Finding the right paediatrician can make a big difference when you’re navigating everything from routine check-ups and vaccinations to childhood illnesses and developmental concerns.
We asked parents in the IPF community to share paediatricians they have consulted and would recommend based on their personal experiences. Below are the latest recommendations shared in 2026, followed by recommendations from our earlier community list.
The recommendations are shared by parents based on their individual experiences and are not rankings or endorsements. A doctor’s availability, hospital affiliation and consultation details may change, so please verify the latest information before visiting.
Paediatricians Recommended by Mumbai Parents — 2026
Dr. Prashant Gandhi
Clinic: Ayushi Clinic
Location: Borivali West
A parent appreciated that Dr. Prashant Gandhi does not prescribe unnecessary medicines and is always ready to listen and answer questions.
Dr. Khadija Taskeen
Clinic: Taskeen’s Tiny Care
Location: Marol, Andheri
A parent described Dr. Khadija Taskeen as having a different approach towards paediatrics and parenting and shared a positive experience with her.
Dr. Forum Kothari
Clinic: All Pediatric Care
Location: Worli
A parent described Dr. Forum Kothari as very approachable and invested in the child’s journey.
Dr. Hiren Doshi
Hospital: Nanavati Hospital
Location: Vile Parle
A parent appreciated Dr. Hiren Doshi for providing proper guidance, avoiding unwanted medication and being available for queries.
Dr. Sapre
Clinic: Dr. Sapre Clinic
Location: Vile Parle East
A parent appreciated that Dr. Sapre gives sufficient time to patients during consultations.
Dr. Camy Doshi
Clinic: BabyCare
Location: Tilaknagar, Chembur
A parent described Dr. Camy Doshi as approachable and sensible, and appreciated the experience with their child.
Dr. PV Subramaniam
Clinic: Dr. PV Subramaniam Children’s Clinic
Location: Chembur
A parent appreciated Dr. Subramaniam’s simple approach and specifically mentioned that they felt he did not prescribe unnecessary medicines.
Dr. Padmaja Dange
Location: Mulund East
A parent described Dr. Padmaja Dange as approachable, with quick diagnosis and good treatment and response.
Dr. Deep Parekh
Location: Ghatkopar
Community recommendation from the earlier IPF list.
Dr. Swapnil Kadam
Clinic: Sunshine Clinic
Location: Kandivali West
Also associated with Neon Critical Care, Malad/Marve Road, according to the earlier community list.
Dr. Suhas V. Prabhu
Location: Matunga East
Hospital: Hinduja Hospital
Dr. Sajid Pawar
Hospital/Clinic: Fathima Children Hospital and Criticare Centre
Location: Jogeshwari West
Dr. Suyog Phadke
Dr. Atul Deokar
Location: Shastrinagar, Andheri West
Dr. Sharik Khan
Hospital: Asha Pediatric Hospital / City Hospital
Location: Kurla West
Dr. Santosh P. Dethe
Clinic: Vatsalya Child Care Clinic
Location: Kalwa West, Thane
Dr. Bharat J. Parmar
Location: Opera House
Dr. Nazim Naik
Location: Mazgaon
Dr. Meena Narayan
Location: Vikhroli
Dr. Rahul Verma
Location: Charni Road
Dr. Pankaj Parekh
Location: Peddar Road
Dr. Ashish Shah
Location: Mumbai Central
Dr. Devang Shah
Location: Borivali West
Dr. Uday Nadkarni
Clinic: Nahar Medical Centre
Dr. Sanjeev Ahuja
Hospital: Hiranandani Hospital
Location: Powai
Dr. Cyrus Contractor
Hospital: Breach Candy Hospital
Location: Five Gardens
Dr. K.K. Singh
Location: Malad East
Dr. Pawan Surekha
Location: Malad East
Dr. Ravindra Chittal
Location: Bandra
Dr. Deepak Ugra
Location: Versova
Hospitals: Lilavati Hospital and Hinduja Hospital
Dr. Sanjay Sharma
Location: Bandra
Hospital: Holy Family Hospital
Dr. Minal Kothari
Location: Santacruz West
Dr. Anand Rane
Clinic: Shivani Medical Centre and NICU
Location: Chikoowadi, Borivali West
Dr. S.D. Yadav
Hospital: Colours Hospitals
Dr. S.K. Das
Clinic: Das Clinic
Dr. Pooja Tanwani
Hospital: Pooja Hospital
Location: Opposite Wockhardt Hospital
More Paediatricians Recommended by Mumbai Parents
These recommendations were shared by parents in our earlier IPF community discussions:
- Dr. Bhupendra Avasthi
- Dr. Suhas V. Prabhu — Matunga East and Hinduja Hospital
- Dr. Sajid Pawar — Fathima Children Hospital and Criticare Centre, Jogeshwari West
- Dr. Suyog Phadke
- Dr. Atul Deokar — Shastrinagar, Andheri West
- Dr. Sharik Khan — Asha Pediatric Hospital / City Hospital, Kurla West
- Dr. Santosh P. Dethe — Vatsalya Child Care Clinic, Kalwa West, Thane
- Dr. Bharat J. Parmar — Opera House
- Dr. Nazim Naik — Mazgaon
- Dr. Deep Parekh — Ghatkopar
- Dr. Swapnil Kadam — Sunshine Clinic, Kandivali West; Neon Critical Care, Malad/Marve Road
- Dr. Meena Narayan — Vikhroli
- Dr. Rahul Verma — Charni Road
- Dr. Pankaj Parekh — Peddar Road
- Dr. Ashish Shah — Mumbai Central
- Dr. Devang Shah — Borivali West
- Dr. Uday Nadkarni — Nahar Medical Centre
- Dr. Sanjeev Ahuja — Hiranandani Hospital, Powai
- Dr. Cyrus Contractor — Breach Candy Hospital, Five Gardens
- Dr. K.K. Singh — Malad East
- Dr. Pawan Surekha — Malad East
- Dr. Ravindra Chittal — Bandra
- Dr. Deepak Ugra — Versova, Lilavati and Hinduja
- Dr. Sanjay Sharma — Bandra, Holy Family Hospital
- Dr. Minal Kothari — Santacruz West
- Dr. Anand Rane — Shivani Medical Centre and NICU, Chikoowadi, Borivali West
- Dr. S.D. Yadav — Colours Hospitals
- Dr. S.K. Das — Das Clinic
- Dr. Pooja Tanwani — Pooja Hospital, opposite Wockhardt Hospital
How to Choose a Paediatrician
When choosing a paediatrician for your child, consider:
- Location and accessibility: A clinic close to home can be especially helpful for frequent visits or emergencies.
- Communication style: Look for a doctor who takes time to listen to your concerns and explain the treatment plan.
- Approach to medication: You may want to understand the doctor’s approach to antibiotics, tests and medication.
- Availability: Ask about consultation timings and how the clinic handles urgent concerns outside regular hours.
- Your child’s comfort: A paediatrician who makes your child feel comfortable can make routine visits much easier.
- Hospital affiliations: If you prefer a particular hospital for emergencies or admissions, check where the doctor currently has admitting privileges.
Remember that every child’s needs are different, and a doctor who works well for one family may not necessarily be the right fit for another.
Have a Paediatrician to Recommend?
Have you had a good experience with a paediatrician in Mumbai? Share your recommendation with the IPF community and help other parents discover doctors based on real experiences.
Disclaimer: These recommendations are based on experiences shared by members of the IPF community and are provided for informational purposes only. They are not medical advice, rankings or endorsements. Doctor affiliations, clinic locations, consultation timings and availability may change. Please verify current details directly with the doctor or hospital before visiting.