Dr. Meena Thiagarajan

Dr Meena Thiagarajan is an exceptionally distinguished paediatrician in Chennai with an impressive 40 years of medical experience. Having begun her rigorous paediatric training in the United Kingdom in 1991, she brings a wealth of global clinical wisdom and a deeply empathetic approach to children's healthcare. She specializes in comprehensive child health, newborn care, childhood infections, and the management of complex congenital and pediatric medical conditions.

As a mother herself, Dr Meena combines her formidable academic background with a personal, intuitive understanding of child development and parental anxieties.

Dr Meena is available for expert pediatric consultations at Apollo Children Hospital (Thousand Lights) and Apollo Cradle And Children Hospital (Karapakkam). To ensure absolute comfort for families across different backgrounds, she consults fluently in English, Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Meena Thiagarajan’s practice encompasses a holistic and evidence-based approach to pediatric care, focusing on both preventive health and acute disease management:

Newborn and Infant Care

Specialized, compassionate care for the critical early stages of a child's life:

• Comprehensive Newborn Care and Assessments
• Management of Neonatal Jaundice
• Breastfeeding Counseling and Nutritional Guidance
• Monitoring and Treatment of Birth Defects

General Paediatrics and Growth Monitoring

Continuous health tracking and developmental support from infancy through adolescence:

• Physical Growth and Milestone Tracking
• Childhood Nutrition and Obesity Management
• Evaluation of Developmental Delays
• Parenting and Behavioral Counseling

Immunization and Preventive Health

Protecting children through standardized and specialized vaccination protocols:

• Routine Childhood Immunization Schedules
• Catch-up Vaccinations
• Specialized Shots (e.g., Yellow Fever Vaccination)
• Travel Immunizations and Advice

Paediatric Infectious Diseases and Acute Care

Accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of childhood illnesses:

• Management of Childhood Fevers and Viral Infections
• Treatment of Respiratory Infections and Asthma
• Gastrointestinal Infections (Diarrhea, Vomiting)
• Management of Complex Paediatric Medical Conditions

Conditions Treated

• Acute and Chronic Childhood Infections
• Congenital Anomalies (Birth Defects)
• Nutritional Deficiencies and Anemia
• Childhood Asthma and Allergies
• Gastroenteritis and Stomach Bugs
• Neonatal Health Issues (Jaundice, Colic)
• Developmental and Growth Disorders

Awards and Academic Recognitions

Dr Meena’s dedication to the medical field extends beyond clinical practice into surgical training advocacy and community service:

• Best Paper Award – ISRM (1996): Awarded for the paper titled "Role of Omentum in Hemifacial Atrophy".
• Outstanding Service Award (1996): Received from Rotary Club Seaside for exceptional service and community contributions.
• Best Paper Award – APSICON (1995): Awarded for the paper titled "MRI Venogram in Lymphoedema: A New Concept".
• Cadaveric Flap Dissection Workshop Organizer (2002): Spearheaded advanced surgical training and education initiatives.

Publications and Research Contributions

Dr Meena actively contributes to advanced pediatric clinical research. Her notable co-authored publication includes:

• "Therapeutic plasma exchange for pediatric nonrenal disease indications and outcomes: A single-center experience" – Published in the Asian Journal of Transfusion Science (2018), evaluating critical life-saving interventions in pediatric care.

Professional Experience

• Apollo Children Hospital, Thousand Lights, Chennai (Consultation Fee: ₹1000)
• Apollo Cradle And Children Hospital, Karapakkam, Chennai (Consultation Fee: ₹1000)

Her long-standing tenure at Apollo Hospitals ensures that her young patients have access to premier pediatric intensive care units (PICU), advanced diagnostic facilities, and a child-friendly environment designed to reduce medical anxiety.

Credentials and Qualifications

Qualifications

• MBBS – Madras Medical College, Chennai (1986)
• MRCP – Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (1997)
• Diploma in Child Health – Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, UK (2002)

Registration Number

• Registered with the Tamil Nadu Medical Council, Registration Number 41824 (Year: 1986)

Professional Memberships

• Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)
• National Neonatology Forum (NNF), India
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), UK
• General Medical Council (GMC), UK
• Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

Why Parents Choose Dr Meena Thiagarajan

Finding a pediatrician you can truly trust is one of a parent's most critical decisions. With 40 years of medical practice, Dr Meena brings an incredibly rare depth of experience. Her training in the UK and Ireland means she utilizes the safest, most thoroughly researched global pediatric protocols, avoiding unnecessary medications and over-treatment. Because she is a mother herself, she understands the panic of a midnight fever or the stress of developmental milestones, and her consultations reflect a deep, genuine empathy.

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