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Evaluation and care for fever, infections, respiratory, digestive and other common childhood concerns.
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Child specialists in Kathua · Serving Jammu & nearby areas
AIIMS-Trained Pediatricians
Expert pediatric care in Kathua, with a gentle touch.
Dr Akash Kumar & Dr Henuka Verma provide complete newborn and child care in Kathua, with specialist expertise in pediatric nephrology and pediatric hematology for families across Jammu and nearby areas.
General Pediatrics•Pediatric Nephrology•Pediatric Hematology
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Clinic hoursMon–Sat · 5:30–7:30 PM
LocationNeeraj Medicos, Mukherjee Chowk, Kathua
Pediatric NephrologistDr AkashMD Pediatrics (AIIMS)
Consultant Pediatric HematologistDr Henuka VermaMD Pediatrics · AIIMS Rishikesh
ConsultantPediatrician
Specialist carePediatric Nephrology
Specialist carePediatric Hematology
TrainingMD Pediatrics (AIIMS)
Care for children
Support from newborn days through adolescence
Everyday child health care, preventive guidance and pediatric super-speciality support—under one roof.
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Specialist servicePediatric Nephrology
Focused evaluation for kidney, urinary and blood-pressure concerns in children.
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Specialist servicePediatric Hematology
Focused assessment of blood-related concerns in infants, children and adolescents.
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Newborn Care
Support for feeding, jaundice, weight gain and common concerns during the newborn period.
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Vaccination
Age-appropriate vaccination guidance and review of your child’s immunisation schedule.
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Growth & Development
Monitoring of physical growth and developmental milestones with parent-friendly guidance.
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Nutrition
Practical guidance for feeding, nutrition, healthy weight gain and age-related dietary concerns.
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Paediatric care in Kathua for families across Jammu and nearby areas
Located at Mukherjee Chowk in Kathua, the clinic supports children and families from Kathua, Jammu, Hiranagar, Chadwal, Samba and the nearby Pathankot region. Consultations include general pediatrics, newborn care, vaccination, growth assessment, pediatric nephrology and pediatric hematology.
Specialist support, when needed
When should your child see a Pediatric Nephrologist?
Kidney and urinary concerns in children can need age-specific assessment. Consider a specialist consultation for:
Request an appointmentRepeated urine infections
Especially recurrent fever with burning, pain or urinary symptoms.
Blood or protein in urine
Visible colour change or an abnormal urine report that needs evaluation.
Swelling
Puffiness around the eyes, swelling of feet or unexplained fluid retention.
Abnormal kidney scan
Kidney or urinary tract findings detected before birth or on ultrasound.
High blood pressure
Raised readings in a child or adolescent that require proper assessment.
Unusual urination
Very frequent, painful or reduced urination, or persistent daytime wetting.
Kidney stones
Flank or abdominal pain, blood in urine, or stones identified on imaging.
Nephrotic syndrome or kidney disease
Known kidney disease, nephrotic syndrome or kidney-function abnormalities requiring follow-up.
Pediatric Hematology
Specialist care for blood-related concerns in children
Dr Henuka Verma provides pediatric assessment for concerns such as anemia, unusual bruising or bleeding, low platelets, thalassemia and other blood disorders.
Book Pediatric Hematology AppointmentAnemia or persistent pallor
Evaluation of low hemoglobin, tiredness or recurring pallor.
Unusual bruising or bleeding
Frequent bruising, prolonged bleeding or recurrent nosebleeds.
Low platelets
Assessment and follow-up of an abnormal platelet count.
Thalassemia and blood disorders
Specialist consultation and ongoing pediatric follow-up.
Meet your doctors
Pediatric expertise with specialist support
Complete child care remains at the centre of the clinic, with focused pediatric nephrology and hematology consultations available when needed.
Dr Akash
MD Pediatrics (AIIMS) · Pediatric Nephrologist
Dr Akash provides attentive care for newborns, children and adolescents, with specialist support for pediatric kidney and urinary concerns.
EducationMBBS
PostgraduationMD Pediatrics · AIIMS Jodhpur
Specialist trainingFellowship / Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Pediatric Nephrology · AIIMS Jodhpur
Academic positionAssistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Government Medical College, Kathua
Dr Henuka Verma
Consultant Pediatric Hematologist
Dr Henuka provides pediatric care with specialist expertise in the assessment and follow-up of blood-related concerns in infants, children and adolescents.
PostgraduationMD Pediatrics · AIIMS Rishikesh
Specialist trainingFellowship in Pediatric Hematoncology · AIIMS Jodhpur
Professional positionConsultant Pediatric Hematologist, Gupta Hospital & Research Centre, Kathua
Published in the press
Clinical Milestones & Media Recognition
Documented advances in paediatric nephrology care at Government Medical College, Kathua.
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Historic first at GMC Kathua
Peritoneal Dialysis in a Three-Day-Old Newborn
A critically ill newborn with Stage 3 acute kidney injury underwent successful peritoneal dialysis under the care of Dr Akash Kumar and the paediatric team—marking an important advance in neonatal critical care at the institution.
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Paediatric nephrology milestone
First Paediatric Renal Biopsy at GMC Kathua
Dr Akash Kumar successfully performed the institution’s first renal biopsy on a five-year-old child, strengthening access to specialised kidney diagnosis and care for children in the region.
The clippings are reproduced for documentation of publicly reported professional milestones.
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Clinic in central Kathua
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Address
Neeraj Medicos, Mukherjee Chowk, Opposite Mahatma Gandhi Hospital (MGH), Urliwand, Kathua, J&K – 184101
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Consultation hours
Monday to Saturday
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Conveniently located for families from Kathua, Hiranagar, Chadwal, Samba and the nearby Pathankot region.
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Appointments are available Monday to Saturday from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, in 15-minute slots.
Prefer to call?+91 97976 96204