Dr. Sufla Saxena is a highly respected Paediatric Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with over 16 years of experience in managing complex gastrointestinal and liver disorders in children. She is currently serving as the Head of Department and Consultant at Manipal Hospitals, Delhi. Trained extensively in India and the UK, she is known for her compassionate care, clinical excellence, and pioneering initiatives such as the Yellow Baby Clinic. She is actively involved in research, public awareness, and academic contributions in paediatric gastroenterology.

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS – Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College, Indore
• DNB (Paediatrics) – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
• MRCPCH – Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health, UK
• Fellowship in Paediatric Gastroenterology – Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, UK
• Fellowship in Paediatric Hepatology – Birmingham Children’s Hospital, UK

Professional Experience

• HOD & Consultant – Paediatrics and Paediatric Gastroenterology, Manipal Hospitals, Delhi
• Extensive clinical experience in India and the United Kingdom
• Established specialised paediatric gastroenterology and hepatology services
• Founder of the “Yellow Baby Clinic” for neonatal jaundice management

Awards & Achievements

• Started the Celiac Disease Awareness Programme and the city’s first Celiac support group
• Pioneer of the Yellow Baby Clinic for infants with jaundice
• NNF Gold Medal for best paper in Neonatology – PEDINEOCON 2006
• Awarded Most Charismatic Woman 2018 by INMO Group
• Honoured by the Mayor of Indore for contributions to children with liver disease
• Invited as “Big Mehman” on Big FM 92.7 for paediatric GI awareness
• Published case study on “Role of Nutrition in Chronic Pancreatitis in Children”

Professional Memberships

• British Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (BSPGHAN)
• European Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (ESPGHAN)
• Indian Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (ISPGHAN)
• Member – Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health (RCPCH)
• Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)

Fellowships

• Fellowship in Paediatric Gastroenterology – Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, UK
• Fellowship in Paediatric Hepatology – Birmingham Children’s Hospital, UK

Publications

• Authored article on safety tips for children with Hepatitis C on World Hepatitis Day
• 5 Simple Tips to Improve Gut Health
• How to Boost Gut and Overall Immunity
• All You Need to Know About Paediatric Hepatitis
• Celiac Disease in Children
• Featured on DOCTOR NDTV discussing Types and Symptoms of Celiac Disease in Children during Celiac Awareness Month
• Authored article: “Celiac Disease – How to Detect the Digestive Disorder in Young Children?” (HT Healthshots)
• Authored article in Financial Express on Viral Hepatitis Among Children (World Hepatitis Day special)
• Media coverage of a life-saving surgery for an 8-year-old child with oesophageal perforation, successfully treated by her team
• Featured in The Week (Digital) for successfully treating a 1-year-old child with rare genetic disorder LBRA deficiency
• Media coverage of a case where a two-year-old child swallowed mercury, saved due to early diagnosis and timely intervention