- Speciality: Paediatric Infectious Disease
- Designation: Professor – Paediatric Infectious Disease at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad
- Education: MBBS, MD, Fellowship Pediatric Infectious Diseases, MSc Infectious Diseases
- Experience: 20+ years
- Hospital: Amrita Hospital, Faridabad
About Dr. Aparna Chakravarty
Dr. Aparna Chakravarty is a highly experienced pediatrician and infectious disease specialist with over 19 years of expertise in managing neonatal and pediatric illnesses. She is currently serving as Professor at Amrita Hospital, where she focuses on delivering holistic, evidence-based, and family-centric care. Her academic background includes MBBS and MD from Guwahati University, followed by advanced specialization through a Fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Diseases from the University of Toronto at SickKids and an MSc in Infectious Diseases from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. With international exposure at renowned institutions like SickKids, Toronto, she brings global best practices to pediatric healthcare in India.
Dr. Chakravarty specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of complex infectious diseases in children, including viral, bacterial, fungal, and tropical infections. Extensive experience in antimicrobial stewardship, infection control, and vaccine research allows her to promote rational antibiotic use and improve patient outcomes. In addition to clinical excellence, she has over a decade of teaching experience, mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate medical students and contributing actively to curriculum development. She has also led multi-centric research projects and clinical trials, and remains actively involved in advancing pediatric healthcare through continuous learning and innovation. Her compassionate approach, strong communication skills, and focus on child-centric care make her a trusted expert in pediatric infectious diseases.
Work Experience
- Professor – Amrita Hospital, Faridabad
- Associate Professor – Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Delhi (2020–2022)
- Assistant Professor – Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Delhi (2015–2020)
- Consultant Pediatrics – Saket City Hospital, Delhi (2014–2015)
- Clinical Fellow – Pediatric Infectious Diseases, SickKids, Toronto (2011–2013)
- Attending Consultant – Max Hospital, Saket (2009–2011)
- Senior Resident – AIIMS New Delhi (2006–2009)
- Junior Resident – GMC, Guwahati (2002–2005)
- Over 19+ years of experience in Pediatrics
Specialty & Interests
- Paediatric Infectious Diseases
- Nutrition and immunity in children
- Growth and development assessment
- Fever management and infectious diseases
- Tuberculosis, HIV, and multi-drug resistant infections
- Tropical diseases (dengue, malaria, typhoid)
- Congenital infections and travel medicine
- Antimicrobial stewardship and infection control
- Immunisation and vaccine research
- Adolescent health and medical education
Memberships
- Active member of Infection Control and Antimicrobial Stewardship Committees
- Associated with international infectious disease training programs (IDSA, SHEA, NFID)
Education & Training
- MBBS, MD – Guwahati University
- Fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Diseases – University of Toronto (SickKids, Canada)
- MSc Infectious Diseases – London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London
- Additional training in vaccinology, antimicrobial stewardship, and medical education
Honors & Awards
Treatments Offered
- Management of pediatric infectious diseases
- Fever and infection diagnosis in children
- Tuberculosis, HIV, and resistant infections treatment
- Immunisation and vaccination guidance
- Infection prevention and control
- Nutritional and immunity support in children
- Travel-related infection management
