Department of Pediatrics

Department of Pediatrics functions as an independent department providing state of the art care for the sick children and teaching commitments for undergraduate and DNB course. The institute is affiliated to KG Medical University Lucknow. The Department of Pediatrics was established in Feb 2017. The department has a spacious faculty rooms, seminar hall, library and ancillary areas. The department conducts daily OPD and immunization in polyclinic. The pediatric ward is located at the first floor of the hospital building, along with 5 bedded Pediatric ICU and 5 bedded Neonatal ICU.

Faculty Members of Pediatrics

S No
Faculty
Rank, Name, Appointment
DOJ
Teacher ship PG & UG
1
Dr. (Brig) Rakesh Gupta
Professor Pediatrics and Director GIMS
--
01.07.2018
Yes
2
Dr. Ruchika Bhatnagar
Associate Professor & Head
--
18.05.2022
Yes
3
Dr Sujaya Mukhopadhayay
Assistant Professor
--
18.03.2020
Yes

Residents In Department Of Pediatrics:

S.No
Resident
Batch
Qualification
Joining Date
*
Resident
-
-
-
1
Dr. Sanju Yadav
--
DNB Pediatrics
2.12.2019
2
Dr.Brajendra Singh
--
DCH,DNB(Pediatrics)
23.04.2022
*
Junior Resident
-
-
-
1
Dr. Sukhbir Singh
--
DCH
23.01.2018
2
Dr. Shehzada Faisal
--
DCH
30.7.2020
3
Dr. Shazmeen
--
MBBS
29.6.2020
4
Dr. Amit
--
MBBS
29.09.2020
5
Dr.Azhar
--
MBBS
22.02.2022

Non-Teaching Staff of Department of Pediatrics:

Name
Designation
Aishwarya pandey
Child psychologist
Mithilesh kumar sharma
Health educator
Anita Tanwar
Technician
Raj km Nagar
Lab Attendent
Ajay Raj Pundir
Store keeper
Sumit
Record clerk
Keerti Gupta
Social worker

Departmental Information:

S.No
Headings
Details
1
Name of the Department
Pediatrics
2
Date of Establishment
2017
3
Name of the HOD
Dr. Ruchika Bhatnagar
4
Facility available in Dept.
  • 1. OPD- General Pediatrics Child development clinic Immunization clinic Follow up OPD of Covid patients
  • 2. IPD – 100 beds
  • 3. PICU – 20 beds
  • 4. NICU- 5 beds
  • 5. SNCU-12 beds
  • 5. Step down-13 beds
  • 5.Total beds-150
5
Facility wise daily work load
  • 1. OPD- 100-150 patients/day
  • 2. Child development clinic-6/day
  • 3. Newborn follow up- 5-10/week
  • 4. Pulmonology – 30-40/week
  • 5. Immunization clinic- daily 150/week
6
Training activities & courses run
MBBS
  • 1. Letter of permission from Medical Council of India vide letter No.
  • MCI-34(41) (E-60)/2019 .Med/ 115574 dated 20th May 2019 for starting MBBS course for 100 students.
  • 3. First batch of 100 students have been admitted and classes has been commenced since 01 Aug 2019.
DNB
Permission from NBE obtained to start from current session of 2020-21 for 4 seats, 2 primary and 2 secondary. 3 Residents have joined the institute in Jun 2020
7
Teaching Aids available
LCD Projector
PC available
8
Skill lab
Present for simulation base teaching/learning of Basic Neonatal Resuscitation Programe(BNRP) ,Pediatics Advance Life Support(PALS) and related to all other Pediatics Procedures and equipments
10
Clinical : OPD and Inpatient daily workload
OPD- 100-150 patients/day
IPD – Admission- 5-6/day [ Bed state- 30-35/daily]
11
Total number of beds
150(NICU-5, PICU-20, SNCU-12, IPD-100, Stepdown-13)
12






Services provided
a) Non-invasive and invasive ventilation
b) Surfactant replacement therapy
c) Phototherapy & Exchange transfusion
d) Nutritional Rehabilitation
e) Total Parenteral nutrition
f) Daily Immunization services
g) Well baby clinic
h) Pediatric Asthma Clinic
i) Lactation management
j) Thalassemia care
k) Adolescent care
l) Peritoneal dialysis
m) Pediatric & Neonatal Intensive Care

Department Facilities:

Department Training:

Department Equipment:

S.No
Eqpt/ Nomenclature
PICU/Ward
NICU
OPD
TOTAL
1--
Pulse oxymeter
2
2
4
2--
Multipara monitor
60
10
70
3--
Influsion pump
40
10
50
4--
Nebulizer
4
4
1
9
5--
Pediatric ventilator
19
2
21
6--
Oxygen concentrator
4
1
5
7--
Twin beam microbilirubinometer
1
1
8--
Examination lamp
6
1
1
9--
Electronic weighing machine
6
1
3
10
10--
Suction apparatus
4
2
6
11--
Air – Aseptisizer
1
1
2
12--
Multi channel ECG machine
1
1
13--
Centrifuge
1
1
14--
Infusion warming system
1
1
15--
CPAP Machine
1
4
5
16--
Phototherapy units
8
8
17--
Portable X-ray
1
1
2
18--
Vein finder
1
1
2
19--
Blood glucose analyzer
1
2
3
20--
OT light
1
1
21--
Focus light
2
2
22--
T piece resuscitator
2
2
23--
Central monitoring system
1
1
24--
Portable compact multifunctional
monitor
1
1
25--
Radiant warmer
1
7
8
26--
Cold light view box
5
1
6
27--
BiPAP
8
0
0
8
28--
HHHFNC
8
4
0
12
29--
OXYGEN BED
43
17
60
30--
LAMINAR Flow
0
1
1

PEDIATRIC OPD & IPD SERVICES:

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DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS

VISION PLAN

To develop centre of excellence of pediatric including pediatric subspecialties in patient care,Medical education and Research.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Department of Pediatrics, GIMS, Greater Noida is dedicated to improving the health of infants, children and adolescents through excellence in patient care, education, research and advocacy with an aim at achieving the following:

  • 1. Providing state-of-the-art medical care to the children up to 18 years of age
  • 2. Imparting comprehensive medical education in the science of Pediatrics to undergraduates, postgraduates, and paramedical staff
  • 3. To cultivate, encourage and sustain an attitude of basic and advanced scientific research at all levels
  • 4. Should publish at least two papers per faculty and residents per year
  • 5. To develop “CHOICE” concept for Pediatric OPD services
  • 6. To get NICU accredited Level III by NNF
  • 7. To improve infrastructure in ward and develop children recreational facilities
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RESEARCH PROJECTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS:

1.Clinical spectrum, pathophysiology and immunological profile of SARS-nCoV2 induced multisystem inflammatory syndrome among paediatric age group: A multi-centric prospective cohort study [ICMR Approved Project]

2.Impact of nutritional counselling on infant and young child feeding practices attending OPD in a tertiary care hospital in western UP-PI- Dr.(Brig). R K Gupta

3.Selected congenital anomalies and maternal risk factors; a case control study . PI- Dr.(Brig). R K Gupta

4.Association of sleep habits with anthropometric indices and blood pressure in infants: An observational study.

5.Does Shock Index predict shock in Pediatric Severe Dengue patient : A prospective observational study.

DISSERTATION PROJECTS OF DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS:

S.No
Topic
Candidate & Guide
1
Clinical and investigative profile of Covid 19in Pediatric patients and its delayed effects in level 2 facility in North India.
Dr. Faisal Qamal Guide- Dr. (Brig). Rakesh Gupta
2
Clinical profile and outcome of neonates born to mothers with sars-cov2-infection: a prospective observational study
Dr. Shazmeen Imran Guide- Dr. (Brig). R. K. Gupta
3
Clinico-etiological profile of Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia at a tertiary care hospital
Dr Azhar L Guide: Dr.(Brig) Rakesh Gupta
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CME/WORKSHOPED ORGANIZED BY THE DEPARTMENT

(a) 4 BLS workshops for health care workers..

(b) Organized Awareness seminar on projecting, promoting and supporting breast feeding at health facilities in association with BPNI.

(c) Organised Basic NRP workshop with IAP for training of doctors and nursing staff.

(d) Organised Pediatric skill workshop for training of health care staff in management of children with Covids.

(e) Organised CME on Basic NRP Protocol (awarded 3 credit hours from UPMCI.

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DEPARTMENTAL ACHIEVEMENTS :

1. NBE approval for Postgraduate courses in Pediatrics since 2020.

2.Improvement in infrastructure in the form of a central nursing station, 20 bedded PICU and level III NICU, besides improved ambience of the ward Ass.

3.Improvement in the equipment status with all modern equipment like ventilators , central monitoring system etc available.

4.Innovations in Patient Care: “CHOICE” banner (Comprehensive child Healthcare, OPD services and Immunization Clinic Everyday). Availability of all vaccines (including the ‘optional’ ones), under the guidance of the Pediatrician to ensure optimal care along with additional facility of sick and well baby care and health education of parents.

5.Basic life support (BLS) accredited center by Central IAP- 2019.

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Dr.(Brig) Rakesh Gupta

MD (Pediatrics), M Phil (HHSM) FIAP

Professor Pediatrics

Director, GIMS

Dr (Brig) Rakesh Gupta is an alumnus of JN Medical College Aligarh and did MD in Pediatrics from prestigious Armed Forces Medical College Pune and M.Phil in Hospital and health system Management (HHSM) from BITS Pilani and trained in NABH. During his illustrious AFMS carrier, he has held a various appointments in field as Regimental Medical officer and worked as Pediatrician in tertiary care Armed Forces hospitals at Delhi, Lucknow and Pune. He was actively involved in undergraduate and Post graduate teaching as Professor of Pediatrics at Armed Forces Medical College Pune, Base Hospital Delhi Cantt and Command Hospital Lucknow. He is a recognized supervisor & guide for post graduate candidates of DCH, MD (Paeds) & DNB at universities of Delhi, Pune, MUHS Nashik, RGUHS Bangalore, West Bengal UHS Kolkata, HIMS Dehradun, A M U Aligarh, Dy Patil University Mumbai and National Board of Examinations, New Delhi.

For his dedicated and committed service to the Armed Forces, the officer has been bestowed upon "Chief of Army chief staff commendation" thrice in 2009, 2013 and 2017. He was also awarded "GOC-in-C Commendation" in 2016 for exemplary services while commanding a Military hospital. He is a pediatrician par excellence and has been awarded prestigious FIAP by Indian academy of pediatrics for his contribution in the field of Pediatrics. He has published over 50 papers in National & international Journals and presented more than 100 papers in conferences. He was heading the department of Pediatrics, AFMC Pune, before he took over as Director of GIMS Greater Noida on 21 Jul 2018.

Under his mentorship, the Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) has been awarded by state government for treating the maximum number of patients during the second wave of Covid. The award comes after evaluating over 67 government and private medical colleges in categories such as the number of patients treated, research and publication, and innovation

Details of Research publications by Dr.(Brig) Rakesh Gupta

  • 1. Rangarao R, Sharma YS, Gupta RK, Malik RK. Impact of Prophylactic use of Colony Stimulating Factors on the Pattern of Neutropenia and Infections in moderately intensive Chemotherapy published in MJAFI Vol 53 NO 3 July 1997 [ AWARD PAPER].
    2. Crouzon’s Syndrome with Hydrocephalus- Published in Indian Pediatrics Volume 38, Number 2, Feb 2001 issue.
    3. Levamisole Induced Ataxia –Published in Indian Pediatrics Vol 38, Number 4, April 2001 page 417- 419.
    4. Furazolidine Induced Erythema Multiforme- Published in Medical Journal Armed Forces India -MJAFI 2001;57:256-257.
    5. Schizencephaly Type- I Published in Indian Pediatrics Vol 38, Number 9 Sep 2001 , page 1049-52.
    6. Kippel Feil syndrome with Pulmonary cyst Published in Medical Journal Armed Forces India 2002 ; 58 :158-159.
    7. Treacher Collins Syndrome : A report on two Cases Published in Medical Journal Armed Forces India 2002; 58 :267-268.
    8. Is it Hydranencephaly –A Variant ? Published in Medical Journal Armed Forces India 2002 ; 58 : 338-339 .
    9. Sjogren – Larsoon Syndrome. Published in Medical Journal Armed Forces India 2002 ; 58 : 352-354.
    10. Bochdalek Hernia in a child published in MJAFI 2004 : 60 ( No 3 ) : 305-306.
    11. Gupta R, Gupta KK, Jain BR, Garg RK.. ABC and VED analysis in medical stores inventory control.MJAFI.2007.63 (4): 325-327.
    12. Gupta R, Prasad PL. Clinical profile of special children at Asha centre.MJAFI.2008.64 (2): 143-44.
    13. Gupta R, Prasad PL. Congenital Hypoplasia of Depressor Angularis Oris Muscle. MJAFI.2009.65 (1): 188-189.
    14. Gupta R, Garg A, Venkateshwar V, Kanitkar M. Spectrum of childhood tuberculosis in BCG vaccinated and unvaccinated children. MJAFI.2009.65 (4): 305-307.
    15. Gupta R, Gupta A, Kanitkar M. Stavudine induced Acute Pancreatitis in Pediatric Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection. MJAFI. 2010;66 : 175-176.
    16. Gupta R, Khera S, Kanitkar M. Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency. MJAFI.2011;67 (1): 69-71.
    17. Midhun R, Kumar P, Gupta R. Child with ventricular septal defect, absent left upper limb pulses and dysmorphism. MJAFI.2011.67 (2):301-2.
    18. Khera S. Gupta R. Incidence of Thrombocytopenia following phototheapy in Hyperbilirubinemic neonates. MJAFI.2011.67 (4):329-332.
    19. Gupta A, Holla RG, Gupta R, Devgan A. Daily immunization services: A moral duty, not an empty slogan. MJAFI.2012.68 (4):399-402.
    20. Kumar P, Katoch M, Bhatia S, Gupta R. William’s syndrome with mitral valve disease: A case report. MJAFI.2012.68 (4):399-402.
    21. Chobey M, Gupta R, Gupta G. Effects of Iron Supplementation of LBW Infants: Is it all about it? . Pediatrics. Jan 4, 2013. [ INTERNATIONAL].
    22. Gupta R, Praveen R, Sharma M .Can we prevent Pediatric HIV?: Experience at a tertiary care hospital. MJAFI.2013.69 (3):218-221.
    23. Gupta R, Singh V, Patrikar S,Hazra N,Mathai SS. Is procalcitonin useful in early diagnosis of serious bacterial infections in children?. Journal of Nepal paediatric society.2013.Vol 33(No.2):109-9. [ INTERNATIONAL].
    24. Gupta R, Pandey A, John BM. Home visits: a cost effective strategy to improve newborn survival. Lancet.2013. Vol-382. Nov 16. (9905):1627 [ INTERNATIONAL].
    25. Kumar M, Sen S, Gupta RK, Chaturbhuj DN, Tripathy SP, Paranjape RS. Prevalence of drug resistance in human immunodeficiency virus type 1 infected, treatment naïve children in Pune, India" AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2014 Mar;30(3):294-8.
    26. Mishra MN, Dudeja P, Gupta RK. Association of HLA-Class II and IgE Serum Levels in Pediatric Asthma. Iran J Immunol.2014;11(1):21-28. [ INTERNATIONAL].
    27. Mishra MN, Dudeja P, Gupta RK. A study on human leucocyte antigen class I molecules in Pediatric Asthma. Indian Journal of Biochemistry & Biophysics.2014;Vol 51:160-163.
    28. Kumar D*, Sodhi K, Gupta R and Kale R . A Rare Case of Congenital Teratoma Arising from Hard Palate in a New Born. Pediat Therapeut 2014, Vol 4(3): 1000207.
    29. Gupta R, Khera S, Thapar RK. Efficacy of 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine over 7-valent (PCV7). Pediatrics. Sep 19, 2014. [ INTERNATIONAL].
    30. Gupta R, Sandipan S, Mahajan V, Venkatesh G, Srivastava K. A study of psychological impact of diagnosis of HIV in children and adolescents in Indian population. HIV/AIDS Res Treat Open J. 2015; 2(1): 16-20 [ INTERNATIONAL].
    31. Badal S, Gupta R, Kumar P, Sharma M, Chhajta DS. Cardiac manifestations in HIV infected children. Are they under diagnosed? HIV/AIDS Res Treat Open J. 2015; 2(1): 21-26. [ INTERNATIONAL].
    32. Agrawal A, Gupta R, Sodhi KD, Raghav V. Is Iron Defi ciency Anaemia, a risk Factor For Wheeze Associated Respiratory Tract Infection in Children?.J Nepal Paediatr Soc 2014;34(3):195-199. [ INTERNATIONAL].
    33. Kumar A, Gupta R, Kumar P, Sharma M. “An Assessment of Risk Factors for Congenital Heart Diseases in Children of Age Group 0-10 Years: A Case Control Study”. JEMDS. 2015; Vol. 4 (26): 4442-4447.
    34. Dash S, Kumar M, Gupta R, Saxena A. A rare case of BCGiosis with se¬vere combined immunodeficiency. HIV/AIDS Res Treat Open J. 2015; 2(1): 41-43. [ INTERNATIONAL].
    35. Gupta R, Bajpai A, Singh RK, Thapar RK. Is Continuous Positive Airway Pressure with Helmet is better device than Mask in Infants with Bronchiolitis ? Pediatrics. 135:4: e 868-e875 [ INTERNATIONAL].
    36. Gupta R, Pathania A, Gupta A, Kumar N, Jatana SK. A Study of prevalence of lipid abnormalities in HIV infected children among Indian population. HIV/AIDS Res Treat Open J. 2015; 2(2): 51-54. [ INTERNATIONAL].
    37. Bidhan Shifa, Dhingra S, Gupta R. Do we use Room Air for Resuscitation in Preterms. Pediatrics.2017. Vol-139.Issue1. 12 Feb 2017 [ INTERNATIONAL],
    38. Reddy AP, Thapar, Gupta RK. Electrolyte disturbances in critically ill children admitted to Pediatric Tertiary care center. JEMDS. 2017; Vol. 6 (41): 3269-3273.
    39. Singh RK, Thapar RK, Gupta RK, Abhijit YV. Factors affecting Drug Compliance in Paediatric Asthma..J Nepal Paediatr Soc 2017;37(1):31-359.
    40. Locham J, Shaw SC, Dalal SS, Gupta R. Congenital tuberculosis in a neonate: a case report. Med J Armed Forces India. 2019 Jan;75(1):96-98,
    41. Bidhan S, Shaw SC, Saravagi G, Gupta R. Congenital depression of neonatal skull, Article accepted for publication, 19 Dec 2017, Medical Journal Armed Forces India.
    42. Kalra S, Sood A, Venkatnarayan K, Gupta R. Use of Furosemide Stress Test for Edema Control and predicting acute kidney injury for children with Nephrotic Syndrome. Indian J Child Health. 2017: 4(4); 488-491.
    43. Rawat A, Shaw SC, Kalra S, Gupta R. Prader Willi Syndome: a syndromic cause of morbid obesity. Article accepted for publication. J Mar Med Soc:2018;20:76-8.
    44. Jain S, Thapar, Gupta RK. Complete coverage and covering completely: Breast feeding and complementary feeding: Knowledge, attitude, and practices of mothers. MJAFI.2018.74 (1):29-32.
    45. Adhikari KM, Joshi D, Gupta R. Accreditation of service hospitals: Time to move towards state of readiness. MJAFI, 2018; 74: 94-6.
    46. Garg N, Gupta R. Can Serum Neutrophil Gelatinase- Associated Lipocalin Be Precisely used as a diagnostic marker of sepsis in pediatric cases?. Ped Crit Car Med.2017.
    47. Paidy AR, Thapar RK, Gupta R K. Electrolyte disturbances in critically ill children admitted to Pediatric tertiary care. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2017. 6(41):3269-3273.
    48. Saxena A, Jain G, Gupta R. Comment on : Effectiveness of antibacterial prophylaxis during induction chemotherapy in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2018. 30 Mar. DOI:10.1002/pbc.27044.
    49. Bajpai A, Gupta R, Thapar R. Leigh’s Syndrome due to Unreported Heterozygous Variations in NDUFAF6 Gene. Pediatr Oncall J. 2018;15: 41-42 .
    50. Shaw SC, Venkatnarayan K, Gupta R. Is High-Flow Nasal Cannula Useful as Primary Respiratory Support in Preterm Infants? . Neonatology. 2018; 114 (1): 25.
    51. Shaw SC, Chand K, Ranjan S, Gupta R. Missing anus: do not miss it. Med J Armed Forces India. 2019 Oct;75(4):479-48.
    52. Vandana Rani, Sanjeevan Sharma, Rakesh Gupta, Gaurav Mahajan. Correlation of growth and gonadal dysfunction with pre-teenage serum ferritin levels in patients of transfusion dependent beta thalassemia major. Journal of Pediatric Critical care. Vol. 6 - No.1 Jan-Feb 2019:33-36.
    53. Locham J, Shaw SC, Dalal SS, Gupta R. Congenital Tuberculosis in a neonate. MJAFI, Vol 75, Issue 1, Jan 2019:96-98.
    54. Gupta R, Sanjeev RK, Agarwal A, Tomar RPS, Kumar N, Dutt V, Gupta S. A study of hepatitis A virus seropositivity among children aged between 1 and 5 years of age: Implications for universal immunization. MJAFI, Vol 75, Issue 3, Jul 2019:335-338.
    55. Bidhan S, Shaw SC, Saravagi G, Gupta R. Congenital depression of neonatal skull. MJAFI, Vol 75, Issue 4, Oct 2019:464-466.
    56. Saxena A, Kalra S, Shaw SC, Venkatnarayan K, Sood A, Tewari VV, Gupta R. Correction of hypernatremic dehydration in neonates with supervised breast-feeding: A cross-sectional observational study. Med J Armed Forces India. 2020 Oct;76(4):438-442.
    57. Muhammed S, Shaw SC, Rawat A, Joy DV, Sood A, Venkatnarayan K, Gupta R. Improving exclusive breast feeding in first 24 hours of life using Plan-to-study-act cycle in a tertiary care hospital. . Med J Armed Forces India. 2020 Jul;76(3):325-332.
    58. Upadhyay R, Aprajita, Srivastava S, Raja A, Gupta RK. Healthcare professionals' knowledge, attitudes, and practices on coronavirus disease in Western Uttar Pradesh. J Edu Health Promot 2020;9:359.
    59. Agarwal N, Jain P, Pathak R, Gupta R. Telemedicine in India: A tool for transforming health care in the era of COVID-19 pandemic. J Edu Health Promot 2020;9:190.
    60. Vivek Gupta, Rahul C. Bhoyar, Abhinav, Saurabh Srivastava, Rashmi Upadhayay, Mohamed Imran, Rakesh Gupta, Vinod Scaria, and Sridhar Sivasubbu. Asymptomatic reinfection in two healthcare workers from India with genetically distinct SARS-CoV-2. Clin Infect Dis. 2020 Sep 23;ciaa1451.
    61. Kumar M, Dudeja P, Shaw SC, Chand K, Ranjan S, Gupta R. Impact of individualized nutritional counseling on infant and young child feeding practices. MJAFI, Vol 75, Issue 1, Oct 2021:479-481.
    62. Rahul C Bhoyar , Abhinav Jain, Vivek Gupta, Rakesh Gupta, etal. High throughput detection and genetic epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 using COVIDSeq next-generation sequencing. PLoS One. 2021 Feb 17;16(2):e024711

Handbooks

  • 1. Handbook for medical officers – Facts and figures in Pediatrics.
    2. Handbook on Childhood Asthma for parents.
    3. Handbook on Pediatric HIV for Medical officers.
    4. Logbook for Undergraduates

    • ACADEMICS by Dr.(Brig) Rakesh Gupta

    Awards and appreciations by Dr.(Brig) Rakesh Gupta

    RESOURCE PERSON / FACULTY:

  • • Pediatric HIV and AIDS at NACO, MoHFW, Govt of India, New Delhi.
    • Pediatric pulmonology, IAP.
    • IAP Allergy & Anti-Tobacco chapter.
    • Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illnesses ( IMNCI) and.
    • RNTCP.
    • Special interest – Pediatric Infectious diseases, Pulmonology & HIV.
    • Scientific expert group for clinical trials on AIDS clinical trial group [ACTG] HIV at NIAID USA

    • Dr.Ruchika Bhatnagar

    MD Pediatrics (KGMU)

    Associate Professor & HOD

    Dr Ruchika Bhatnagar did her MBBS from S.N Medical College , Agra in year 2011 & thereafter she completed MD Pediatrics from Moti Lal Nehru Medical College, Allahabad ( affiliated to KGMU) in year 2014. After her postgraduation , she joined Shri Ram Murti Smarak Institute of Medical Sciences, Bareilly as a Senior Resident. With her hard work & diligence she got promoted to Assistant Professor in 2016, followed by post of Associate Professor in 2020. After gaining 11 years of vast teaching experience in the field of Pediatrics, she later got appointed as Associate Professor & Head , Department of Pediatrics at GIMS , Greater Noida.

  • • Certified IAP BLS , NRP & PALS instructor .
    • Trained in Revised Basic Course Workshop & AETCOM.
    • Trained in Curriculum Implementation Support Program II.
    • Trained in Basic course in Biomedical Research

    • Her areas of key interest include Pediatric Infectious Disease, Neonatology, Pediatric Asthma & Allergy, Immunization & Social Pediatrics.

    Details of Research publications by Dr.Ruchika Bhatnagar

    • 1. Kumari A, Rai PL, Bhatnagar R, et al. Clinicolaboratory Parameters of Pediatric COVID-19 Patients and Its Correlation with Outcome: A Study at a Teaching Hospital of Northern India. Pediatr Inf Dis 2022;4(1):6–10.
      2. Kumari A, Sahai L, Kumar S, Bhatnagar R. Evaluation of Acute Kidney Injury and Its Risk Factors in Children Admitted with Diagnosis of Nephrotic Syndrome. J Ped Nephrol 2021;9(4):1-7.
      3. Gupta A, Bhatnagar R, Prasad PL. Peripheral cytopenia in children: a hospital-based study. Int J Contemp Pediatr 2020;7:84-9.
      4. Bhatnagar R, Sahai L. Resurgence of diphtheria and its outcome among children in western Uttar Pradesh: a battle to conquer. Int J Contemp Pediatr 2020;7:149-53.
      5. Bhatnagar R, Siddiqui SA, Rai PL, Tomar V, Verma MK, Sharma P. 'Don't leap to a conclusion of sepsis!' Congenital adrenal hyperplasia in male neonates: case series and literature review. Trop Doct. 2020 Jan;50(1):91-94.
      6. Bhatnagar R, Prasad PL. Rare Association of Bilateral Anotia with Congenital Facial Palsy. J Nepal Paediatr Soc 2015;35(2):195-197.
      7. Bhatnagar R, Prasad P. Acute Psychosis in a Child with Severe Dengue. J Nepal Paediatr Soc 2017;37(3):273-275

    Dr. Sujaya Mukhopadhyay

    MBBS, DCH, DNB, MRCPCH

    Assistant Professor

    I did my MBBS and DCH from Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College, AMU, Aligarh, U.P and later DNB Pediatrics from K.G. Patel Children Hospital, Vadodara, Gujarat. Thereafter I successfully cleared MRCPCH exam. I did my Senior residency in Dept of Pediatrics in School of Medical Science and Research, Greater Noida and joined Govt. Institute of Medical Sciences in 2020 as Assistant Professor in Pediatrics. Before joining GIMS, I also worked as Assistant Professor in School of Medical Science and Research, Greater Noida. My areas of interest include intensive care and deveplepmental pediatrics though all aspects of Pediatrics intrigue me.

    Details of Research publications by Dr. Sujaya Mukhopadhyay

    • 1.Mukhopadhyay S, Bhattacharjee P, Joshi P. School based screening tools for childhood obesity: a comparison of TSFT, WHR and BMI. Int J Contemp Pediatr 2017;4:370- 3.
      2.Hassan N, Mukhopadhyay S, Mohan S. Morbidity and mortality profile of preterm neonates admitted in neonatal intensive care unit of a tertiary care centre in Western Uttar Pradesh, India. Int J Contemp Pediatr 2019;6:1859-62.
      3.Bhattacharjee P,Mukhopadhyay S, Joshi P, Singh S. Food habits and obesity: a study in adolescents. Int J Contemp Pediatr 2017;4:336-40.
      4.Hassan N, Mukhopadhyay S, Bhattacharjee P, Sinha R. Bed side prognostic markers for dengue fever: serum lactate, base excess and central peripheral temperature gradient. Int J Contemp Pediatr 2017;4:2041-5.
      5.Mukhopadhyay S, Hassan N. Etiology and clinico-hematological profile of neonates with pathological unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia: a tertiary care centre experience. Int J Contemp Pediatr 2019;6:1888-92.
      6.Prasun B, Payas J, Sujaya M. Prediction of relapses in children with idiopathic steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome: a retrospective study. Int J Contemp Pediatr 2017;4:57-61.

    Dr. Sanju Yadav

    MBBS, DNB

    Senior Resident

    Details of Research publications by Dr.Sanju Yadav