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Child Development Centre

Apollomedics Super Speciality Hospital, Lucknow — Led by Dr. Nishant Gopaal

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About This Service

What is Child Development Centre?

The Child Development Centre (CDC) at Apollomedics Super Speciality Hospital, Lucknow is a one-stop multidisciplinary centre for children with neurodevelopmental conditions. Led by Dr. Nishant Gopaal — Consultant Pediatric Neurologist and Head of CDC — the centre brings together paediatric neurology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, neuropsychology and special education under one roof. The CDC serves children from newborns to 18 years, from across Lucknow and Uttar Pradesh.

Indications

When is it Indicated?

✓Autism Spectrum Disorder assessment and management
✓ADHD evaluation and treatment
✓Global developmental delay evaluation
✓Cerebral palsy management and rehabilitation
✓Learning disability assessment
✓Speech and language delay
✓Sensory processing difficulties
✓Genetic and metabolic conditions affecting development
✓Early intervention for at-risk infants (premature, birth asphyxia)
What to Expect

The Procedure

1
Initial consultation with Dr. Nishant Gopaal — comprehensive neurological and developmental evaluation
2
Referral to appropriate CDC team members based on individual child's needs
3
Multidisciplinary team assessment within 1–2 weeks
4
Integrated team meeting — all specialists contribute to a unified report and intervention plan
5
Feedback consultation — diagnosis, recommendations and therapy plan explained to family
6
Therapy begins — coordinated by CDC team with regular review by Dr. Gopaal
7
Ongoing follow-up — 3–6 monthly review with Dr. Gopaal; therapy team sees child more frequently
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a referral to attend the CDC?

No referral is needed — families can self-refer by calling +91 77549 20632 or booking via Apollo 24|7.

How long is the wait for an appointment?

First appointments are typically available within 3–5 working days. Emergency neurological concerns can be seen sooner.

Does the CDC accept children from outside Lucknow?

Yes — the CDC serves patients from across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Uttarakhand and neighbouring states. Telehealth follow-up is available for families who cannot travel frequently.

Is the CDC part of the Apollo Hospital network?

Yes — the Child Development Centre operates within Apollomedics Super Speciality Hospital, one of the largest private hospitals in Uttar Pradesh, with the full resources of the Apollo Hospitals group.

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Medically authored by Dr. Nishant Gopaal Consultant Pediatric Neurologist & Head of CDC · Apollomedics Super Speciality Hospital, Lucknow
MD Pediatrics · FIPN · BPNA UK · ORCID: 0000-0002-8408-535X
Last reviewed: 2026-09-27