Child Specialist & NICU Care in Medchal and Shadnagar
Gentle, expert care for your child from the first day of life through the teenage years. Consultations, vaccinations, newborn care and a NICU at Medchal, with 24×7 emergency support at both branches.
- Birth to Adolescence
- IAP Vaccination Schedule
- NICU at Medchal
- 24×7 Paediatric Emergency
- Aarogyasri at Shadnagar
Paediatrics at Pragnya Hospitals, Medchal and Shadnagar
Children are not small adults. Their illnesses can change quickly, and they need doctors and nurses who know how to examine, reassure and treat them. Our Department of Paediatrics sees children from birth, including premature newborns, through adolescence.
Our NICU at the Medchal branch is next to the maternity unit, so newborns who need special care get it without delay. At both branches, our 24×7 emergency team is ready for high fevers, breathing problems and dehydration at any hour.
Conditions we treat
- Fever and viral infections
- Cough, cold and breathing difficulty
- Asthma and wheezing
- Diarrhoea, vomiting and dehydration
- Dengue, typhoid and malaria in children
- Newborn jaundice
- Premature and low-birth-weight babies
- Ear, throat and skin infections
- Allergies and rashes
- Growth and nutrition concerns
- Bedwetting and stomach pain
- Seizures with fever
Treatments and services
- Child and adolescent consultations
- Vaccinations following the Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) schedule
- Newborn check-ups and care
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Medchal
- Growth and development monitoring
- Paediatric admission and IV fluids
- 24×7 paediatric emergency care
- Nutrition and feeding advice
Bring your child to the emergency department straight away if
- A baby under 3 months has a temperature of 38°C (100.4°F) or higher
- Breathing is fast, noisy or difficult, or the lips look blue
- Your child is unusually drowsy, floppy or hard to wake
- There are very few wet nappies, or your child refuses all fluids
- A fit (seizure) happens
- A rash does not fade when you press a glass against it
24×7 emergency: Medchal 73374 49300 · Shadnagar 96038 11102
Why choose Pragnya Hospitals for paediatrics
From day one
Newborn and NICU care next to our maternity unit at Medchal.
Vaccines on schedule
We follow the IAP immunisation schedule and remind you of due dates.
Always open
Paediatric emergencies are seen 24×7 at both branches.
Close to home
Child care in Medchal and Shadnagar, with no trip to the city.
Available at both branches
Medchal (Hyderabad North)
- Address
- Plot No. 2 & 3, Venkata Ramaiah Colony, Opp. Bawarchi, Medchal 501401
- Phone
- +91 73374 49300
- Hours
- Open 24 hours · All 7 days
Shadnagar (Farooqnagar)
- Address
- 13-286/1, Hyderabad Road, Shadnagar, Farooqnagar 509216
- Phone
- +91 96038 11102
- Hours
- Open 24 hours · All 7 days
Cashless treatment is available with major health insurance providers at both branches, and our Shadnagar branch is Aarogyasri empanelled for eligible treatments. Call us to check your coverage.
Frequently asked questions
From what age do you see children?
From birth, including premature newborns in our NICU, through adolescence.
Do you give childhood vaccinations?
Yes. We follow the Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) immunisation schedule and offer all recommended childhood vaccines. Call to book your child's vaccination visit.
What should I do if my baby has a fever?
For babies under 3 months, any temperature of 38°C (100.4°F) or higher needs to be checked straight away; please come to our emergency department. For older children, see a doctor if the fever lasts more than 48 hours or your child seems very unwell.
Is there a NICU at both branches?
Our NICU is at the Medchal branch. Our Shadnagar branch provides newborn and child care and 24×7 emergency support. Call us and we will guide you to the right branch for your baby.
Is children's treatment covered under Aarogyasri?
Our Shadnagar branch is Aarogyasri empanelled, and many paediatric treatments are covered. Bring your card and our team will confirm eligibility for your child's treatment.
Do I need an appointment?
For routine visits and vaccinations, booking ahead reduces waiting time. A sick child can be brought to our emergency department at any time, no appointment needed.
Reviewed by the Department of Paediatrics, Pragnya Hospitals · Updated October 2026. This page is for general information and does not replace a consultation with a doctor.
Book a consultation with our Paediatrics team
Call us or book online. Emergencies are seen 24×7, no appointment needed.