Department of Pediatrics started in 1970 and became a Medical College in 2002 under the leadership of Prof S. Chitralekha. Department of Pediatrics has training programmes for undergraduates and post graduates which include case discussions, seminars, symposium and public awareness programmes.

Presently we are having:-

General Pediatrics
Level 3 Neonatal Care : with facility for high frequency ventilation, headed by Dr. Krishnakumar Diwakar.
Child Neurology : by Dr. Varghese Abraham, .
Pediatric Surgery: Headed by Dr. K.T.Sreekanth & Dr.Ajay Abraham
Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology: by Dr. Deepa T Unnikrishnan
(Tuesdays & Thursdays 2 pm to 5 pm)

Pediatric OP block is in Ist floor above the Front Office. Out Patient department on all days with 24 hour casualty service.

DEPARTMENT HISTORY
Department of Pediatrics started way back 1970 by Dr. K. C. Mammen ( Former Professor & HOD, CMC Vellore). In 2002 our hospital became Medical College under the leadership of Prof S. Chitralekha. Prof.S.Chitralekha retired on December 2015. Dr.Isac Mathai M, is the current Head of the Department. Department of Pediatrics has training programmes for undergraduates and post graduates which include case discussions, seminars, symposium and public awareness programmes.

Vision

Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, Pediatric department will be the premier regional pediatric centre in Central & South Kerala offering the most comprehensive pediatric care services available and to be recognized in research and for providing advanced education and training of clinicians.

Mission

We provide hope, healing and the best health care for children and their families through compassion , expertise, innovation and a commitment to excellence Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was before.