Dr. Abhijit Bagde

With over 18 years of enriching experience, Dr Abhijit Bagde stands as a leading Paediatrician and Critical Care Specialist in the Navi Mumbai and Mumbai region. His commitment to child health goes beyond traditional methods, focusing on holistic approach to foster overall wellbeing of the child. He has been associated with Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai since its inception.

Comprehensive Paediatric Care – 

Dr. Abhijit Bagde guides parents through different phases of childhood, starting from newborn (including premature or low birth weight babies) to adolescent age group. He offers expert guidance on various aspects of childhood including growth, development, nutrition, asthma, allergies, infections and vaccinations. He has a special interest in managing children with complex and critical conditions, including severe infections, accidents, injuries, poisonings etc. He focuses on multi-disciplinary team approach (along with other specialist doctors) while managing  children with complex diseases like heart diseases, liver diseases, children needing transplantation (liver, kidney, bone marrow) & children with cancers. He is specialized in managing organ support systems for children including ventilation, inotrope vasoactive agents & dialysis. Dr. Bagde's ability to explain diseases in simple terms enables parents to comprehend the illness easily, ensuring their active involvement in their child's care.

Academic Contributions - With a strong inclination towards academics, Dr. Bagde stays abreast of recent advances in the field of paediatrics. He has served as faculty for over 75 academic events, including national and state conferences, CMEs, and workshops. He is a respected teacher and examiner for the postgraduate program (DNB paediatrics) & also Paediatric ICU fellowship examinations. He has contributed more than 25 write-ups, including articles, posters and book chapters. His expertise was recognized with the 'Young Talent Award' in 2017 by the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM). He has been working with various indexed journals as reviewer. He also works for IAP – Intensive care chapter - Mumbai, as a Joint secretary.

Parents & Community Engagement: With a firm belief in the principle - ‘Prevention is better than Cure’, he actively educates parents on various aspects of child health, addressing concerns such as sleep hygiene, nutrition, behaviour and physical activity. He is passionate about creating awareness about Screen time & associated health effects on the development & behaviour of children. He has been collaborating with schools and communities to educate parents and teachers regarding child health, emphasizing about danger signs recognition, child safety and injury prevention.

Holistic Approach: He adopts an individualized approach tailored to different age groups and backgrounds, earning appreciation from children and their families. His passion for child health, holistic approach, and compassionate nature make Dr. Abhijit Bagde a highly sought-after clinician in the field of Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care.