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DM$ 5,271.84
Dr Vanita Shukla 
Pediatrics
MBBS, DM, MRCPCH (UK)
15yr
experience 
San Juan
English
About the doctor
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.
Qualifications
MBBS, DM, MRCPCH (UK)
Awards and Recognitions
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Research & Publications
Dr. Shukla V, et al. Solving a diagnostic dilemma in a patient with periodic fever – when the pieces of the puzzle finally fit. Clinical Case Reports. Revised, submitted November 2023.
Shukla V, Boelman C, et al. Rhythmic High-Amplitude Delta with Superimposed Spikes (RHADS): A Treatment Dilemma. Oxford Medical Case Reports. Submitted November 2023.
Shukla V, et al. Axial Dystonia as a manifestation of Stiff-Person Syndrome in a paediatric patient. BMJ Case Reports. Revised, submitted November 2023.
Shukla V, et al. Unusual Neurological Manifestations during the COVID-19 pandemic in Trinidad & Tobago. Journal of International Child Neurology Association. Accepted. Nov 2022; January 2022, BPNA Conference presentation (Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology Journal).
Shukla V, et al. Guillain Barre Syndrome – Classic, Variant or Mimic? Caribbean Medical Journal. February 2023.
Shukla V, et al. Recurrent Cerebral Venous Sinus Thromboses (CVST's) and Livedo reticularis rash - A case of Sneddon Syndrome. Clinical Practice (Therapy) Journal. Impact Factor 5.45. June 2022; June 2021, RCPCH Conference presentation (Archives of Disease in Childhood).
Services
Medical Conditions Treated:
Services
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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