Introduction

Dr. Chitra Sankar's skills and areas of expertise experienced in the developmental assessment of young children, particularly children in the age group 0 – 3 years. Experienced in the diagnosis, management of children with developmental disorders such as cerebral palsy, autism spectrum -disorders, learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Expert in planning early intervention programs for various types of delays. Special interest in a neurodevelopmental follow-up of preterm babies and developmental follow-up clinics. Currently collecting data on neurodevelopmental outcome in VLBW and preterm babies in Indian scenario and context.

Hospital Associations

Manipal Hospital HAL Airport Road

Services/Interest

• Pediatrician

Experience

23 Years of Experience

Education

MBBS - Madras Medical College, Chennai, 1989 Diploma in Child Health (DCH) - Royal College Of Physician, London, 1996 MRCP (Paed) - Royal College Of Physician, London, 1999

I Speak

English