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Online pediatric surgeon consultation
Pediatric surgeons operate on babies, children and teenagers. At VRA Health you can consult a surgeon online about a hernia or swelling in the groin, undescended testis, tongue-tie, a lump, a birth defect found on a scan, or whether an operation advised for your child is really needed.
A video consultation helps you understand the problem, the right timing for surgery and what recovery involves, before you visit a hospital.
Our surgeons
You can consult a specialist pediatric surgeon or a general surgeon:
- Dr. Khyati Kiran – MCh Pediatric Surgery, PGIMER Chandigarh
- Dr. Ankur – MS General Surgery, AFMC Pune
Conditions we help with
- Inguinal and umbilical hernias, hydrocele
- Undescended testis and phimosis
- Tongue-tie
- Lumps and swellings in children
- Birth defects found on a pregnancy scan, and planning surgery after birth
- Urinary problems such as hydronephrosis and reflux
- Constipation that may have a surgical cause
- Recovery questions after a child's operation
What an online consultation can and cannot do
It can: review photos, videos and scans, tell you whether and when surgery is needed, explain the operation and recovery, and give a second opinion.
It cannot: examine your child by touch, perform any procedure, or manage a surgical emergency.
How to prepare
- Clear photos of any swelling or lump, ideally when it is most visible
- Ultrasound and other scan reports, including antenatal scans if relevant
- Your child's weight and any medical conditions
- Previous operation notes or discharge summaries
Second opinions and patients outside India
Many families use VRA Health for a second opinion before a major decision, or to consult a pediatric surgeon they trust from abroad. You can share reports, scans and discharge summaries before the call, and the doctor will go through them with you in plain language. Medicines prescribed by a doctor in India may need a prescription from a local doctor before a pharmacy outside India will dispense them.
When to go to a hospital instead
Online consultations are not for emergencies. Go to a hospital at once if a baby has green vomiting or a swollen, tender belly, if a groin or scrotal swelling becomes painful, hard or red, if a child swallows a button battery or magnets, or has severe abdominal pain. In India call 108 (ambulance) or go to the nearest hospital; abroad, call your local emergency number.
How booking works
- Choose a doctor below and pick a slot. Slot times are shown in your own time zone.
- The doctor confirms the request, and you pay securely online. The fee is shown on the doctor's profile before you book; patients outside India see it in their own currency.
- Join the video call at the booked time from the VRA Health app or your browser.
- Download your digital prescription and advice after the consultation.
You can also book on WhatsApp: send "Hi" and follow the steps.