Dr. Nidhi Rawal
Dr. Nidhi Rawal
Dr. Nidhi Rawal is a dedicated and experienced Pediatric gastroenterologist, who enjoys working with children. Her expertise includes treating recurrent abdominal pain, Inflammatory bowel diseases, constipation, poor weight gain, celiac disease and Eosinophilic (Allergic) disorders of the GI tract. She also has experience in treating gastro conditions in autistic and differently-abled children.
Degree: MBBS (Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi), MD (Pediatrics, USA), DM (Pediatric Gastroenterology, University of Maryland Children’s Hospital, USA), MPH (Johns Hopkins School of Public Health)
Experience: 9 years
Specialisation: Pediatric Gastroenterology
Key skills:
- Upper GI endoscopy: For foreign bodies removal, toxic ingestions, Diagnostic endoscopy and more
- Lower GI endoscopy (Colonoscopy): Diagnostic colonoscopy, Polypectomy.
- Liver procedures: Liver biopsy
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) placement
OPD Timings:
Monday: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Thursday: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Consultation Fees: Rs 1,500
Publications
- A systematic review on gluten and casein free diets in children with Autism: What do we know? American Journal of Gastroenterology, Vol 108, Suppl 1, October 2013
- Remission of Refractory Celiac Disease With Infliximab in a Pediatric Patient. Published in American College of Gastroenterology Case reports journal.
- Thymic Mass In A Pediatric Patient With Lymphocytic Colitis. Presented at North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition annual conference 2014.
- Treatment options for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in children: A systematic review. Presented at North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition annual conference 2014
- Children With Autism and Feeding Problems Have Significant Endoscopic Findings. May 2010. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy – Gastrointest Endoscop, 01/2010; 71(5)
Awards and Recognitions
- Awarded Gold Medal for exceptional performance in Pediatrics, Kalawati Saran Children’s Hospital, Delhi
- Best Pediatrics Intern award for Patient Compassion, Brookdale University Hospital, New York, USA
- Senior Resident Teaching Award for contributions towards teaching and learning of Medical students and interns, Brookdale University Hospital, New York, USA.
- Intern of the Year Award, Awarded for distinguished clinical performance as an intern.
- American College of Gastroenterology Presidential Award, for “A systematic review on gluten and casein free diets in Autism: What do we know?” Control ID: 1732084. University of Maryland Children’s Hospital, Maryland, USA.
Tips for Parenting and Child Care
5 Misconceptions Around New-born Baby Feeding
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“Nursing mothers especially, first-time mothers, usually have many concerns regarding baby feeding, which is why we encourage them to attend our Infancy Care Class” says Nupur Sah, Certified Lactation Counselor and Child Health Educator at Sitaram Bhartia.
Listed below are few queries often asked in our Infancy Care class,
Keep Mosquitoes Away | 5 Tips for Prevention of Dengue
With the increase in dengue cases being reported in Delhi itself, across seasons, it becomes even more important for you take certain measures for prevention of dengue.
Prevention of Dengue Tips
Use these 5 simple tips to protect yourself and loved ones:
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Wear long-sleeved clothes and trousers:
“You should wear long-sleeved clothes and trousers or leggings as much as possible to lower the chances of being bitten by dengue-carrying mosquitoes,” says Dr Mayank Uppal,
Notice Dengue Symptoms in Your Child? Here’s What to Do
Dengue symptoms in your child can be difficult to read.
Dr Neha Joshi, Consultant, Pediatrics at Sitaram Bhartia Hospital says, “As dengue symptoms in children are similar to those in less severe fever infections, it can be difficult to differentiate between them without a blood test”
“Your child may not be able to express or verbalize their complaints.
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