Dr. Lalit Verma brings over two decades of specialised experience in paediatric liver and gastrointestinal diseases, with advanced international training from leading centres in the USA and Canada. He has managed some of the most complex paediatric hepatology cases, including metabolic liver disorders, biliary atresia and paediatric intestinal failure. His work in paediatric liver transplantation is widely recognised, and he actively contributes to global research through publications and scientific presentations. Dr. Verma is known for delivering compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to infants, children and adolescents with complex liver and GI disorders.
Educational Qualifications:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Stollery Children’s Hospital, University of Alberta, Canada (July 2013-June 2015)
- Paediatric Residency, New York Medical College, New York, USA (July 2008 - June 2011).
- Internship, King Edward Memorial Hospital & Seth G.S. Medical College, Mumbai, India
Professional Experience:
- Senior & Lead Consultant – Paediatric Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai (2022–2024)
- Senior Lead Consultant – Paediatric Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Narayana-SRCC Children’s Hospital, Mumbai (2020–2022)
- Consultant – Paediatric Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai (2015–2020)
- Paediatric Consultant – St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital, New York (Columbia University Affiliate) (2011–2013)
- Paediatric Consultant – Metropolitan Hospital, New York Medical College (2011–2013)
- Medical Officer – Jai Ambe Hospital, Mumbai (2005–2007)
Professional Memberships:
Licensure & Certifications:
- American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) – Certified
- New York State Medical License
- College of Physicians & Surgeons, Alberta
- Medical Council of India
- Maharashtra Medical Council
Professional Societies:
- North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (NASPGHAN)
- Canadian Association of Gastroenterology (CAG)
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)
- Indian Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (ISPGHAN)
- Liver Transplant Society of India (LTSI)
Awards & Achievements:
- Best Oral Presentation – Canadian Digestive Disease Week (CDDW)
- Best Paediatric Resident – New York Medical College (2010)
- Indus Youth Junior College Scholarship (1994–1995)
- Bhajanlal Trust Scholarship (1990–1991)
- Student of the Year – OSMU (1999)
Research Papers & Publications:
- Abstracts/Posters:
- Consensus of Medical Nutrition Therapy in Pediatric Clinical Practice (2 to 18 Years Old) of South Asian Perspective, Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research | Volume 12 | Issue S1 January-February 2022
- Ranitidine use in pediatrics: current evidence-based review and recommendations International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics | October 2022 | Vol 9 | Issue 10 Page 987
- The Need for Culturally Appropriate Food Allergy Management Strategies: The Indian Milk Ladder, Nutrients 2023, Volume 15, Issue 18, 3921
- Survival and prognostic value in patients with normal and hyperdynamic Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF) American College of Cardiology 57th Annual Scientific Session 2008.
- Resolution of massive infantile hepatic hemangio-endothelioma; consumptive hypothyroidism with propranolol treatment. Poster and oral presentation, presented at 2014 CAG Canadian Digestive Diseases Week (CDDW)/Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver (CASL)
- Outpatient Tacrolimus trough levels immediately post-pediatric liver transplant: Preliminary quality assurance analysis; poster presentation at 2015 CAG Canadian Digestive Diseases Week (CDDW)/Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver (CASL)
- University Of Alabama at Birmingham (08/2007 – 11/2007): Research observership with Dr. Nanda in ECHO Lab; acquainted with the concepts of 2D/3D echo, Color Doppler, and Bubble studies.
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