Dr. Somu Sivabalan -

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Dr. Somu Sivabalan

Pediatrics

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

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