From a groin bulge that won’t go away to sudden severe tummy pain, most childhood surgical problems involve the abdomen and groin. Dr. Tanmay Motiwala diagnoses and treats the full range of general and abdominal pediatric surgical conditions — operating when it’s genuinely needed and reassuring parents when it isn’t.
Conditions we treat
- Inguinal hernia — A groin bulge in a child usually needs planned surgery — here’s why.
- Umbilical hernia — Why the belly button pops out — and why taping a coin never works.
- Appendicitis — When a child’s tummy pain is the kind that needs an operation.
- Intussusception — Sudden severe pain and blood in the stool — a bowel emergency.
- Pyloric stenosis — Forceful vomiting after every feed in a young baby — a fixable cause.
- Face cuts & wounds — Sutures, glue or steri-strips — the right way to close a child’s face cut.
When to see a pediatric surgeon
See a pediatric surgeon for any persistent lump or swelling in the groin or belly button, tummy pain with vomiting or fever, forceful vomiting in a young baby, or a wound that may need proper closure. Some of these are emergencies — when in doubt, get your child examined the same day.
Helpful reading for every parent
- Is surgery safe for my child? — 7 honest answers to the questions every parent asks before an operation.
- Preparing your child for surgery — Fasting, what to pack, and how to keep your child calm on the day.
- Common surgical conditions to know — A plain-language tour of the conditions a pediatric surgeon treats.
Why families across Chhattisgarh choose Dr. Tanmay Motiwala
Dr. Tanmay Motiwala is a fellowship-trained (MCh, AIIMS) pediatric and neonatal surgeon serving Raipur, Jagdalpur and Rajim. Children are not small adults — their surgery needs a surgeon trained specifically in the growing body, with the judgment to operate only when a child truly needs it and to reassure when they don’t.
Reviewed by Dr. Tanmay Motiwala, MCh Pediatric Surgery (AIIMS) — pediatric & neonatal surgeon, Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
Worried about your child? Dr. Tanmay Motiwala consults in Raipur, Jagdalpur & Rajim. Book an appointment or call +91 83190 84711.
⚠️ Important: This page is for general information and awareness only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Every child is different — please consult a qualified pediatric surgeon in person. In an emergency, go to the nearest hospital immediately.