oxygen Therapy in Pediatric Practice
  • Pediatric Chest & Abdominal X-rays – Interpretations
Research Publications:
International Journals
  1. Book on Clinical Neonatology at Bedside with Algorithmic & Case Based Approach accepted in Springer Nature (Sept 2026).
  2. Radiology pearls: decoding abdominal x-ray interpretation in pediatric patients. J Pediatr Neonatal Care. 2024;14(3):199‒203. DOI: 10.15406/jpnc.2024.14.00567
  3. Regarding the article “belly dancer’s syndrome - A diagnostic challenge” Nascer e Crescer - Birth and Growth Medical Journal 2024;33(2):153-154. doi:10.25753/BirthGrowthMJ.v33.i2.34250
  4. Traumatic separation of distal femoral epiphysis in a neonate following breech delivery: a case report. J Pediatr Neonatal Care. 2024;14(3):212‒213. DOI: 10.15406/jpnc.2024.14.00569
  5. Early Diagnosis of HIV in Children below 18 months using DNA PCR Test—Assessment of the Effectiveness of PMTCT Interventions and Challenges in Early Initiation of ART in a Resource-Limited Setting. Journal of Tropical Pediatrics 2013; 59 (2): 120–126, https://doi.org/10.1093/tropej/fms063
  6. Efficacy of a new model for delivering integrated TB and HIV services for people living with HIV/AIDS in Delhi case for a paradigm shift in national HIV/TB cross-referral strategy. AIDS Care 2014; 26(2):137-41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09540121.2013.808734
  7. Challenges in Retention of Patients in Continuum of HIV-Care in Delhi—Experience of a Decade & Way Ahead. World Journal of AIDS 2014; 4: 387-395 http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/wja.2014.44046
  8. Implementation and impact of a post exposure prophylaxis helpline. Occupational Medicine, 2015; 65(5):398-401. doi: 10.1093/occmed/kqv053.
  9. Implementation of prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV programme through private hospitals of Delhi – policy implications. AIDS Care, 2015; 27(12), 1487–1492. https://doi.org/10.1080/09540121.2015.1026305
  10. Do Insults to the Developing Lung Increase the Incidence of Wheezing in Infants. J Trop Pediatr 1994; 40 (1): 29-31. https://doi.org/10.1093/tropej/40.1.29
  11. Epidemiology of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections in a neonatal intensive care unit. J Trop Pediatr 1993; 39 (1): 32-36. https://doi.org/10.1093/tropej/39.1.32
  12. Role of Bacteriological Monitoring of the Hospital Environment and Medical Equipment in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Journal of Hospital Infection 1991; 19 (4), 263–271 https://doi.org/10.1016/0195-6701(91)90244-3
  13. Ready Reckoner on Oxygen Therapy in COVID-19 Patients for Use of Medical Practitioners. EC Paediatrics 10.12 (2021): 88-92.
National Journals
  1. PMTCT Cascade in Delhi -Are We Ready to Launch New WHO PMTCT Strategy to Eliminate Pediatric HIV. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, 2012; 1(4):17-19
  2. Transcranial Real-time Ultrasonography- A diagnostic tool in neonatal Intracranial Hemorrhage. Indian Pediatrics, 1993; 30(2):223-231
  3. Ultrasonic evaluation of neonatal sub-ependymal-intraventricular hemorrhage and its complications. Indian J Pediatrics 1993; 60(1):11
  4. Ultrasound evaluation of kidney dimensions in neonates. Indian Pediatrics, 1993; 30(3), 319-324Evaluation of risk factors for Hearing Impairment in at risk neonates. Indian Journal of Pediatrics 1991; 58(6):849-855
  5. Influence of family history of morbid cardiovascular events on blood pressure levels of school children Indian Pediatrics1991; 28(2):131-9
  6. Daytime Urinary Frequency Syndrome in Childhood. Indian Pediatrics 1990; 27(7):752-754
  7. Childhood Obesity & Hypertension. Indian Pediatrics 1990; 27(4):337-337
  8. Antipyretics in Pediatrics practice. Indian Pediatrics 1990; 27(2):216-222
  9. Normal Blood Pressures and Evaluation of Sustained Blood Pressure evaluation in Childhood. Indian Pediatrics 1990; 27(1):33-42
  10. Auditory brainstem responses (ABR) in neonates with hyperbilirubinemia. Indian J of Pediatrics 1990; 57(5):705-11
  11. Ceftriaxone. Indian Pediatrics 1990; 27(7):380-384
  12. Unusual rib destruction in pleuro-pulmonary tuberculosis. Indian J Chest Dis and Allied Sciences. 1991; 33(2):87-89
  13. Lennox Gestaut Syndrome in association with tuberous sclerosis. Indian Pediatrics 1989; 26(11):1164-1165
  14. Cosmetic Plumbism. Indian Pediatrics 1990;27(7):760-761
  15. Multiple Pleural Masses – an unusual presentation of Tuberculosis. Indian J Pediatrics 1990; 57(5):727-729
  16. Neurosonographic Abnormalities in Neonates with Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy. Indian Pediatrics 1994; 31:767-73
  17. Special Article- What Constitutes a Safe Level of Bilirubin Concentration in Preterm & Full-Term Infants? Indian Journal of Pediatrics 1993, 60:475-483
  18. Hearing Screening by brainstem auditory evoked responses (BAER) in neonates at risk. Indian Pediatrics 1991;28(10):1175-1183
  19. Auditory brainstem response in neonates with hypoxic-ischemic-encephalopathy following perinatal asphyxia. Indian Pediatrics. 1991; 28(8):901-7
  20. Coagulase negative Staphylococcal Septicemia in new-born. Indian Pediatrics, 1991;28(11):1241-1248
  21. BERA- A diagnostic tool in neonatology. Indian Pediatrics 1990; 27(10): 1039-1044
  22. How dangerous are diagnostic X Rays in Pediatrics Practice. 1990; 27(1):1235-1240
Research and Publications:

Our department actively promotes innovation and evidence-based care through research and documentation of best practices for the benefit of patients and academia.

Career Relevance:
  • Hands-on clinical training for MBBS students
  • Mentorship from experienced faculty
  • Opportunities for research and publication
  • Exposure to public health programs and community outreach
  • Access to advanced pediatric and neonatal care infrastructure
  • Career pathways in clinical practice, academia, and research