Institute of Child Health, Ballygunge, Kolkata

Institute of Child Health (ICH) is a specialised paediatric hospital in Ballygunge, Kolkata, established by Dr K C Chaudhuri in 1956.

It is a trust-run, non-profit hospital providing medical and surgical care for children, with a focus on making specialised healthcare accessible to children from underserved communities.

The hospital provides tertiary paediatric care across multiple specialties, including paediatric surgery, neurology, nephrology, gastroenterology, respiratory medicine, rheumatology, haemato-oncology, endocrinology, dermatology and neurodevelopmental care.

Around 80 paediatricians and specialists are associated with the institute.

Key Highlights

• Established in 1956
• First dedicated paediatric institute in India
• 250+ beds
• Tertiary paediatric care
• More than 75,000 children treated annually
• Paediatric PICU and NICU
• Postgraduate medical and nursing education
• Non-profit, trust-run hospital

Specialities and Clinical Services

• General Paediatrics
• Paediatric Surgery
• Paediatric Neurology
• Paediatric Nephrology
• Paediatric Gastroenterology
• Paediatric Pulmonology
• Paediatric Rheumatology
• Paediatric Haemato-Oncology
• Paediatric Endocrinology
• Paediatric Dermatology
• Paediatric Cardiology
• Neurodevelopmental Care
• Genetics and Rare Diseases
• Neonatal Care
• Emergency and Critical Care

Critical Care and Facilities

• 14-bed Paediatric Intensive Care Unit
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Mechanical ventilation and non-invasive ventilation
• High-flow oxygen therapy
• Point-of-care ultrasound and echocardiography
• Sustained Low-Efficiency Dialysis
• Operation theatre
• Pathology laboratory
• Blood bank
• Paediatric cancer research and rehabilitation centre

Why Choose Institute of Child Health?

• Dedicated paediatric hospital with tertiary-care services
• Multiple paediatric super-specialities under one centre
• Specialised intensive and neonatal care
• Dedicated services for complex and rare childhood conditions
• Long-standing focus on accessible paediatric healthcare
• Teaching and research facilities alongside clinical care

Book an Appointment at Institute of Child Health

Patients can consult the hospital for paediatric, neonatal, surgical, developmental and other childhood health concerns. Book an appointment through HexaHealth for assistance with scheduling and care coordination.