Dr. Vivek Karn, MBBS, MD Pediatrics, is a consultant pediatrician at Udaypur District Hospital in Gaighat, Udaypur, Nepal. He trained at the Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University. Read Dr. Karn’s professional biography.
Where to go and how to check availability
Udaypur District Hospital
Bokse, Triyuga Municipality Ward 10, Gaighat, Udaypur, Koshi Province, Nepal.
Before travelling for a routine visit, check the hospital’s official website for its contact details and confirm pediatric outpatient hours, registration, fees and service availability with hospital staff.
When to see a pediatrician
Families often ask about fever, cough or breathing concerns, infections, feeding problems, nutrition, growth, and developmental milestones. For a routine visit, bring any vaccination or growth records, current medicines, and earlier reports. Note when the concern began and what has changed in your child’s eating, drinking, sleep, or activity.
Newborn care and urgent signs
Newborn follow-up is a chance to discuss feeding, weight gain, and any signs of illness. Seek urgent in-person care if a newborn is feeding poorly, is unusually inactive, has a fever, is struggling to breathe, or has a seizure. Seek emergency help immediately for severe breathing difficulty or a child who is unresponsive.
Sources include the WHO newborn health guidance, Nepal’s newborn danger-sign resource, and the American Academy of Pediatrics guide to urgent and emergency care.
This page provides general health and hospital information. A healthcare professional can assess symptoms and recommend care for your child.