Meet Our Doctors

Dr. Sivabalan

Dr. Somu Sivabalan

Paediatrics

Registration No.

56129

Years of Experience

22 Years

Languages

English, Tamil

Degree

MBBS, MD (Ped), DNB (Ped), MNAMS,
FCCP (USA), FIAP, FAPSR, FRCP (Edin)

Speciality and areas of Interest

  • Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Pulmonology

Research and Publications

  • 62 articles in indexed journal & 29 chapters in textbooks
  • Authored: Essentials of Pediatric Pulmonology United Airway Disease
  • Writing Committee Member of IAP “Asthma By Consensus” (ABC), a national consensus document on childhood asthma management. By Indian Academy of Pediatrics 2011
  • Standard Treatment Guidelines on Persistent Bacterial Bronchitis (PBB). IAP action plan 2022
  • Resource person for various national modules for practicing pediatricians in common respiratory problems

Awards and achievements

  • Distinguished Alumni Award by Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education & Research, A Deemed to be University: 9 July 2022
  • Conferred Academic Excellence award, by Indian Medical Association- Tamil Nadu State Branch (IMA-TNSB): 2022
  • Awarded “Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Scientist Award” by the World Tamil Classical University for contribution to society: 2021
  • Awarded AFRO-ADVAC Travel Scholarship 2018: Advance Vaccinology Course, by ALIVE (African Leadership in Vaccinology Expertise, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa: 2018
  • Conferred the “Best Doctor Award” by The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University for exemplary contribution in the field of health care services: 2012
  • Awarded “Active Pediatrician Award” by the state branch of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) for outstanding contributions in the fields of Child Health and Community Pediatrics at “East Coast South Pedicon 2012" in Pondicherry: 2012
  • Awarded Visiting Fellowship by the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH): 2011
  • National Dr. Keya Lehari Gold Medal for Best Oral Presentation at XII IAP National Pediatric Pulmonology Conference by IAP- Respiratory Chapter: 2000
  • Gold medal in Ophthalmology in MBBS: 1995