Parents often ask what the fee is before they ask anything about their child's illness. That is a fair question, and a child's treatment should never begin with a worry about money. So here is the whole answer in one place.
How I started
When I started practising more than 25 years ago, I charged ₹100 for a consultation. Over the years the fee has changed, as everything does. Today it is ₹400.
I have always believed that every baby needs the best treatment and that families should be able to afford it. I try to keep the fee as low as I honestly can.
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Consultation fee at the clinic
The fee is ₹400, and it covers two visits within 15 days. If your child needs me to look again, or the medicine needs to be changed, you can come back within those 15 days without paying again.
You pay at the clinic, by cash, card or UPI, whichever is easiest for you. Fees can change over time, so it is always fine to confirm the amount when you book.
Why I started teleconsultation
When I was working as Senior Registrar in Pediatrics at Government Medical College, Doda, families I had treated kept getting in touch afterwards, because they wanted me to look at their child again. Many of them lived far away, and a long journey with a sick child is hard for any parent.
That is where the idea of teleconsultation came from. If I can help over a call, a family should not have to travel for it.
Teleconsultation fees
- ₹300: one consultation, valid on the day it is done
- ₹500: two consultations within 15 days
- ₹700: valid for one month from the date you book
The longer plans are meant for children who need to be followed up, for example a baby who has just come home from the NICU, or a child whose feeding or weight we are watching.
How to book a teleconsultation
Call or send a WhatsApp message to the clinic on +91 6006 700 425. My team will talk to you first and ask what the problem is. They will tell you which option suits your child and book a time slot. After the slot is confirmed, you pay online. Please don't pay before the team has spoken to you.
When a call is not enough
A call works well for follow-ups, reading reports, feeding questions and vaccine questions. If I need to examine your child, I will ask you to come to the clinic. A chest infection and an ear pain are examples.
A call is never the answer for an emergency. Please go to the nearest emergency department if:
- your baby is under 3 months old and has a temperature of 38°C (100.4°F) or higher
- your child is struggling to breathe
- your child is very drowsy or limp
- your child has a stiff neck or keeps vomiting
Where I sit and when
I see children at Medicare Super Speciality Hospital, Kaksarai, Karan Nagar, Srinagar 190010. The clinic is open Monday to Saturday from 11 am to 6 pm, and on Sunday from 11 am to 8 pm. Consultations are by appointment, so please call or send a message first: +91 6006 700 425 or +91 9596 807 139.
The hospital has wheelchair access, an ambulance service and paid parking.
What to bring on your first visit
- The vaccination card
- The birth papers. If your baby was in the NICU, bring the discharge summary
- Old prescriptions and reports
- The medicines your child is taking now. The bottle or strip is enough
- If there is a fever, the readings and the times you took them
If you remember only one thing, bring the vaccination card.
It also helps to write your questions on your phone before you come. Most parents forget half of them once they sit down.
What happens during the visit
I will ask what brought you in, and then about feeding, sleep, vaccines and the birth. I will examine your child and tell you what I find in simple words, and what to do at home. If a test is needed, I will explain why before you go for it.
If your baby is newborn
The first visit is best between day 3 and day 5 after birth. We check weight, feeding and jaundice. If your baby was in the NICU, I will plan the follow-up visits with you.
A few questions I am often asked
Do I need an appointment? Yes. Please call or message the clinic and the team will give you a time.
Can I send reports on WhatsApp? Yes, you can send them to the clinic number before the visit or call. Please also keep the originals for the clinic visit.
Are vaccines charged separately? The consultation fee is for the consultation. If your child is due a vaccine, my team will tell you the cost before it is given, so there is no surprise at the counter.
Is there a NICU? Yes. I am the NICU head at Medicare Super Speciality Hospital, and the hospital has NICU facilities.
If something here doesn't answer your question, call or message the clinic. We will help.
Dr. Zahoor Hussain Daraz
Consultant Pediatrician and NICU Head
Last updated: October 2026. Fees and timings can change, so please confirm when you book.
This article is general information about the clinic. It is not medical advice and does not replace a consultation.
