Dr. Veena Kalra
Pediatrician
MBBS, MD
Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals · Sarita Vihar, Delhi
57 yrs
Total experience
50 yrs
As specialist
About Dr. Veena Kalra
Dr. Veena Kalra is a distinguished pediatrician with over five decades of experience, renowned for her leadership in child neurology. She served as Professor and Head of the Pediatrics Department at AIIMS, New Delhi, where she played a pivotal role in establishing pediatric neurology as a subspecialty in India.
She earned her MBBS from the University of Delhi in 1969 and MD in Pediatrics from AIIMS, New Delhi in 1973. She is a fellow of several scientific academies worldwide and holds memberships in the National Academy of Medical Sciences, Indian Academy of Paediatrics, and Indian Academy of Neurology.
Her expertise spans congenital disorders, infectious diseases, growth and development evaluation, newborn care, tonsillitis, and ADHD. She has been instrumental in founding the Association of Child Neurology of India and held leadership positions in the Asian Oceanian Child Neurology Association and the International Child Neurology Association.
With 57 years of overall experience and 50 years as a specialist, Dr. Kalra has received numerous awards, including honors from three Presidents of India and the Swasth Bharat Samman. She currently consults at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals in Sarita Vihar, Delhi.
Education
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MBBS · 1969
University of Delhi
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MD · 1973
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Experience
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Head of Department
AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) · Pediatrics
2007 – 2016
Services & Procedures
Services
Procedures
Conditions Treated
Awards & Recognition
- Maulana azad alumunus award - 2007
- Kanishka Shiromani award - 1991
- Pediatric & neurology alumni award - 2008
Registrations & Memberships
Registrations
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Delhi Medical Council
Reg. No. 44748 (2009)
Memberships
- National Academy of Medical Sciences
- Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)
- Indian Academy of Neurology
FAQs
Where does Dr. Veena Kalra practice? ▾
Dr. Veena Kalra practices at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals in Sarita Vihar and one other center.
How can I book an appointment with Dr. Veena Kalra? ▾
Appointments can be booked online for an in-clinic visit with the doctor.
What are the common reasons patients visit Dr. Veena Kalra? ▾
Patients commonly visit for occupational therapy, physical therapy, ABA therapy, and EEG.
What is the patient feedback for Dr. Veena Kalra? ▾
The doctor has been recommended by 44 patients and has received feedback from 25 patients.
What are Dr. Veena Kalra's educational qualifications? ▾
Dr. Veena Kalra holds an MBBS and an MD in Pediatrics.
What is Dr. Veena Kalra's professional experience? ▾
Dr. Veena Kalra has 57 years of overall experience, including 50 years as a specialist. She formerly served as Professor and Head of the Pediatrics Department at AIIMS, Delhi, and as Head of Department at AIIMS from 2007 to 2016.
What awards has Dr. Veena Kalra received? ▾
Dr. Veena Kalra has received several prestigious awards, including the Maulana Azad Alumnus Award (2007), Kanishka Shiromani Award (1991), Pediatric & Neurology Alumni Award (2008), and the Swasth Bharat Samman by Zee TV and LIC. She has also received 13 medals and awards such as the Sorell Katherine Research Award, Pfizer Gold Medal, and Asian Research Award.
What are Dr. Veena Kalra's areas of expertise? ▾
Dr. Veena Kalra specializes in Pediatrics with a focus on Child Neurology. Her expertise includes growth and development evaluation, congenital disorders, infectious diseases, newborn care, tonsillitis treatment, and developmental assessment. She is also involved in ADHD treatment and adolescent medicine.
What procedures and treatments does Dr. Veena Kalra perform? ▾
Dr. Veena Kalra performs growth and development evaluation, congenital disorders evaluation and treatment, infectious disease treatment, newborn care, tonsillitis treatment, and developmental assessment. She also offers occupational therapy, physical therapy, ABA therapy, and EEG.
Where is Dr. Veena Kalra's clinic located and what are the timings? ▾
Dr. Veena Kalra consults at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Mathura Road, Sarita Vihar, Delhi. The clinic timings are Monday and Friday, 11:00 AM to 11:15 AM.
Consultation fee
₹2000