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I come from India, practising since 23 years. Specially interested in infections, asthma, neonatology and parenting. I have authored a book on Parenting.It is called "Child Care: From Birth to Eighteen". It is available all over India. Feel free to contact me on drtaher@gmail.com. I have my professional site at Blogspot. Here, you can read good advice and also seek a professional online consultation for a small fee. Do check out http://drtaherforkids.blogspot.com.
Experience in the area
Qualified Pediatrician practising since 23 years.
Visiting major hospitals such as Saifee Hospital and Masina Hospital in Mumbai, India.
Organizations
Indian Academy of Pediatrics, life member. Mumbai Branch of the I.A.P., life member. Genetics Chapter of the I.A.P.
Publications
Indian Pediatrics, Indian Journal of Pediatrics, Toxicology Abstracts.
Education/Credentials
M.D., D.C.H.
Awards and Honors
Gold Medallist in D.C.H., April, 1985
Highest aggregate marks in University of Mumbai, for M.D. ( Pediatrics ), October 1986.
What do you like about this subject?
I like the way children "heal", usually very fast!
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
We are all students throughout life. I live to see my patients get well and smile back at me (and at their parents) once again.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Caring for children requires skills, knowledge and experience, but above all, it requires an innate love and a kindly disposition; it demands unlimited powers of observation and an astute sense of detection; finally, the Pediatrician must be, at all times, sensitive to the needs of the often panicky parents.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Nothing of that sort!
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Morgan | 11/17/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your response. We did do ..... |
| vickie | 10/26/09 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 10 | |
| Jackee Elledge | 10/25/09 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | the doctor didnt clearly understand the question ..... |
| sara | 10/25/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| ratna | 10/07/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Dr. Taher Kagalwala
2009-10-29 4yr old not behaving:
Dear Heather, Believe me, he needs to get daily doses of all the "punishments" and you also need to increase the duration of the time-outs. Have you tried slapping his butt after laying him on your
2009-10-28 13 month old not eating.:
Dear Ashley, First of all, apologies for a late reply. I think most toddlers between 1 and 5 years of age are care-free eaters, and cannot be forced to eat. In fact, many children will eat satisfactorily
2009-10-26 pinworms?:
Dear Vickie, A situation that is very common in tropical countries, this pin worm thing. Not so common in the U.S. However, once it occurs, the child can re-infect himself by scratching his anus, and
2009-10-24 my 3 month old daughter:
Dear Sara, I am sorry but this is not a normal hormonal change. That type of thing is seen on both breasts, and usually within the first fortnight after birth, not at 3 months. I don't know how you
2009-10-23 35 mth old toddler vomiting and diarrhea:
Dear Lauren, Perhaps it is salmonella or some other bacterial infection. If the test comes positive, treating such an infection is usually very easy. Doctor will prescribe a suitable antibacterial that
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