Paediatric
Senior Consultant – Paediatrics20 years
Fortis Hospitals
Mumbai
Dr. Jesal Sheth is a Senior Consultant in Paediatrics, Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care at Fortis Hospital Mulund, Mumbai. With 20 years of professional experience reported by Fortis Healthcare, she specialises in general paediatric care, neonatal intensive care and the management of critically ill infants and children. Her clinical expertise includes premature newborn care, childhood respiratory conditions, allergies, growth-related concerns and complex paediatric illnesses.
Dr. Sheth completed her MBBS and MD in Paediatrics before pursuing advanced training in paediatric intensive care. She undertook an Indian Academy of Pediatrics fellowship in Paediatric Intensive Care at B. J. Wadia Hospital for Children, Mumbai. She also completed fellowship training in paediatric, neonatal and cardiac intensive care at the Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Canada.
Her professional experience includes working as a Paediatric Cardiac Critical Care Specialist at Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bengaluru, in 2007. This background contributes to her experience in caring for children with complex medical requirements. She has also received training in neonatal and paediatric critical care transport, an important aspect of safely transferring seriously ill infants and children between healthcare facilities.
In general paediatrics, Dr. Sheth's documented expertise includes evaluating children with asthma, allergies, persistent cough, constipation, urinary problems and growth failure. Paediatric assessment involves reviewing symptoms, developmental history, nutritional status and relevant diagnostic findings. Treatment recommendations are based on the child's age, condition and individual medical needs.
Neonatal and paediatric critical care are important areas of Dr. Sheth's clinical practice. Premature newborns and critically ill children may require intensive monitoring, specialised respiratory support, nutritional management and coordinated multidisciplinary treatment. Her professional training covers neonatal intensive care, paediatric intensive care and the management of complex clinical situations involving infants and children.
Fortis Healthcare has also reported professional recognition for Dr. Jesal Sheth, including national paediatrician rankings in 2019 and recognition in India Today listings from 2021 through 2023. She continues to practise at Fortis Hospital Mulund, Mumbai, where families can enquire about consultations for general paediatric conditions, neonatal care and paediatric critical care assessment.
General paediatric consultation focuses on evaluating children's health, growth, development and common medical conditions from infancy through adolescence. Assessment may include reviewing symptoms, nutritional habits, developmental milestones and medical history. Dr. Jesal Sheth's documented expertise includes general paediatrics, with care plans tailored to each child's age, clinical findings and healthcare requirements.
Paediatric critical care involves specialised treatment for infants and children with serious illnesses requiring continuous monitoring and intensive medical support. Conditions may involve breathing difficulties, severe infections or problems affecting vital organ function. Treatment is delivered by multidisciplinary teams using appropriate monitoring, respiratory support and other interventions according to the child's condition.
Neonatal intensive care provides specialised medical support to newborn babies who are premature, critically ill or experiencing complications after birth. Care may include monitoring breathing, temperature, feeding, circulation and organ function. Treatment depends on gestational age, birth weight and associated medical problems, with support from neonatal specialists and trained intensive care teams.
Premature babies are born before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy and may require additional medical support because some organs are not fully developed. Their care may involve respiratory assistance, temperature regulation, nutritional support and infection monitoring. Dr. Jesal Sheth has documented clinical expertise in caring for premature newborns and babies with complex medical needs.
Childhood asthma is a long-term respiratory condition that can cause wheezing, coughing, breathlessness and chest tightness. Diagnosis involves reviewing symptoms, possible triggers and appropriate lung function assessments. Treatment may include inhaled medicines, trigger avoidance, education on inhaler use and an individualised asthma action plan to help manage symptoms and reduce exacerbations.
Paediatric allergy assessment helps identify possible allergic conditions affecting the skin, airways, digestive system or other parts of the body. Children may experience symptoms associated with foods, environmental allergens or medications. Evaluation includes a detailed clinical history and, when appropriate, allergy testing. Management focuses on identifying triggers and selecting suitable preventive or medical treatment.
Persistent coughing in children may be associated with respiratory infections, asthma, allergic conditions or other underlying disorders. Assessment considers the duration and characteristics of the cough, associated symptoms and relevant medical history. Further investigations may be required in selected cases. Treatment targets the underlying cause rather than relying only on cough-suppressing medicines.
Childhood constipation may cause infrequent bowel movements, hard stools, abdominal discomfort or painful defecation. Management usually begins with a review of dietary habits, fluid intake, toilet routines and relevant medical conditions. Treatment may include behavioural changes and age-appropriate medication when indicated. Persistent or complicated constipation requires further clinical assessment.
Urinary problems in children may include painful urination, frequent urination, bedwetting or suspected urinary tract infections. Assessment may involve reviewing symptoms, fluid intake, bowel habits and urinary investigations. Treatment depends on the underlying cause and can include infection management, behavioural strategies or referral for specialist evaluation when structural abnormalities are suspected.
Growth failure occurs when a child's height or weight increases more slowly than expected for age and developmental stage. Evaluation may include growth chart monitoring, nutritional assessment, medical history and selected laboratory investigations. Identifying possible nutritional, hormonal or chronic medical causes helps clinicians develop an appropriate management plan and determine when specialist referral is needed.
Raised intracranial pressure occurs when pressure within the skull increases because of conditions affecting the brain or surrounding structures. Symptoms may include severe headache, vomiting, altered consciousness or other neurological changes. Suspected cases require urgent medical assessment, appropriate imaging and specialist management. Dr. Jesal Sheth's official profile identifies raised intracranial pressure among conditions within her critical care expertise.
Paediatric cardiac critical care supports children with serious heart conditions requiring intensive medical monitoring and treatment. Care may be needed around congenital heart disease interventions or during significant cardiovascular complications. It involves coordination between paediatric cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and intensive care specialists. Dr. Sheth has documented previous experience in paediatric cardiac critical care.
Neonatal critical care transport involves safely transferring seriously ill newborns between healthcare facilities while maintaining essential medical support. Specialised teams assess breathing, circulation, temperature and other vital functions throughout transportation. Appropriate equipment and clinical coordination help reduce transport-related risks. Dr. Jesal Sheth has documented training in neonatal and paediatric critical care transport.
Paediatric emergency stabilisation involves the initial assessment and management of children with potentially life-threatening illnesses. Treatment prioritises airway, breathing, circulation and other urgent clinical needs. Children may require respiratory support, intravenous treatment or intensive monitoring before additional investigations or specialist care. Management depends on the emergency and available hospital resources.
General Paediatric Consultation, Paediatric Critical Care, Neonatal Intensive Care, Premature Baby Care, Paediatric Asthma Management, Childhood Allergy Assessment, Persistent Cough Evaluation, Childhood Constipation Management, Paediatric Urinary Problem Assessment, Growth Failure Evaluation, Raised Intracranial Pressure Assessment, Paediatric Cardiac Critical Care, Neonatal Critical Care Transport, Paediatric Emergency Stabilisation.
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Jesal Sheth
Dr. Jesal Sheth is a Senior Consultant in Paediatrics, Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care at Fortis Hospital Mulund, Mumbai. Her practice includes general paediatrics, premature newborn care and critical care for infants and children.
She holds MBBS and MD qualifications in Paediatrics and completed advanced fellowship training in paediatric intensive care at B. J. Wadia Hospital, Mumbai, and specialised intensive care training at the Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Canada.
Fortis Healthcare reports 20 years of professional experience in paediatrics and related critical care services.
Yes. Her official hospital profile identifies premature baby care and neonatal intensive care among her areas of clinical expertise.
Her documented clinical interests include childhood asthma, allergies, persistent cough, constipation, urinary problems, growth-related concerns and certain complex paediatric conditions requiring intensive care.
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