Suriyanarayanapillai Hariprakash
Pediatrician
5 Sunset Court Mildura Victoria, 3500About
Suriyanarayanapillai Hariprakash, MBBS, MRCP, FRACP is a Pediatrician at Mildura Health Consulting, responsible for evaluating young patients and treating their ailments with great concern and efficiency. With 30 years of experience, Dr. Hariprakash is a well-respected physician who contributes his success to global opportunities and hard work. In 1986, Dr. Hariprakash completed his degree from the Government Medical College in India. He then moved on to complete his intenrship from the Birmingham Children's Hospital in the UK and Guy's Hospital in London. Dr. Hariprakash also completed his fellowship training in pediatrics and critical care from the University of Toronto. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians.
Education and Training
Government Medical College
Tamil Nadu India
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Suriyanarayanapillai Hariprakash's Expert Contributions
Is my child's hyperactivity due to Claritin?
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Internships
- Birmingham Children's Hospital (UK)
Fellowships
- University of Toronto (Pediatrics, Critical Care)
Professional Society Memberships
- Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
Articles and Publications
- Training and teaching junior Pediatrics Residents at Monash University
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard work, great opportunities, international training opportunities
Hobbies / Sports
- Cricket, badminton
Favorite professional publications
- Pediatrics & Child Health, Pediatrics (USA)
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