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Comprehensive healthcare for infants, children, and adolescents.

At Van Allen Hospital, our Paediatrics Department provides compassionate and specialized medical care for children across Kodaikanal, nearby hill communities, and visiting families. We are committed to delivering accessible, high-quality healthcare close to home for every stage of childhood.

About the Department

Caring for Children with Compassion and Expertise

Children require specialized medical attention tailored to their growth, development, and emotional well-being. Our Paediatrics Department focuses on preventive care, early diagnosis, emergency management, and long-term child health support in a safe and child-friendly environment.

Supported by experienced doctors, nurses, and healthcare staff, we provide attentive and family-centered care designed to ensure comfort, safety, and better health outcomes for every child.

Conditions We Treat

Our paediatric team manages a wide range of childhood illnesses and health concerns, including:

Services Offered

Comprehensive Child Healthcare Services

Our department also includes a dedicated Pediatric Ward, separate outpatient areas to reduce cross-infection, and a Neonatal Stabilization Unit (NSU) equipped with warmer care and LED double-surface phototherapy facilities.

Why Choose Van Allen Hospital

Trusted Child Healthcare in Kodaikanal

✔ Experienced Paediatric Care Team

✔ 24/7 Emergency Support

✔ Child-Friendly Clinical Environment

✔ Dedicated Neonatal Stabilization Unit

✔ Vaccination & Preventive Care Services

✔ Trusted Healthcare for Hill Communities

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Emergency paediatric services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with duty doctors available for immediate medical care.

Yes. We provide routine immunization services following recommended national vaccination schedules with proper cold-chain management.

Yes. Our Neonatal Stabilization Unit provides care for newborns requiring warmer support, phototherapy, and medical stabilization.

Yes. For complex conditions requiring tertiary-level care, we coordinate safe stabilization and referral support to advanced centers in Oddanchatram and Madurai.