child health care
Dr. Suresh Shah has cared for Matunga’s children here since 1997. Today, as the Matunga branch of Sparsh Children’s Hospital, Parel, the centre offers pediatric OPD, vaccination, day care and a 10-bed inpatient ward — with in-house X-ray and laboratory services, and direct access to Level 3 NICU and PICU care at our Parel hospital, just minutes away.
Pediatric Services at Our Matunga Branch
Complete pediatric care for ages 0–18, from consultation and counselling to day care and inpatient admission, with diagnostics in-house.
- Pediatric consultation (0–18 years) — OPD care for infants, children and teenagers: fevers, infections, and everyday childhood illness.
- Vaccination & immunization — the complete IAP-recommended schedule with dose reminders, from birth doses to teen boosters.
- Inpatient & day care — admissions and observation in the 10-bed IPD, plus day care facilities for short-stay treatment.
- Respiratory illness & asthma — assessment and long-term management of asthma, wheezing, and recurrent respiratory illness.
- Infectious diseases treatment — diagnosis and management of childhood infections, supported by the in-house lab and X-ray.
- Growth, development & milestone assessment — tracking at every stage of childhood.
- Adolescent & teenage care — confidential, age-appropriate care for teens covering physical, emotional, and lifestyle concerns.
- Pediatric & adolescent mental health — assessment and counselling for emotional, behavioural, and learning concerns.
- Prenatal & perinatal high-risk counselling — guidance for high-risk pregnancies, before birth and through the newborn period.
- Premature infant high-risk follow-up — structured follow-up for premature babies and NICU graduates.
- Infant nutrition & complementary feeding counselling — for confident, healthy starts.
- Holistic care & preventive health counselling — across the whole childhood journey.
For emergencies or intensive care — Level 3 NICU, PICU, or pediatric surgery — our Matunga team arranges direct transfer and admission to Sparsh Children’s Hospital, Parel, open 24×7 on 9090181865.
Facilities in Pediatricians at Matunga
10-bed inpatient ward (IPD)
Day care facilities
X-ray & radiology
Blood collection & laboratory services
Meet Our Pediatricians at Matunga
Dr. Suresh F. Shah — MD (Pediatrics), DNB (Pediatrics)
Director of Shah Nursing Home, Matunga since 1997 and founder of Sparsh Children’s Hospital, Parel. A Gold Medalist in MD Pediatrics, Dr. Suresh Shah is a consultant pediatrician, neonatologist, and pediatric intensivist with over 35 years of clinical experience. He is a Life Member of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics and has guided DNB Pediatrics students for several years.
Dr. Arpit S. Shah — MBBS, MD (Pediatrics), Fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care
Dr. Arpit Shah is a pediatrician with specialised training in pediatric critical care, including a fellowship at NH SRCC Children’s Hospital. His expertise spans NICU and PICU care, pediatric emergencies, and the management of acutely ill children.
Backed by a 24×7 Children's Hospital in Parel
24/7 laboratory, X-ray and radiology services, plus an in-house pharmacy
Level 3 NICU with 9 beds for newborns needing intensive care
Pediatric ICU (PICU) with 5 beds for critically ill children
12-bed pediatric ward for inpatient admissions
Fully equipped operation theatre for neonatal, pediatric, and laparoscopic surgery
If your child ever needs intensive or surgical care (Level 3 NICU, PICU, or pediatric surgery), our doctors arrange direct admission and handle the transfer — no starting over with a new hospital, no repeating your child’s history.
Why Matunga Families Choose Sparsh
- A team led by a Gold Medalist MD pediatrician with 35+ years of experience
- Complete care from newborn check-ups to adolescent health
- Vaccinations as per the IAP schedule, with dose reminders
- Direct access to Level 3 NICU, PICU, and pediatric surgery at our Parel hospital
- A child-friendly clinic designed to put young patients at ease
- 10-bed inpatient ward, day care, X-ray and lab — under one roof
Areas We Serve
Our Matunga branch is easily accessible for families in Matunga East and West, King’s Circle, Dadar, Sion, Wadala, and Mahim — and our Parel hospital continues to serve Parel, Lalbaug, Currey Road, and Lower Parel.
Visit Us
| Address | Shah Nursing Home & Child Health Care Centre, 471C, Manu Mahal, 1st Floor, Dr. B. A. Road, Opposite Maheshwari Udyan, Matunga, Mumbai 400019 |
| Phone / WhatsApp | +91 9696656500 |
| OPD timings |
10:00 am – 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm [confirm days of week / Sunday] |
| Emergencies (24×7) | Sparsh Children's Hospital, Krish Royale, Acharya Donde Marg, Parel East, Mumbai 400012 — Call: 9090181865 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Matunga branch — Shah Nursing Home & Child Health Care Centre — is at 471C, Manu Mahal, 1st Floor, Dr. B. A. Road, opposite Maheshwari Udyan, Matunga, Mumbai 400019, a short walk from King’s Circle and within easy reach of Matunga East and West, and Dadar.
Yes — Shah Nursing Home and Child Health Care Centre in Matunga is the Matunga branch of Sparsh Children’s Hospital, Parel. Both are led by Dr. Suresh F. Shah, who has directed Shah Nursing Home since 1997 and founded Sparsh Children’s Hospital in 2017.
Consultations for ages 0–18, vaccination (IAP schedule), a 10-bed inpatient ward with day care facilities, X-ray and laboratory services, asthma and respiratory care, infectious disease treatment, growth and milestone assessment, adolescent care, child and adolescent mental-health counselling, prenatal/perinatal high-risk counselling, premature infant follow-up, and infant nutrition guidance.
Matunga has a 10-bed inpatient ward and day care facilities for admissions during clinic hours. For emergencies or intensive care — Level 3 NICU, PICU, or pediatric surgery — call 9090181865: our Parel hospital runs 24×7, and the Matunga team coordinates direct transfer and admission.
Yes — we provide the full childhood immunisation schedule recommended by the Indian Academy of Pediatrics, for newborns through adolescents.
