Dr. Akshaya Jitendra Vachharajani MD
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
1 Childrens Pl Suite 5s20 Saint Louis MO, 63110About
Dr. Akshaya Vachharajani is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Vachharajani specializes in providing care for critically ill and injured children. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians possess a vast amount of knowledge in areas such as neonatology, critical care and forensic pediatrics. Children involved in automobile accidents, child abuse or near-drowning episodes are frequent cases treated by pediatric emergency medicine physicians.
Education and Training
University of Mumbai, Topiwala National Medical College
Grant Government Medical College
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- 2009-2011 Outstanding Commitment to Teaching Outstanding Teacher of the Year
Fellowships
- Neonatal Perinatal Medicine, McMaster University, Canada 2001
- Neonatal Perinatal Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 2002
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