About
About Dr. Shivani
MBBS MD FRACP PhD
Dr Shivani is a paediatric gastroenterologist and developmental paediatrician. She is a fellow of the Royal Australasian college of physicians and is accredited to perform endoscopic procedures on children by the conjoint committee for recognition of training in endoscopy. Dr Shivani performs her endoscopies through Epworth Hospital, Richmond.
Education & Training
Dr Shivani has had an extensive training in paediatric gastroenterology having worked at Royal Children’s Hospital, Monash Children’s Hospital and Alfred hospital. She also completed a PhD on “Variation of Microbiome in Paediatric Crohn’s Disease” via the Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne.
Besides paediatric gastroenterology, Dr Shivani is also interested in developmental and behavioural paediatrics. She is trained to perform formal assessments for autism and ADHD. She also has special interest in adolescent mental health. She loves to read and do gardening in her spare time.
Mentoring & Research
Besides clinical work, Dr Shivani is interested in mentoring and research. She holds a research fellow position at MCRI and is currently involved in an international research project. She also performs public service through Western Health.
Being a mother to two young children, Dr 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.
Dr Shivani is well conversant in Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu besides English.
Clinical Interests
- Coeliac Disease
- Adolescent mental health
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
- IBS
- ADHD
- Autism
- Developmental disorders of childhood
Fellow of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians
