About the Doctor
Dr. Pratibha Singhi is a world-renowned child neurologist with over 38 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS from Rajasthan University and MD (Paediatrics) from AIIMS, New Delhi. She brings in a rich experience from India, West Indies, USA and the UK. Before joining Medanta, she was at PGIMER, Chandigarh, where she worked as Professor and Head of Department , and Chief of Paediatric Neurology and Neurodevelopment. Her main areas of research are Epilepsy, Neurodevelopmental Disorders including Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Central Nervous System (CNS) Infections. She has received special training in these fields at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, USA and in the UK during the Heinz Fellowship of the British Paediatric Association and Fellowship of The Royal College of Paediatrics. She was invited to work as Locum Consultant Paediatric Neurology at the Great Ormond Street Hospital London (November 2004 to May 2005 and May to November 2008). She has authored a book on “Seizures and Epilepsy in Children” and edited an international book on “CNS Infections in Children”, Neurology Section of IAP Textbook of Paediatrics 2013, Paediatric Neurology and Epilepsy November 2009 . She has done original research work in the field of Neurodevelopment and Paediatric Neurology and has published over 400 papers in Indian and International peer reviewed journals and has received several national and international awards and orations for her work.
Specialization
- CNS infections
- Neurodevelopmental disorders and Behavioural Pediatrics
Awards
- Oration of the Association of Child Neurology for Life time achievement in Pediatric and Neurology and Neurodevelopment, 2016
- First S. Janaki Memorial Oration for outstanding contribution to Pediatric and Adolescent Neurology, 2013
- First PK Mishra Oration on “Cerebral Palsy and its management recent concepts” to mark First Foundation Day Celebration of 53rd Foundation Day of King George Medical University, Lucknow, 2006
- “Medical Scientist Award” by Dr Shurvir Singh Trust, Rajasthan for the year for her outstanding contributions in Medical Sciences especially in Pediatric Neurology and Neurodevelopment, 2003
- Asian Research Award in recognition to outstanding contribution to advancement in understanding Infatile Seizures at 6th Infatile Seizures Society Meeting, Tokyo, Japan, 2003
- James Flett Gold Medal (First Prize) of Indian Academy of Pediatrics for research in Social Pediatrics, 1987
Frequently Asked Questions About Pediatrics
How often should my child see the Pediatrician?
Your child should not only see the pediatrician for an illness. It is also important to schedule well-child-care exams regularly, beginning in infancy. Also called well-care visits or checkups, these routine examinations provide the best opportunity for the doctor to observe the progress of your child’s physical and mental growth and development; to counsel and teach parents; to detect problems through screening tests; to provide immunizations, and to get to know one another. Well-care visits are strongly recommended as part of preventive pediatric care.
When should I start feeding my baby solid foods?
Solid foods need to be introduced to ensure that your baby gets proper nutrition around 6 months of age. Ask your doctor about when when to introduce solid foods and how to do it.
When should you seek emergency care for your child?
Is it necessary to visit a Pediatrician during pregnancy?
Yes, a visit to the Pediatrician’s clinic can play a significant role in your journey of parenthood. He/ She can offer valuable guidance regarding the child’s development. Once you are well aware of your child’s development, you can easily track his/her growth. It will not just guide you for parenthood, but also help you to establish a healthy relationship with your child.
Can a Pediatrician offer consultation about vaccination plans for your child?
Yes, a Pediatrician can offer a vaccination plan for your child. It is important to follow a vaccination schedule to keep your child healthy. A doctor will explain to you the details of every vaccination. If some vaccine may have any minor side effects, a pediatrician will equip you with such relevant information.
How can a Pediatrician help with your child’s overall health?
Yes, a Pediatrician can offer a vaccination plan for your child. It is important to follow a vaccination schedule to keep your child healthy. A doctor will explain to you the details of every vaccination. If some vaccine may have any minor side effects, a pediatrician will equip you with such relevant information.
