Dr. Priyanka Parikh

Dr Priyanka Parikh is a highly esteemed developmental and behavioural paediatrician in Mumbai with 29 years of overall medical experience and over 20 years exclusively dedicated to children.

Holding an MD, DNB, FCPS, MRCPCH (London), and MBBS, she serves as a Senior Consultant at SRCC Children Hospital and Saifee Hospital.

Fluent in English, Hindi, Marathi, and Gujarati, she performs precise neurological assessments and early intervention planning.

Her clinical expertise ensures optimal care for autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, and ADHD.

Area of Expertise

Dr Priyanka brings vast knowledge to the medical and therapeutic management of complex neurocognitive anomalies and acute developmental delays in children.

Her proficiency in clinical behavioural paediatrics ensures accurate diagnosis and therapeutic systemic care for infants and adolescents requiring highly specialised psychological and motor coordination interventions.

Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrics

For patients in Mumbai, Dr Priyanka Parikh performs clinical evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD):

• Advanced neurodevelopmental assessments and targeted behavioural therapies specifically designed for severe autism spectrum presentations
• Rigorous clinical assessments and comprehensive early intervention protocols for the definitive management of complex ADHD and intellectual disabilities
• Multi-disciplinary medical interventions ensuring robust social integration and sustained cognitive development in children

Neuro-Disabilities and Learning Assessments

To support patients in Maharashtra, Dr Parikh provides interventions for Learning Disabilities (Dyslexia) and Motor Coordination Difficulties:

• Immediate diagnostic evaluations and highly structured neurological assessments specifically designed for the precise certification of severe learning disabilities and dyslexia
• Targeted systemic monitoring and rigorous developmental tracking for complex cerebral palsy and sensory impairments (vision and hearing)
• Comprehensive preventative healthcare screenings and advanced motor coordination interventions ensuring robust physical development

High-Risk Newborn Follow-Up and Genetic Syndromes

Dr Priyanka handles systemic evaluations in Mumbai, specifically targeting Developmental Delay and Down Syndrome:

• Rigorous continuous monitoring and precise early intervention planning for the developmental follow-up of complex high-risk newborns
• Systematic diagnostic protocols ensuring rapid and sustained developmental tracking for severe genetic anomalies including Down syndrome
• Advanced systemic interventions and targeted behavioural therapies ensuring optimal long-term neurocognitive function

Advanced Assessment Scales and Certifications

Dr Priyanka Parikh is exclusively certified in administering advanced developmental psychometrics:

• DASII: Certified to evaluate infants between 1 and 30 months for advanced motor and mental development.
• GMDS (London): Certified to objectively assess 6 developmental domains in children from birth to 8 years.
• Life Support: Holds advanced NLS (UK) and PALS certifications for critical paediatric emergencies.

Clinical Outcomes and Paediatric Milestones

Dr Priyanka Parikh consistently elevates developmental paediatrics standards in Maharashtra:

• Extensive Experience: Brings exactly 29 years of comprehensive medical practice, specifically dedicating her highly productive career to advanced neurodevelopmental paediatrics across both India and the UK.
• Academic Excellence: Secured the 1st Rank (Gold Medal) at the FCPS Examination and the 1st Rank in the Competitive Examination in Medicine at LTMGH. She also achieved the 2nd Rank in the MD Paediatrics Examination and earned a Distinction in Preventive and Social Medicine during her 3rd MBBS.
• Editorial Leadership: Served prominently on the editorial board for the Paediatric Clinics of India journal and authored chapters in Volume 12 of Recent Advances in Paediatrics.
• Global Exposure: Acquired highly specialised training at the Paediatric Neuro-Disabilities Clinic at Northwick Park Hospital in London, driving pioneering research in autism and developmental disorders.

Developmental Advocacy and Media Engagement

Dr Parikh is a prominent advocate for developmental awareness, actively conducting lectures, workshops, and extensive media interviews across multiple platforms from 2018 to 2023:

• Television and Media: Delivered impactful live interviews on Doordarshan Sahyadri, Mid-Day Digital, and Popxo, advocating for autism awareness on World Autism Day and the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
• Masterclasses and CMEs: Served as a highly regarded speaker at the Mahapedicon, SRCC Hospital Masterclasses, and Palghar Academy of Paediatrics, addressing learning disabilities, hearing loss, and parent-child attachment.
• Global Consultations: Extensively evaluates children via online teleconsultations, actively guiding therapeutic management across the USA, Canada, UK, European Union, Australia, the Middle East, and Africa.

Education

Dr Priyanka Parikh completed her medical education and elite paediatric training from recognised national and international boards:

• MBBS from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion, Mumbai (1997)
• MD in Paediatrics from Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital, Mumbai (2000)
• DNB in Paediatrics from National Board of Education, New Delhi (2000)
• FCPS (Fellowship in Child Health) from College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mumbai (2000)
• DCH from College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mumbai
• MRCPCH from Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, London (2006)

Registered with the Maharashtra Medical Council in 1997 (Registration No. 82943).

Professional Memberships

Dr Priyanka holds leadership positions and memberships with prominent medical organisations:

• Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP)
• IAP - Growth, Development and Behavioral Pediatrics Academy (IAP-GDBPA)
• IAP - Infectious Diseases Chapter (IAP-IDC)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA), Mumbai Branch
• Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), London

Publications and Research

Dr Priyanka Parikh is actively involved in advancing medical research globally. She has authored the following prominent publications:

• Neurocognitive profile of a Turner syndrome
• Fraser-Cryptophthalmos syndrome with cardiovascular malformations: a rare association
• Adoption and the Paediatrician - A vital link

Professional Experience

Dr Priyanka Parikh currently brings her developmental expertise to the following institutions, serving as a Senior Consultant at:

• Saifee Hospital, Girgaon (Mumbai) - ₹3500
• SRCC Children Hospital, Mahalakshmi (Mumbai) - ₹3500
• Bal Asha Child Development Centre, Mahalakshmi (Mumbai)
• Ankur Multispeciality Hospital, Virar West (Mumbai)

Previously, she gained immense exposure serving in highly specialised clinical roles at:

• B J Wadia Hospital for Children (Consultant)
• Learning Disability Clinic, Sion Hospital (Consultant)
• Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre (Consultant)
• Cloudnine Hospital, Malad West (Consultant)

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