Gunjan Children Hospital

Gunjan Children Hospital is up on the second floor of the Doorwin Building. If you know the Tapi Baug Shopping Center, we’re right across from that on Varachha Road. It’s usually pretty loud around here because, well, it’s a place for kids. There’s always someone crying or playing with the few toys we have in the corner. We spend a lot of time talking to parents who are worried about a fever or a cough that won't go away. The stairs to the second floor can be a bit of a climb if you're carrying a toddler, but most people use the lift. We’ve been at this location for a good bit of time now. The street outside is always jammed with traffic, so we tell people to leave early for their appointments. It’s a simple setup inside. We have the exam rooms and a small area where we keep the files. I think the walls could use a new coat of paint, but we’re usually too busy to get to it. Doctors here have seen just about everything when it comes to childhood illnesses. We try to make the kids feel less scared, though it doesn't always work with the little ones. It’s just how it is. We focus on getting them checked out and making sure the parents know what to do next. It’s a lot of hand-washing and making sure the thermometers are ready. It's rewarding work even on the days when the crying doesn't stop and the coffee runs out.