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MD (Pediatrics), DM (Gastroenterology) Commonwealth Medical Fellowship in Pediatric Hepatology & Pediatric Liver Transplantation (King’s College, London)
Department - Institute of Paediatrics
Director - Pediatrics and Pediatric Super Specialty, Head of Department – Pediatric Gastroenterology & Pediatric Hepatology & Liver Transplant , Academic Head
MD (Pediatrics), DM (Gastroenterology) Commonwealth Medical Fellowship in Pediatric Hepatology & Pediatric Liver Transplantation (King’s College, London)
Dr.Surender K Yachha is one of the leading doctors in the field of paediatric gastroenterology. He holds 30 years of extensive experience in the field of gastro-intestinal disorders, liver disorders and pancreatic disorders in infants and children. He has wide experience in performing endoscopic procedures (diagnostic and therapeutic) in infants and children.
He has held different positions in the paediatric gastroenterology department through his career. He was the first to introduce a paediatric gastroenterology department in India with multidimensional growth in the field of patient referral, academics, research, training programs, he held high positions such as the Founder President of Indian Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ISPGHAN), Chairperson (National President) Pediatric Gastroenterology specialty of Indian Academy of Pediatrics etc.
He set up the first post-doctoral certificate course aimed at paediatric gastroenterology for paediatricians (post MD) in the year 2000. He has taken India to the world map on several disorders and research aspects that are highlighted through his international research publications and 30 book chapters. He is also the recipient of 94 prestigious awards for his relentless efforts and contribution to healthcare services.
His areas of expertise in paediatrics include- neonatal jaundice, celiac disease, constipation, abdominal pain , gastrointestinal bleeding, milk allergy, tuberculosis, extrahepatic portal venous obstruction, acute viral hepatitis and other esophageal disorders. He possesses expertise on liver disorders in infants and children and has experience in curing pancreatic disorders and portal hypertension.
Before joining Sakra World Hospital, Dr. Yachha was the Professor and Head- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India.
Dr. Surender K Yachha completed his MBBS from the University of Kashmir, and pursued his MD in Paediatrics from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research,
Chandigarh.
His love for academics never ceased to exist. He continued to finish his DM (Gastroenterology), Fellowship, Inclusive of training in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh. He also received the Commonwealth Medical Fellowship in Pediatric Hepatology and Pediatric liver transplantation (medical aspects) from the prestigious King’s College, School of Medicine and Dentistry, London, UK.
During the course of his illustrious career spanning over 30 years, Dr. Surender K. Yachha has received over 90 awards, some of which are listed below:
Director - Pediatrics and Pediatric Super Specialty, Head of Department – Pediatric Gastroenterology & Pediatric Hepatology & Liver Transplant , Academic Head
Department - Institute of Paediatrics
Senior Consultant and HOD – Paediatrics & Neonaotology
Department - Pediatrics and Neonatology
Consultant - Pediatrics & Neonatology
Department - Pediatrics and Neonatology
Visiting Consultant – Pediatrics & Neonatology
Department - Institute of Pediatrics
Visiting Consultant - Pediatrics
Department - Pediatrics and Neonatology
Director - Pediatrics and Pediatric Super Specialty, Head of Department – Pediatric Gastroenterology & Pediatric Hepatology & Liver Transplant , Academic Head
Senior Consultant and HOD – Paediatrics & Neonaotology
Consultant - Pediatrics & Neonatology
Visiting Consultant – Pediatrics & Neonatology
Visiting Consultant - Pediatrics
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FAQ
1. What is the best diet for newborn babies?
Breast milk is the best diet for newborn babies. It contains lysozyme, antibodies, oligosaccharides, white blood cells, colostrum, probiotics, and prebiotics. These not only nourish them but also helps build a strong immune system.
2. What are the food items that need to be avoided during constipation?
Dairy or milk products
Bananas
Junk foods
3. What are some common symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD)?
Persistence of vomiting
Heartburn
Chest pain
Difficulty swallowing
The sensation of a lump in throat part
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