Dr. Rashid Merchant

About Doctor

Dr. Rashid Merchant is a renowned Pediatrician with a rich experience of more than 40 years.

His educational qualifications include an MBBS from the University of Mumbai, Mumbai, an MD in Pediatrics from the University of Mumbai, Mumbai, a Diploma in Child Health from King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, Mumbai, and a Fellowship in Neonatology from Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Wayne State University Michigan, USA.

His area of expertise lies in treating Newborn Jaundice, Infant and child nutrition, Viral Fever Treatment, Infectious Disease Treatment, Lactation Problems, Restless Child Disorder, and Child and Adolescent Problems.

He is a reputed member of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics, National Neonatology Forum, Indian Society of Perinatology and Reproductive Biology, AIDS Society of India, Federation of Indian Thalassemics, and Indian Medical Association.

Medical Qualifications

• MBBS: the University of Mumbai, Mumbai in 1968.
• Diploma: Child Health from King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, Mumbai in 1970.
• MD: Pediatrics from the University of Mumbai, Mumbai in 1971.

Clinical Expertise

Professional Work Experience

• He was a Senior Consultant in Pediatrics at Surya Hospital, Mumbai.

Career Highlights

• He is a distinguished Pediatrician with an extensive experience of over 40 years, specializing in the treatment of Newborn Jaundice, Infant and Child Nutrition, Viral Fever Treatment, Infectious Disease Treatment, and Lactation Problems.

Research and Fellowships

• Member: Indian Academy of Pediatrics
• Member: National Neonatology Forum
• Member: Indian Society of Perinatology and Reproductive Biology
• Member: AIDS Society of India
• Member: Federation of Indian Thalassemics
• Member: Indian Medical Association
• Fellowship: Neonatology from Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Wayne State University Michigan, USA.