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Dr Colanne Alexander

Pediatrics

Registered Number - A-285

Tunapuna , Trinidad

Experience - 13 Years

Languages - English

Consultation Fees

TT$ 500.00

Profile Description

Dr. Colanne Alexander is a dedicated Pediatrician with thirteen years of experience, registered with the Medical Board of Trinidad and Tobago. She possesses extensive expertise gained from working in hospital and clinical settings. Dr. Alexander has a strong background in serving minority and low-income populations, demonstrating compassion and proficiency in pediatric care.

Specialisations

Arthritis
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Behavioral Disorders in Kids
Birth Defects
Cerebral Palsy
Chickenpox
Chikungunya Fever
Cold and Cough
Congenital anomalies
Cough
Cystic Fibrosis
Dengue fever
Developmental Milestones
Ear infection
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Fever
Foot And Mouth Disease
Fracture (Bone fracture)
Fracture (Bone fracture) in kids
Growth Disorders
Hand
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Malnutrition
Measles
Neonatal Conjunctivitis
Neuro motor delays
Osteoarthritis
Pediatric Obesity
Pediatrics
Rheumatic Fever And Rheumatic Heart Disease
Rotavirus Infections
Skin Health
Skin Rashes
Sore Throat
Stomach Ache
Stomach Pain
Typhoid
Urinary Tract Infections
Vaccinations
Whooping Cough

Education

• POST GRAD DIP. ADOLESCENT HEALTH AND ADVOCACY-University of The West Indies, Mona 2020 • DOCTOR OF MEDICINE - PAEDIATRICS (PART 2) University of The West Indies 2017 • DOCTOR OF MEDICINE - PAEDIATRICS (PART 1) University of The West Indies 2014 • BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY University of The West Indies 2005 – 2010 • BACHELOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCE University of The West Indies 2005 – 2008 • 4 ADVANCED LEVEL SUBJECTS Hillview College 2002 – 2004 • 7 CXC SUBJECTS El Dorado West Secondary School 1997 – 2002

Qualifications

MBBS, MD(Pediatrics)

Registrations

• Special Performance Commendation - North Central Regional Health Authority 2012-2015 • Full Distinctions at CXC (School Valedictorian)

Awards and Recognitions

• Special Performance Commendation - North Central Regional Health Authority 2012-2015 • Full Distinctions at CXC (School Valedictorian)

Research & Publications

Thesis: The Influence of Understanding and Motivation on the Successful Management of the Obese Child Publications: • Alexander, C., Bodkyn, C. Parental Understanding and Motivation in the management of childhood obesity. West Indian Medical Journal 10.727/wimj.2018.116 • Maharaj, R., Alexander, C, et al. Abuse and mental disorder among women at walk-in clinics in Trinidad. A cross-sectional study. BMC Family practice. 11(1):26 March 2010

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FAQ’s

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