Looking for a child doctor, baby doctor or kids specialist? A paediatrician is the medical term for a child doctor who provides medical care for infants, children and teenagers. From routine vaccinations and growth check-ups to fever, infections and childhood diseases, a paediatrician is the first doctor parents turn to. In India, a qualified child doctor holds MBBS followed by MD (Paediatrics) or DCH. For newborn care, look for a hospital with a well-equipped NICU. For specific childhood conditions like childhood epilepsy or heart defects, paediatric super-specialists offer deeper expertise.

Kolkata has a deep tradition of medical excellence, anchored by institutions like SSKM Hospital and Apollo Gleneagles. The city serves as the primary medical destination for patients from West Bengal, the seven north-eastern states and parts of Bangladesh. Kolkata's medical culture is characterised by highly experienced clinicians and a strong base of senior specialists across most fields.

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