Dr Rashid Merchant

Pediatrics

MBBS, MD - Pediatrics, Diploma in Child Health (DCH)

Mumbai

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About Dr Rashid Merchant

Dr. Rashid Merchant is a Pediatrician and Neonatologist in Vileparle West, Mumbai and has an experience of 52 years in these fields. Dr. Rashid Merchant practices at Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital in Vileparle West, Mumbai and Doctor Centre in Bandra West, Mumbai. He completed MBBS from University of Mumbai, Mumbai in 1968,MD - Pediatrics from University of Mumbai, Mumbai in 1971 and Diploma in Child Health (DCH) from King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College in 1970. He is a member of INDIAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS,(National Neonatology Forum,Indian Society of Perinatology and Reproductive Biology,AIDS Society of India,Federation of Indian Thalassemics and Indian Medical Association (IMA). Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Newborn Jaundice,New Born Care,Growth & Development Evaluation / Management,Viral Fever Treatment and Infant & Child nutrition etc.

Expertise

Services offered

Newborn Jaundice (neonatal jaundice treatment) Newborn Care (medical care for newborn baby) Growth and Development Evaluation and Management (child growth assessment) Viral Fever Treatment (viral infection fever treatment) Infant and Child Nutrition (baby nutrition guidance) Fever Treatment (Treatment for high temperature) Congenital Disorders Evaluation / Treatment Infectious Disease Treatment (Treatment for infectious illnesses)

Credentials & experience

Education

MBBSUniversity of Mumbai, Mumbai, none

MD - PediatricsUniversity of Mumbai, Mumbai, none

Diploma in Child Health (DCH)King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, none

Work & experience

Dean & Professor — Pediatrics - B.J. Wadia Hospital for Children -Thanesar Haryana

Faculty — Pediatrics - B.J. Wadia Hospital for Children -Thanesar Haryana

Honorary Professor — Pediatrics - G.S. Medical CollegeThanesar Haryana

Director — - Perinatal/ Neonatal Program, Wadia Group of Hospitals,Thanesar Haryana

Director — - Pediatrics / Perinatal HIV Program, Wadia Group of Hospitals,Thanesar Haryana

Ex-Fellow — Neonatology - Wayne State Univ. Mich. USAThanesar Haryana

Honorary Professor — of Pediatrics - Brooklyn Hospital Center, NY USAThanesar Haryana

Chief of Pediatrics — - Asian Heart Institute - MumbaiThanesar Haryana

Memberships

INDIAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICSINDIAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS

(National Neonatology Forum(National Neonatology Forum

Indian Society of Perinatology and Reproductive BiologyIndian Society of Perinatology and Reproductive Biology

AIDS Society of IndiaAIDS Society of India

Federation of Indian ThalassemicsFederation of Indian Thalassemics

Indian Medical Association (IMA)Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Awards & recognitions

Seth Jamnadas Berry Gold Medal - 1st in Pharmacology - 2nd M.B.B.S.- Mumbai UnivAward

J.C. Lisboa Gold Medal - 1st in Surgery - 3rd M.B.B.S.- Mumbai UnivAward

Dr. A.L. Nair Medal in MedicineAward

Dr. F.P. Soonawala Gold MedalAward

Dr. Parab’s Memorial PrizeAward

Dr. T.C.F. Gold Medal (Awarded from T.N. Medical)Award

Dr. H.A. Maniar Prize (Mumbai)Award

Highest Marks - 2nd M.B.B.S.Award

Clementina DeSa Prize - 1st in D.C.H. - B.J. Wadia Child Hospital, April 1970.Award

Stood 2nd -MD (Pediatrics) - Mumbai University, October 1971Award

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