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

ADHD
Arthritis
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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

Experience

• Well-child check-ups • Vaccinations and immunizations • Treatment of common childhood illnesses such as colds, flu, and infections • Developmental screenings and assessments • Management of chronic conditions like asthma and allergies • Behavioral and developmental counseling • Nutrition guidance and advice • Newborn care, including breastfeeding support • Pediatric emergency care • School and sports physicals • Referrals to pediatric specialists when needed 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 • Vaccinations • Neuro motor delays • Developmental milestones • Growth disorders • Malnutrition • Sore Throat • Skin Rashes • Stomach Ache • Urinary Tract Infections • Cough • Fever • Skin Health • Stomach Pain • Whooping Cough • Fracture (Bone fracture) in kids • Iron Deficiency Anemia • Neonatal Conjunctivitis • Typhoid • Chickenpox • Chikungunya Fever • Dengue Fever • Cold and Cough • Congenital anomalies • Birth Defects • Fetal Alcohol Syndrome • Cerebral Palsy • Cystic Fibrosis • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) • Behavioral Disorders in Kids • Pediatric Obesity • Hand, Foot And Mouth Disease • Rotavirus Infections • Measles • Ear Infection • Anemia • Stomach Pain • Rashes • Cold • Iron Deficiency Anemia • Stomach Ache • Whooping Cough • Hand, Foot And Mouth Disease • Urinary Tract Infections • Sore Throat

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