Best Pediatrician in Srinagar —
Pediatric & Neonatal Care
Our pediatric and neonatal care services cover every stage of your child's health journey — from a newborn's first check-up to specialized critical care. Each service is led by Dr. Zahoor Hussain Daraz, Consultant Paediatrician & Neonatologist, and delivered at Medicare Super Speciality Hospital, Srinagar, with protocols built on Level-III NICU standards and WHO clinical guidelines.
Explore our core services below, or book a consultation directly for your child's specific need — whether that's a routine vaccination, a growth concern, or a respiratory issue.
Dr. Zahoor Hussain Daraz
Consultant Paediatrician & Neonatologist
- NICU Consultation & Level-III Critical Care
- Newborn Screening & Growth Monitoring
- Child Vaccination & Immunization Protocols
- Pediatric Respiratory & Allergy Management
Specialized Clinical Services
Dedicated care modules for infants, toddlers, and young children in Srinagar.
NICU Consultation & Care
Level-III intensive nursery, incubators, CPAP & phototherapy. Round-the-clock neonatal critical care for premature and low-birth-weight babies, led by a Singapore-trained neonatologist.
Newborn Screening & Growth
Metabolic blood panels, WHO growth percentiles & nutrition. Early detection of metabolic and developmental concerns, with growth tracked against WHO benchmarks at every visit.
Child Vaccination
Painless vaccines under cold-chain monitoring. Complete immunization schedules for infants and children, administered under strict cold-chain protocols for safety and efficacy.
Pediatric Respiratory & Allergy
Asthma protocols, wheezing care & nebulization. Evidence-based management of asthma, recurrent wheezing, and childhood allergies, including nebulization and CPAP support when needed.
What Sets Our Pediatric Care Apart
- Level-III NICU infrastructure with round-the-clock monitoring for premature and critical newborns.
- Growth and development tracked against WHO benchmarks at every clinical visit.
- Cold-chain monitored vaccination protocols (2°C–8°C) for maximum safety and efficacy.
- Evidence-based respiratory and allergy management, including Bubble CPAP and advanced nebulization support.
- Care led by a Singapore-trained neonatologist with 20+ years of active clinical practice in Kashmir and internationally.
Have an urgent concern about your child's health? Call our pediatric team directly or book a same-day consultation.
Looking for the best pediatrician in Srinagar for your child's next check-up, vaccination, or a specialist NICU consultation? Book an appointment with Dr. Zahoor Hussain Daraz today.
Book Appointment NowFrequently Asked Questions
Verified clinical guidance on pediatric care and newborn health in Srinagar.
When should I take my newborn to a pediatrician in Srinagar?
Your first pediatric visit should ideally be scheduled within 3 to 5 days of birth, followed by regular check-ups at 1 month, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, and then yearly or as recommended by the doctor.
What is neonatal jaundice and how is it managed by Dr. Zahoor?
Neonatal jaundice is the yellowing of a newborn's skin and eyes due to elevated bilirubin levels. It is managed using advanced double and triple-surface phototherapy (light therapy) to safely break down bilirubin or, in rare cases, exchange transfusion.
What respiratory support facilities do you offer for children?
We offer non-invasive and invasive respiratory support including nasal oxygen therapy, pediatric nebulization for asthma, and high-end support with CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) and mechanical ventilators.
How do you treat childhood growth concerns and malnutrition?
We follow WHO-standard therapeutic protocols for growth monitoring, addressing severe acute malnutrition (SAM) using specialized nutritional guidance, along with iron and essential micro-nutrient supplementation under strict clinical monitoring.
Is a pediatrician the same as a pediatric surgeon?
No — a pediatrician (like Dr. Zahoor Hussain Daraz) manages a child's overall health, illnesses, infections, growth, nutrition, and vaccination, while a pediatric surgeon performs surgical operations. Most childhood health concerns are managed by a pediatrician.