Dr. Lalit B Verma

Dr Lalit B Verma is a highly distinguished Paediatric Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist in Raipur with 24 years of clinical experience specializing in paediatric liver transplantation, paediatric gastrointestinal disorders, paediatric hepatology and advanced paediatric endoscopy.

He holds a Fellowship in Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition from Stollery Childrens Hospital, University of Alberta, Canada, DAB Paediatrics from the American Board of Paediatrics and FAAP from the American College of Paediatrics, reflecting exceptional international clinical training and expertise in complex paediatric liver and gastrointestinal conditions.

Over his distinguished career, he has performed over 4500 paediatric procedures including upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, H pylori testing, foreign body removal and polypectomy, and has achieved several pioneering milestones including the youngest ABO incompatible liver transplant and liver transplant in the youngest premature infant with a heart defect.

Dr Lalit B Verma currently serves as Associate Director at Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vile Parle West, and Consultant at Petals Newborn and Children Hospital.

He has previously worked at Narayana SRCC Childrens Hospital Mumbai, Gleneagles Global Hospital Parel, Wockhardt Hospital Mumbai, St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital New York and Metropolitan Hospital New York, bringing exceptional national and international paediatric gastroenterology and liver transplant expertise to his clinical practice.

Dr Lalit B Verma consults in English and Hindi.

Areas of Expertise

Paediatric Liver Transplantation

• ABO incompatible paediatric liver transplant and living donor transplant surgery
• Emergency liver transplant for acute liver failure within critical time frames
• Mono segment graft transplant in very small and low weight babies

Paediatric Hepatology and Liver Disease

• Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis management in children and infants
• Metabolic liver disease evaluation including familial hypercholesterolaemia
• Portal hypertension and hepatic complication management in paediatric patients

Paediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders

• Inflammatory bowel disease management in children including Crohns and colitis
• Functional abdominal pain and irritable bowel disorder evaluation and care
• Eosinophilic oesophagitis dietary management and maintenance therapy planning

Paediatric Endoscopy and Procedures

• Upper endoscopy gastroscopy and therapeutic paediatric endoscopic procedures
• Colonoscopy H pylori testing polypectomy and foreign body removal
• Advanced paediatric endoscopy simulation and structured procedure training

Paediatric Nutrition and Pancreatic Disorders

• Paediatric nutritional assessment and structured dietary intervention planning
• Pancreatic disorder evaluation and management in infants and children
• Lactobacillus based probiotic therapy and acute diarrhoea management in children

Education and Credentials

• MBBS – Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik (2002)
• MD Paediatrics – New York Medical College (2011)
• DAB Paediatrics – American Board of Paediatrics (2012)
• Fellowship in Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition – Stollery Childrens Hospital, University of Alberta, Canada (2015)
• FAAP – American College of Paediatrics

Registration Details

Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) - 1065

Professional Memberships

• North American Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN)
• American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP)
• Canadian Association of Gastroenterology (CAG)
• Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)
• Liver Transplant Society of India (LTSI)
• Indian Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ISPGHAN)

Research and Publications

• Chaubal G, Pakkala AK, Nanavati AJ, et al. Compound heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia in a child: Successfully treated by liver transplant from heterozygous living donor. Indian Pediatr Case Rep. 2023;3(4):220-224.
• Persad AR, Verma LK, Persad R. Endoscopy simulation for pre clerkship students. Can Med Educ J. 2019;11(1):e141-143.
• Sanklecha M, Verma L, Pai U, et al. Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG Evaluation in Acute Diarrhea: An observational study. Cureus. 2022;14(4):e24594.
• Shah R, Verma L, Shah V, et al. Consolidated summary of current treatment modalities of childhood functional abdominal pain. 2020.
• Pai UA, Kesavelu D, Shah AK, et al. Ranitidine use in pediatrics: current evidence based review and recommendations. Int J Contemp Pediatr. 2022;9(10):987.

Professional Experience

Current Experience

• Associate Director, Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vile Parle West
• Consultant, Petals Newborn and Children Hospital

Past Experience

• Senior Lead Consultant, Narayana SRCC Childrens Hospital, Mumbai
• Senior Consultant, Gleneagles Global Hospital, Parel
• Consultant, Wockhardt Hospital and Research Institute, Mumbai
• Consultant, St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital, New York
• Consultant, Metropolitan Hospital, New York
• Consultant, Prime Institute of Digestive Sciences
• Resident, New York Medical College, New York, USA
• Medical Officer, Jai Ambe Hospital, Mumbai

Book an Appointment with Dr Lalit B Verma, Paediatric Gastroenterologist in Raipur

To consult Dr Lalit B Verma for paediatric liver transplantation, paediatric hepatology, gastrointestinal disorders and advanced paediatric endoscopy, book a priority appointment at Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vile Parle West, or Petals Newborn and Children Hospital.

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