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Dr Leonardo Akan

Pediatrics

Registered Number - A-149

Port-of-Spain , Trinidad/Tobago

Experience - 20 Years

Languages - English and Spanish(conversational)

Consultation Fees

TT$ 100.00

Profile Description

Dr. Leonardo J. Akan is a highly experienced pediatrician with a specialization in pediatric endocrinology. He obtained his medical degree from the University of the West Indies and completed his residency training at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he served as Chief Paediatric Resident. With over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Akan has been dedicated to providing comprehensive pediatric care in both private practice and as a consultant in pediatrics with the North Central Regional Health Authority. He is board-certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics and has expertise in managing various pediatric endocrine conditions. Dr. Akan completed a fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology at the University of Miami and, upon returning to Trinidad and Tobago, established the first growth hormone administration program for children in the public hospital system. In his private practice, he has initiated a comprehensive newborn screening program for inborn errors of metabolism, as well as newborn hearing and vision screening. He is certified in insulin pump training and runs a support group for patients utilizing continuous glucose monitoring systems. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Akan is actively involved in teaching medical students as an Associate Lecturer in Pediatrics at the University of the West Indies. He has organized the Transformer Fitness Program in collaboration with a group of healthcare professionals nationwide, further demonstrating his commitment to delivering high-quality care to his patients.

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

Qualifications

MBBS

Research & Publications

N/A

Experience

Pediatrics/ Pediatrics Endocrinology • Diagnosis and management of pediatric endocrine disorders • Evaluation and treatment of disorders of sexual development and puberty • Management of metabolic disorders and inborn errors of metabolism • Monitoring and treatment of children with diabetes, including insulin management and diabetes education. • Evaluation and management of obesity and related conditions in children and adolescents • Comprehensive newborn screening for inborn errors of metabolism • Hormone replacement therapy for children with hormonal deficiencies • Support and counselling for children and families dealing with endocrine conditions. • Collaboration with other specialists and healthcare providers to provide multidisciplinary care. • Education and guidance for patients and families on lifestyle modifications, medication management, and long-term follow-up care. Key Conditions and Treatments: • Pediatric endocrinology • Growth disorders • Diabetes in children • Thyroid disorders in children • Adrenal disorders in children • Puberty disorders in children • Growth hormone deficiency • Congenital adrenal hyperplasia •Turner syndrome • Prader-Willi syndrome • Precocious puberty • Delayed puberty • Hypoglycaemia in children • Hypothyroidism in children • Hyperthyroidism in children • Obesity and metabolic disorders in children • Disorders of sexual development in children • Pituitary disorders in children • Bone and mineral disorders in children • Calcium and vitamin D disorders in children • Pediatric Hormone Imbalance • Vaccination/Immunization • New-born care & treatment • Paediatrics Infectious Disease Treatment • Pain in Abdomen Treatment • Bronchial Asthma Treatment • Nutritional Assessment • New-born Jaundice • Thyroid Disease in Children • Chickenpox Treatment • Growth & Development Evaluation/Management • Viral Diarrhoea Treatment • Measles Treatment • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Treatment • Tuberculosis Treatment • Trauma • Food Poisoning Treatment • Cardiac Diseases

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Afternoon

12:35 PM
01:10 PM
01:45 PM
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06:00 PM
06:35 PM
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FAQ’s

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