Newborn attendance & neonatal care
Dr Vawda attends at birth and cares for term and pre-term newborns, giving your baby an experienced start from the very first breath.
What we do
Paediatric Services
From the delivery room to the school years, Dr Vawda offers the full range of children's healthcare. Below is what your family can rely on at every stage.
Emergency & intensive care
Advanced neonatal and paediatric intensive care, including ventilation, close monitoring and supportive care when your child needs it most.
Preventative care & vaccinations
Regular scheduled consults and vaccinations that maintain your child's health and support proper growth and development.
Acute illness & infection
Careful management of acute illness, injury, infection and other physical health problems when your little one is not themselves.
Psychological & behavioural care
Diagnosis, counselling and treatment for behavioural, mental, emotional and psychological concerns, with support for the whole family.
Health education
Clear, practical information on infant, child, adolescent and youth health, safety and nutrition, so you feel confident caring at home.
Specialist referral & coordination
When other expertise is needed, Dr Vawda works with fellow specialists to coordinate complete, joined-up care for your child.
Chronic condition management
Ongoing, structured care for long-term childhood conditions, with a steady plan to keep your child well over time.
Growth & development monitoring
Tracking milestones and healthy development through every stage, so anything that needs attention is picked up early.
Why families trust Dr Vawda
Experienced, specialist care close to home
With more than 25 years' experience and as a Fellow of the College of Paediatricians of South Africa, Dr Vawda cares for children at Lenmed La Verna Private Hospital in Ladysmith.
Need to see a paediatrician?
Phone the rooms at La Verna Medical Centre to arrange an appointment for your child. We are here to help.