Dr. Umesh Vaidya

Dr Umesh Vaidya is a senior paediatrician and neonatologist in Pune, currently practising at Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, Aundh and Ankura Women and Childcare Clinic, Rasta Peth.

He has 40 years of clinical practice covering general paediatrics, neonatal intensive care and NICU management, breastfeeding support, child nutrition and growth, developmental monitoring, immunisations, and parent education. He is known for treating children with minimum investigations and reducing the need for hospitalisation wherever possible.

If your child is unwell, your newborn needs specialist care, or you want guidance on your child's growth, feeding, or development from a paediatrician with four decades of experience, Dr Vaidya provides thoughtful, measured care.

He consults in English, Hindi, and Marathi.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Vaidya's practice combines neonatal intensive care capability with a general paediatric approach that prioritises clinical judgement, rational investigation, and avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions.

Neonatal Intensive Care in Pune

NICU-level care for critically ill and premature newborns:

• Premature Baby Management
• Low Birth Weight Infant Care
• Neonatal Resuscitation and Stabilisation
• Respiratory Distress Management in Newborns
• Neonatal Sepsis Treatment
• Neonatal Jaundice Management
• Birth Asphyxia Care
• Ventilatory Support for Newborns
• High-Risk Newborn Monitoring
• NICU Leadership and Protocol Development

Breastfeeding and Infant Nutrition in Pune

Expert guidance on feeding from birth:

• Breastfeeding Initiation and Support
• Latching Difficulty Assessment
• Breast Milk Insufficiency Counselling
• Complementary Feeding Guidance
• Infant Formula Counselling (When Needed)
• Feeding Difficulty Evaluation

Child Growth, Nutrition, and Development

Monitoring and supporting healthy childhood progress:

• Growth Monitoring and Faltering Growth Assessment
• Developmental Milestone Evaluation
• Nutritional Deficiency Assessment and Correction
• Childhood Obesity Assessment
• Adolescent Growth Concerns
• Early Intervention Coordination for Developmental Delay
• NICU Graduate Long-Term Follow-Up

Immunisation and Preventive Care

Complete childhood vaccination and wellness:

• IAP Recommended Vaccination Schedule
• Catch-Up Vaccination
• Vaccination Counselling for Parents
• Well-Child Check-Ups
• Preventive Health Screening

Parent Education and Counselling

Guidance for parents on child health and development:

• Newborn Care Education
• Breastfeeding Counselling
• Age-Appropriate Nutrition Guidance
• Behavioural and Sleep Guidance
• Illness Prevention Strategies

Childhood Infections and Common Illnesses

Everyday and serious childhood conditions:

• Fever Evaluation and Management
• Respiratory Infections (Pneumonia, Bronchiolitis)
• Childhood Asthma and Wheeze
• Dengue and Typhoid in Children
• Ear and Throat Infections
• Diarrhoeal Illness
• Urinary Tract Infections in Children

Conditions Treated

• Premature Babies and Low Birth Weight Infants
• Neonatal Sepsis and Jaundice
• Respiratory Distress in Newborns
• Breastfeeding Difficulties
• Growth and Developmental Concerns
• Nutritional Deficiencies
• Childhood Fevers and Infections
• Childhood Asthma

Professional Experience

• Senior Consultant Paediatrician and Neonatologist, Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, Aundh, Pune, Consultation Fee: ₹1200
• Senior Consultant, Ankura Women and Childcare Clinic, Rasta Peth, Pune, Consultation Fee: ₹1200
• Previous Head of Paediatrics and Neonatology, Sahyadri Hospitals, Pune
• Previous Regional Medical Director, Cloudnine Hospital, Pune
• Previous NICU Head, KEM Hospital, Pune

Awards and Recognition

• "Best Paediatrician", Times of India Survey, 2023

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from University of Pune (1984)
• MD Paediatrics from University of Pune (1987)
• DNB Paediatrics from National Board of Examinations (1990)

Registration Number

Registered with Maharashtra Medical Council, Registration Number 53206 (1984)

Professional Memberships

• Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)

Book an Appointment

To check consultation fees and book a priority appointment with Dr Umesh Vaidya, paediatrician and neonatologist in Pune, visit HexaHealth for seamless booking at Ankura Hospital for Women and Children Aundh and Ankura Women and Childcare Clinic Rasta Peth, Pune.