
Introduction
The Department of Paediatrics came into existence in June 2005. Presently it has 3
units with bed strength of 90. In addition we have 20 bedded NICU with 6 High dependency
beds and 8 PICU with state of the art equipments and dedicated staff. Dr. Sara Dhanawade
heads the department.
 Programmes Offered
Starting MD Paediatrics - 1 seat per year(from May 2011)
Increase in Seat 1+2=3 seat per year (from May 2013)
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Department infrastructure and facilities
Well-equipped PICU with average admission of 400 per year.
NICU at Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Medical College & Hospital, Sangli.
NICU Incharge - Dr. Amit Vikas Tagare
Qualification:
MBBS 1999 - Shivaji University, Kolhapur
MD (Pediatrics) 2006 - Mumbai University,
DCH 2005 - CPS of Bombay, Mumbai
DNB (Pediatrics) 2006- NBE, Delhi
DNB (Neonatology) 2012 - NBE, Delhi
Neonatology Trainee Jan 2010- Mar 2011- Liverpool Hospital, NSW,
Australia
20 beds with 6 High dependency beds. This is a Tertiary Referral Unit providing all
modern monitoring & intervention modalities. His unit has annual admission rate of more
than 600.
This unit is active in clinical research. We are planning start the Neonatal Fellowship
programme in near future
Well-equipped NICU (Level II)
Both the ICUs have dedicated staff and state of the art equipments and we cater to a diverse
mix of Medical and Surgical problems in Paediatrics and Neonatology.
Demo room – 3 with Audio Video facilities
Paediatrics Epilepsy and neurology clinic Every Wednesday
Facility available :
EEG, EMG/NCV, OAE, BERA, Genetic counseling, IEM counseling
Unit Structure
Unit I
OPD Days
Monday & Thursday
Dr. Sara Dhanawade - Unit
head
Dr. Prakash A. Amanpure
Dr. Amit Tagare
Dr. Jeevan Mali
Dr. Manoj Jadhav
Dr. Vijay Patil
Dr. Ketan Gadre
Dr. Aditya Kurade
Unit II
OPD Days
Tuesday & Friday
Dr. C. S. Rajput - Unit head
Dr. Sudha Bhave
Dr. Suresh Waydande
Dr. Swati Chougule
Dr. Dhananjay Patil
Dr. Siddharath Bhave
Dr. Shilpa Dugar
Dr. Faiyyaz Shikalgar
Unit III
OPD Days
Wednesday & Saturday
Dr. Suhas Kumbhar - Unit
head
Dr. Mrunalini Kulkarni
Dr. Rahul Kawade
Dr. Maheshkumar Sale
Dr. Rahul Kadage
Dr. Anup Moruskar
Dr. Mahendara Roge
Clinics
Immunization Clinic
Day & Time
Daily 10am to 1pm
Faculty Incharge
Dr. C. S. Rajput/
Dr. Suhas Kumbhar
High Risk Infant Clinic
On Tuesday and Thursday
11am - 1pm
Dr. Amit Tagare
Infectious Disease Clinic
(Paediatric TB & HIV)
On Thursdays 3pm - 5pm
Dr. Sara Dhanawade &
Dr. Suhas Kumbhar
Epilepsy clinic
On Wednesdays 3pm - 5 pm
Dr. Mahesh Sale
Child Guidance clinic
On Tuesday and Thursday
3pm - 5 pm
Dr. Sudha Bhave
The Department provides ART to paediatric HIV patients and carry out PPTCT programme
through ART clinic under NACCO
Provision of DOTS therapy for Paediatrics TB patients under the RNTCP Programme
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Outreach programmes
Rural Health Camps
School Health Check-up
Observation of National Days and Weeks
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Faculty Profile
No
.
1
Name of
Doctor
Dr. Sara
Dhanawade
2
Dr. C. S.
Rajput
3
Dr. Prakash
Amanapure
Asso.
Prof.
Dr. Suhas
Kumbhar
4
5
Dr.
Mrunalini
Kulkarni
Post
UG
Prof. &
Head
MBBS
(1982)
CMC
Ludhiana
PG
MD (1988)
CMC
Ludhiana
Professor MBBS
MD
1985
1972
Shivaji
Shivaji
University University
Teaching Experience
UG
PG
24 Years
14 Year
01
Month
(Rec. PG
Teacher)
29 Years
10 Month
19 Year
02
Month
(Rec. PG
Teacher)
MBBS
MD
1986
1990
Shivaji
Shivaji
University University
16 Years
10
Month
9 Year
05
Month
(Rec. PG
Teacher)
Asso.
Prof.
MBBS
1997
Shivaji
University
13 Years
4 month
7 Year 10
Month
(Rec. PG
Techer)
Assi.
Prof.
MBBS
MD
1991
1995
Shivaji
Shivaji
University University
10 Years
11
Month
2 Year
6 Month
(Rec. PG
Teacher)
MD
2002
Shivaji
University
Photo
6
Dr. Sudha
Bhave
Assi.
Prof.
MBBS
1981
Mumbai
Univeristy
MD
1985
Mumbai
University
7
Dr. Amit
Tagare
Assi.
Prof.
MBBS
1999
Shivaji
University
MD
8 years 4
2006
Month
DNB
(Neonatology)
2012
Mumbai
University
8
Dr. Swati
Kognole
Assi.
Prof.
MBBS
2004
MUHS
Nashik
DNB
(PAED)
2009
4 Years
9
Month
9
Dr. Rahul
Kawade
Assi.
Prof.
MBBS
1995
Shivaji
University
MD
2000
Dr. V.M.M.C.
Solapur
2 Years
11
Month
10
Dr. Suresh
Nana
Waydande
Assi.
Prof.
MBBS
1982
Shivaji
University
2006
MD
GMC, Miraj
7 year 2
Month
10 years
11
Month
2 Year
6 Month
(Rec. PG
Techer)
Papers Published by Faculty : DR. SARA DHANAWADE
1) Idiopathic Spontaeous Posterior Gastric Perforation in a Preschool Child – A Rarity.
JPMI 2013:27 (1)P 108-110.
2) Salmonella Enterica Serotype Choleraesuis, A Rare Pathogen – Report of Two Case.
Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences/2013: 2 (2) P105 – 108.
3) Ruptured intracranial mycotic aneurysm complicating infective endocarditis. Letter to
editor viewer’s choice 2013:10(2).
4) Spontaneus pneumopericardium in a term neonate: Case report. Indian J Pediatrics.
2011 Nov. 78(11):1410-1.
5) Airway Foreign Bodies & Diseases Causing Stridor : Chapter 10, in Parth’s
Fundamentals of Paediatrics 2nd Edition.
6) Esophageal Atresia with TE Fistula – Accidential Transtracheal Gastric Intubation J –
Ind. Asso. Of Ped. Surgeons: 2009:14(4);P224 – 225.
7) Papillion-lefevre syndrome and liver Abscess - ‘Indian Pediatrics’ 2009:Vol. 46; P. 723
– 725
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DR. AMIT TAGARE
1) Use of parenteral nutrition in newborn. Amit Tagare, Umesh Vaidya. NNF clinical
practice guidelines. Pg 49-62.
2) Parenteral Nutrition: Current guidelines. Amit Tagare, Umesh Vaidya. J Neonatol
2007;21(3):186-188.
3) Neonatal sepsis and Long term Outcome. Preeti Suresh, Tagare Amit, Kadam Sandeep,
Pandit Anand. J Neonatol 2009;23(1):64-67.
4) Reasearch issues in parenteral nutrition. Amit Tagare, Umesh Vaidya. J Neonatol
2009;23(4):294-298.
5) Letter to editor: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in neonate.I Kadam Sandeep,
Tagare Amit,Deodhar Jayant, Tawade Yashwant, Pandit Anand. Indian J Pediatr.
2009;76(10):1074.
6) Multi drug resistant Klebsiella in NICU - What Next? Trend of antibiotic resistance.
Tagare Amit, Kadam Sandeep,Vaidya Umesh, Pandit Anand. Journal of Pediatric
Infectious Diseases 2010 Apr;5(2).
7) *Routine antibiotic use in preterm neonates: A randomized controlled trial. Tagare Amit,
Kadam Sandeep,Vaidya Umesh, Pandit Anand. J Hosp Infect. 2010 Apr;74(4):332-6.
8) A pilot study of comparison of BCPAP vs VCPAP in preterm infants with early onset
respiratory distress. Tagare A, Kadam S, Vaidya U, Pandit A, Patole S. J Trop Pediatr
2010 Jun;56(3):191-4.
9) Spontaneous pneumopericardium in a healthy full term neonate. Preeti Suresh, Tagare
Amit, Kadam Sandeep, Vaidya U, Pandit Anand. Indian J Pediatr. 2011;78(11):141011.
*
This paper is selected & published in Year Book of Neonatal & Perinatal Medicine
2010 (page 228-229)
•
Dr. Swati Kognole
1) Hyperglycemia in critically ill children. Vinayak Patki Swati chougule, Indian
Journal of Critical Care Medicine, 2014;18(1) :8-13
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Papers presented by Faculty : -
Doctor's
Name
Dr. Sara
Dhanawade
Title
Role of Platelet transfusion in DHF.
A case of neonatal Bartter Syndrome
with CRF who underwent successful
renal transplantation.
Study of Morbidity & Mortality in
Non Breastfed Infants of HIV Positive
Mothers under PPTCT Program
Outcome of Mechanically Ventilated
Children with Relation to initial Chest
Radiograph
Surfactant Replacement Therapy for
Meconium aspiration Syndrome
A case of Juvenile CML
Microbiological profile of neonatal
sepsis
Conflicts Threaten The Health Of
Women & Children
Scorpion Sting
Simple Urinalysis Talks a Lot
Dr. C. S.
Rajput
& Dr. Suhas
Kumbhar
Dr. Amit
Tagare
Conference
National Conference of the
NCPID Mumbai
National conference of Indian
Pediatric nephrology group at
Mumbai
Year
2005
2006
National conference of NNF,
Pune
2007
National Conference of IAP,
Bangalore
2009
National Conference of IAP,
Bangalore.
Maharashtra State NNF Conf.
Mahabaeleshwar.
Maharashtra State NNF Conf.
Mahabaeleshwar.
BLD’e Bijapur
NCPCC 2013
Mahabaeleshwar.
Awosome 2013 Kolhapur
Clinical Profile & Role of
antiretroviral therapy in Pediatric HIV
/ AIDS
National Conference of IAP
Bangalore.
Survival and morbidity of ELBW
babies
One year developmental follow up of
ELBW babies (Pune ELBW cohort)
Intubate Surfactant and Rapidly
Extubate (InSuRE) :an Indian
XXXI Annual Convention of
NNF, India
XXXI Annual Convention of
NNF, India
XXXI Annual Convention of
NNF, India
2009
2011
2011
2013
2013
2013
2009
2011
2011
2011
experience'
A Randomized controlled trial of
aggressive parenteral nutrition in sick
VLBW infants
Dr. Sara
Dhanawade,
Dr. Ketan
Gadre
Ensuring optimal nutrition in a
stable, LBW baby in NICU
Hypoglycemia
Clinicolaboratory Profile of
Pediatric Septic Shock
Pericarditis as a Presenting
Feature of Infective
Endocarditis - An Unusual Case
XXXI Annual Convention of
NNF, India
2011
Mahaneocon 2013 Nanded
2013
Mahaneocon 2013 Nanded
NCPCC 2013
Mahabaeleshwar.
NCPCC 2013
Mahabaeleshwar.
2013
2013
Staff as Resource Persons & Faculty at Conference.
1. Dr. Sara Dhanawade - IAP NRP FGM District ToT
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Participated as faculty for IPNG conference 2006
Participated as faculty for AWSOME 2006 at Kolhapur.
Participated as faculty for Mahanecon 2008, 2011.
Participated as faculty for Mahapedicon 2008, Kolahpur.
Participated as faculty for Mahapedicon 2010 (pre, conf, CME)
Participated as faculty for NCPCC 2013 (pre, conf, CME)
2. Dr. Amit Tagare - Faculty for NRP & IAP NRP FGM District ToT
A. 'Routine antibiotics in preterms: a randomised controlled trial'. Presentation at 1st
International Biomedicine Forum, Shanghai, China on 11th September 2010.
B. 'Surfactant: Newer aspects'. Presentation at Maha Neocon 2011, Mahabaleshwar.
(Convention of NNF, Maharashtra Chapter - National Conference of Neonatology)
C. 'Management of persistent hypoglycemia'. Presentation at Maha Neocon 2011,
Mahabaleshwar. (Convention of NNF, Maharashtra Chapter - National Conference of
Neonatology)
D. Faculty for Panel discussion on SGA babies at Maha Neocon 2011, Mahabaleshwar.
(Convention of NNF, Maharashtra Chapter - National Conference of Neonatology)
E. 'Who needs TPN?' Presentation at 2nd National Neonatal Parenteral Nutrition
Workshop on 5th & 6th May 2012 at KEM Hospital, Pune
3. Dr. Jeevan Mali - IAP NRP FGM District ToT

Recent Academic Events Organized by the Department :
 NNF (National Neonatology Forum of India) PG quiz divisional round was conducted
on 16th July 2011
 Neonatology Update (CME) 2011 7th August 2011
 NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Programme) workshop on 4th February 2012
Perinatology CME 2012 5th February 2012
 Problem Solving Peadiatric Infectious Diseases- Training module of Central IAP
conducted on 16th September 2012.
 Autism Awareness Week - 1st April 2013 To 7th April 2013
 World Polio Awareness Week - 5th April 2013 to 11th April 2013
 NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Programme) - 15th September 2013
 Regional Paediatrics Infectious Diseases CME 2013 - 29th September 2013
Celebration Children Day - 14th November 2013
Upcoming event Mahaneocon 2014
Date : 10th, 11th 12th October 2014
Venue – B. V. D. U. Medical College & Hospital, Sangli.

Sr.
No.
Project
Project
Incharge
Dr. Suhas
Kumbhar
IEC No.
Status
BVDUMC&H/SAN
GLI/IEC/13/10
Completed
1
A Prospective study of BCG Scar Formation
& Tuberculin reactivity following BCG
Vaccination in infants.
2
A study of Recurrent Abdominal Pain in
children, at Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed
University Medical College & Hospital Sangli.
Dr. C. S.
Rajput
Dr. Sara
Dhanawade
3
Efficiency and safety of Hydroxychloroquine
and Methotrexate combination in Treatment
of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis : A Double
Blind, Randomized Comparison wirth
Methotrexate alone.
Dr. Sara
Dhanawade/
Dr. Amit
Tagare
On going
4
Comparison of Initial Nasal Continuous
Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) in Preterm
Babies with Respiratory Distress at Bharati
Hospital, Sangli (A Prospective Comparative
Study)
Dr. C. S.
Rajput
On going
5
Clinical Profile and Outcome of Dengue Fever
and Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever in
Paediatric Age Group with Special Refrence
to WHO Guidelines (2010) on Fluid
Management of Dengue Fever
Dr. Sara
Dhanwade
On going
6.
Induced Sputum in the Etiological Diagnosis
of Community Acquired Pneumonia in
Children aged 1- 59 Months.
Dr. C. S.
Rajput
On going
7.
Study of Clinico-etiological Co-relation of
Seizure Disorders in Childhood Diseases at
Bharati Hospital, Sangli.
Iron Deficiency Status in Febrile Seizures.
Dr. S.
Kumbhar
On going
8.

Research Projects
On going
BVDUMC&H/SAN
GLI/IEC/19/11
On going
Other Contribution by Staff
1) Indian Academy of Paediatrics Certificate of appreciation to Dr. C. S. Rajput for his
contribution as one of the authors in the publication of 4th Edition of IAP Text book
Paediatrics dated 22nd January 2009.
2) Dr. Sara Dhanawade : - Contribution of Clinical Photographic Material in the London
Dysmorphology & Neurogenetics Database Series, Institute of Child Health and
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London.

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