clinical interests
Newborn health
Unsettled infants and faltering growth
Eczema
Asthma
Constipation and toileting difficulties
Language and developmental delay
Challenging behaviour
Autism spectrum disorder
ADHD
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Dr Shivani Kansal
Paediatrician & Paediatric Gastroenterologist
MBBS MD FRACP PhD
Shivani is a General Paediatrician with a special interest in paediatric gastroenterology. Shivani has had an extensive training in general paediatrics and paediatric gastroenterology having worked at Royal Children’s Hospital, Monash Children’s Hospital, Melton Health and Albury Wodonga Health. She has also worked at the Alfred hospital for 2 years for procedural training in gastroenterology.
She has strong interest in research and education. She completed a PhD on “Variation of Microbiome in Crohn’s Disease” via the Department of Paediatrics, University of Melboume.
Besides paediatric gastroenterology, Shivani is also interested in developmental and behavioural paediatrics. Being a mother to two young children, Shivani understands very well the challenges that come with raising children. She always endeavours to provide the best care to her patients and will walk the extra mile to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
Shivani is well conversant in Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu besides English.
