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Dr Vanita Shukla

Pediatrics

Registered Number - SS00049

San Juan , Trinidad/Tobago

Experience - 15 Years

Languages - English

Consultation Fees

TT$ 550.00

Profile Description

Dr. Vanita Shukla is a highly dedicated and organized consultant paediatric neurologist with extensive academic and clinical experience. Specializing in paediatric neurology and epilepsy, Dr. Shukla integrates her passion for teaching with a deep commitment to patient care. Throughout her career, she has worked within various international healthcare systems, developing expertise in managing complex neurological conditions in children, including epilepsy and neurodevelopmental disorders. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Shukla plays an active role in curriculum development, clinical supervision, and cross-campus teaching at the University of the West Indies. Her academic contributions have extended to research, where she participates in research studies and clinical trials. One of her key goals is to establish a paediatric epilepsy surgery service in the Caribbean, offering valuable training opportunities for allied health professionals.

Specialisations

ADHD
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) in kids
Growth Disorders
Hand
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Malnutrition
Measles
Neonatal Conjunctivitis
Neuro motor delays
Pediatric Obesity
Pediatrics
Rotavirus Infections
Skin Health
Skin Rashes
Sore Throat
Stomach Ache
Stomach Pain
Typhoid
Urinary Tract Infections
Vaccinations
Whooping Cough

Education

Fellowship in Pediatric Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology (2022-2023) University of British Columbia, Canada Post-DM Fellow in Paediatric Neurology (2017-2019) Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, UK DM Paediatrics (2016) University of the West Indies, St. Augustine MRCPCH (UK) (2016) Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, UK MBBS (2009) University of the West Indies, St. Augustine

Qualifications

MBBS, DM, MRCPCH (UK)

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Experience

Core Services: • 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 • Newborn care and treatment • Pediatric Infectious Disease Treatment • Pain management in abdomen • Bronchial asthma treatment • Nutritional assessment • Newborn jaundice treatment • Thyroid disease in children • Chickenpox treatment • Growth and development evaluation/management • Viral diarrhoea treatment • Measles treatment • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) treatment • Tuberculosis treatment • Trauma management • Food poisoning treatment • Cardiac diseases management • 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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FAQ’s

Patients typically consult Dr. Vanita Shukla for a variety of pediatric neurological conditions, including epilepsy, neurodevelopmental disorders, and other complex neurological issues in children. She also provides care for pediatric patients requiring specialized neurological treatments and plays an active role in managing paediatric epilepsy surgery.

Dr. Vanita Shukla is fluent in English.

Dr. Vanita Shukla holds the following qualifications: MBBS (2009), University of the West Indies, St. Augustine DM Paediatrics (2016), University of the West Indies, St. Augustine MRCPCH (UK) (2016), Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, UK Post-DM Fellow in Paediatric Neurology (2017-2019), Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, UK Fellowship in Pediatric Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology (2022-2023), University of British Columbia, Canada

Dr. Vanita Shukla is currently practicing as a consultant pediatric neurologist and is actively involved in teaching and research at the University of the West Indies.

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