Dr. Anju Virmani
Over 40 Years
Madhukar Rainbow Children’s Hospital
New Delhi India
Introduction
Dr. Anju Virmani is a very senior doctor who specialises in helping children overcome hormone-related problems. She has over 40 years of experience in this line of work. She is a pioneer in this field. Parents often seek her advice on child diabetes, thyroid problems, and growth disorders. She is a renowned doctor for her accurate diagnosis of the problems children are facing. She also provides the right guidance to the parents to overcome the health problems.
About Dr. Anju Virmani
Dr. Anju Virmani is a senior consultant at Madhukar Rainbow Children’s Hospital. She has also been trained at the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi. She also had a major role in initiating thyroid screening in newborns in the private hospitals in Delhi, which has greatly helped many newborns receive treatment at a young age.
She is very involved in helping children with Type 1 Diabetes and has worked on many national projects to make healthcare better for kids. She is a leader in many medical groups and has written many articles to help other doctors and parents understand hormone problems in children.
Qualifications
- MBBS (AIIMS, New Delhi)
- MD Pediatrics (AIIMS, New Delhi)
- DNB Endocrinology (AIIMS, New Delhi)
Awards & Recognition
- Founder President of the Indian Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology (ISPAE)
- Chairperson for the Pediatric Endocrine Chapter of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics
- Advisory Member of the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD)
- Helped launch the first Newborn Thyroid Screening programs in North India
Specialities & Expertise
- Treating diabetes in children and teenagers
- Checking and treating thyroid problems in newborns
- Helping children who are not growing at the right height
- Managing puberty issues (early or late puberty)
- Treating hormonal issues related to weight and obesity
Patient Experience & Approach
Dr. Anju Virmani is known as a very patient and helpful teacher to her patients. Her belief is that parents can better care for their child by understanding their condition. She tries to simplify complex medical facts and make life easier for their children with chronic conditions.