Dr. Mounnish Balaji

Dr Mounnish Balaji is a specialist children's lung and breathing doctor (paediatric pulmonologist) in Pune with 8 years of experience helping children with coughs, wheezing, asthma, allergies, and sleep-related breathing problems.

He currently sees patients at Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, Aundh and Ankura Women and Childcare Clinic, Wakad, and is one of the few fellowship-trained paediatric pulmonologists in Pune with additional training in both children's allergies and sleep medicine.

If your child has a persistent cough that will not go away, wheezes frequently, gets repeated pneumonia, has allergies that affect daily life, or snores and has trouble sleeping, Dr Mounnish offers expert, compassionate care in English, Hindi, and Tamil.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Mounnish Balaji specialises in all breathing, lung, and allergy-related problems in children, from newborns to teenagers:

Childhood Asthma and Wheezing in Pune

Helping children breathe easier every day:

• Asthma Diagnosis and Classification in children
• Recurrent Wheezing evaluation and treatment
• Inhaler Therapy device selection and training
• Asthma Action Plans for school and home
• Exercise-Induced Asthma management
• Severe and Difficult-to-Treat Asthma specialist care

Recurrent Cough, Cold, and Chest Infections

Evaluating and managing children who fall sick frequently:

• Recurrent Respiratory Infections assessment and prevention
• Persistent or Chronic Cough evaluation
• Recurrent Bronchitis and Bronchiolitis management
• Post-Infection Cough treatment
• Immune System Evaluation for children with frequent infections

Pneumonia and Pleural Effusion

Treating serious lung infections in children:

• Community-Acquired Pneumonia management
• Complicated Pneumonia with chest fluid (pleural effusion)
• Empyema (pus in the chest) non-surgical and surgical coordination
• Recurrent Pneumonia evaluation for underlying causes
• Aspiration Pneumonia diagnosis and treatment

Allergies in Children

Managing allergies that affect breathing and daily comfort:

• Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) diagnosis and treatment
• Allergy Skin Testing to identify triggers
• Food Allergy evaluation and avoidance guidance
• Drug Allergy Assessment
• Immunotherapy (Allergy Shots) planning and coordination
• Eczema and Skin Allergy associated with respiratory allergies

Paediatric Sleep Disorders

A growing focus area with certification in paediatric sleep medicine:

• Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) in Children diagnosis and treatment
• Snoring and Mouth Breathing evaluation
• Restless Sleep and behavioural sleep problems
• CPAP/BiPAP Therapy for children with sleep-disordered breathing
• Sleep Hygiene Counselling for families

Cystic Fibrosis and Chronic Lung Conditions

Specialised care for children with long-term lung diseases:

• Cystic Fibrosis diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment
• Bronchiectasis management in children
• Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia evaluation and care
• Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity (BPD) follow-up
• Long-Term Respiratory Support planning

Paediatric Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)

Expert care for rare and complex lung conditions in children:

• ILD Diagnosis in children
• Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis management
• Surfactant Dysfunction Disorders evaluation
• Autoimmune-Related Lung Disease in children
• Multidisciplinary ILD Management coordination

Aspiration and Swallowing-Related Lung Problems

Managing lung problems caused by food or drink going the wrong way:

• Aspiration Pneumonia diagnosis and prevention
• Silent Aspiration evaluation in children with feeding difficulties
• GERD-Related Respiratory Problems (acid reflux causing cough)
• Feeding and Swallowing Assessment coordination

Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA)

Managing this specific allergic lung condition:

• ABPA Diagnosis in asthmatic children
• Medical Management and long-term monitoring

Professional Experience

Dr Mounnish Balaji is currently associated with:

• Consultant, Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, Aundh, Pune
• Consultant, Ankura Women and Childcare Clinic, Wakad, Pune

He has previously served at:

• Consultant, AMC Super Speciality Hospital, Kamaraj Road
• Consultant, Sri Kumaran Hospital, Tirupur
• Consultant, Babyama Women Wellness and Paediatric Centre
• Consultant, Jothi Children's Clinic

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from Government Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai (2018)
• DNB Paediatrics from GKNM Hospital, Coimbatore (2022)
• Fellowship in Paediatric Pulmonology from BJ Wadia Institute of Child Health, Mumbai (2024)
• DPAA (Diploma in Paediatric Allergy and Asthma) from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi (2023)
• DPSM (Diploma in Paediatric Sleep Medicine) from Shishuka Hospital, Bengaluru (2023)

Registration

• Maharashtra Medical Council (Registration No: 8747, since 2022)

Why Consult Dr Mounnish Balaji

Dr Mounnish Balaji is one of Pune's most comprehensively trained children's lung and allergy specialists, with a fellowship from BJ Wadia Hospital Mumbai and additional diplomas in both paediatric allergy and sleep medicine. Families across Aundh and Wakad appreciate his patient, detailed approach to managing childhood asthma, allergies, and sleep-breathing problems at Ankura Hospital for Women and Children.

Book an Appointment

To check timings and book a priority appointment with Dr Mounnish Balaji, children's lung specialist in Pune, visit HexaHealth for seamless booking at Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, Aundh, or Ankura Women and Childcare Clinic, Wakad.