At Sparsh Child Development Centre, our team is our greatest asset. Committed to providing the highest quality care to children and their families, our experienced and compassionate professionals work tirelessly to ensure your child’s well-being. Get to know the faces behind the care.
Our esteemed Director, is a trailblazer in the realm of pediatrics, with a stellar academic record that includes MD (Pediatrics) and D.N.B (Pediatrics). With over two decades of clinical expertise under his belt, he embarked on his professional journey in 1996 with a humble consulting practice in Dadar. Subsequently, his unwavering dedication led to the establishment of Shah Nursing Home, a 16-bedded pediatric haven equipped with state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care and Pediatric Intensive Care Units in the heart of Maheshwari Udyan, Matunga. His expertise extends to prestigious hospitals in the city, including NH SRCC Children’s hospital, and Global Hospitals, Parel, where he serves as a Consultant Pediatrician. Beyond his clinical acumen, Dr. Suresh Shah champions the cause of rational antibiotic use, always striving to prescribe the minimum necessary medications for his patients. Driven by a deep-rooted commitment to community welfare, he carries forward the legacy of his father, the Late Shri Fulchand Shah, known for his philanthropic endeavors and contributions to education. Dr. Shah actively engages in community and social projects, particularly focusing on underprivileged children. His commitment is palpable through the Pediatric Health Camps he organizes in remote Rajasthan villages. With a dedicated team of doctors, these camps provide clinical diagnosis and free medicines to those in need. Committed to sharing knowledge, Dr. Shah is deeply involved in mentoring resident doctors attached to the hospitals he collaborates with. He is an active member of several medical and quasi-medical associations, including the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP), the Association of Medical Consultants, Mumbai (AMC), the Jain Doctors Federation (JDF), and The Rajasthan Medical Society & Research Centre. Dr. Suresh Shah embodies the spirit of compassionate healthcare and is a beacon of progress in the field of pediatrics.
Dr. Vrushabh Gavali is a trained Pediatric Neurologist based out of Mumbai & Suburban region. He has experience of 8 years working exclusively in the field of child neurology and developmental difficulties. He completed his MD in Pediatrics from esteemed KEM Hospital, Mumbai. He later pursued his interest in Child Neurology at Advanced Pediatric centre, Bharati Hospital, Pune accredited by the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP). He was awarded as ‘Best outgoing Fellow’ in 2017. He has considerable experience in diagnosis and treatment of childhood epilepsy, developmental disorders, rehabilitation guidance, neurogenetic counselling and other common disorders. He believes that every child can be rehabilitated to maximum potential with correct guidance and parental empowerment.
Dr. Shraddha Kadam is a consultant neuro-paediatric physiotherapist with over 10 years of experience. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from Mumbai, a Neuro-developmental Treatment certification from Florida (2017), and a Master’s in Clinical Cognitive Neuroscience from the UK (2022).
Dr. Shraddha Kadam has worked previously in paediatric clinics and critical care at private Hospitals, Mumbai. She ran her own practice, Champcare, from 2017 to 2021 and worked as a consultant physiotherapist at Sparsh Children’s Hospital before moving to the UK. In the UK, she worked in NHS hospitals, contributed to exoskeleton research with the Advanced Well-being Research Centre (AWRC) in Sheffield, UK.
Now back in Mumbai, Dr. Shraddha Kadam provides holistic rehabilitation for neurological and cognitive conditions at Sparsh Children’s Hospital and Child Developmental Centre with team of paediatricians. Her expertise includes treating Cerebral Palsy, Autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, developmental delays, neuromuscular and paediatric orthopaedic conditions.
