Endocrinology
Consultant – Paediatric Endocrinology6 years
Fortis Hospitals
Mumbai
Dr. Nikhil Avnish Shah is a Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist in Mumbai who specialises in hormonal, metabolic and growth-related disorders affecting infants, children and adolescents. He is associated with Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Surya Hospitals, Chembur, and MRR Children's Hospital. His clinical interests include childhood diabetes, short stature, thyroid disorders, obesity and early or delayed puberty.
Dr. Shah completed his MBBS from Topiwala National Medical College and B. Y. L. Nair Hospital, Mumbai. He subsequently obtained a Diploma in Child Health from Pramukhswami Medical College, Gujarat, followed by DNB training in Paediatrics at Kanchi Kamakoti CHILDS Trust Hospital, Chennai. He also completed advanced clinical and research training in paediatric endocrinology at Jehangir Hospital, Pune.
His paediatric endocrinology practice includes assessment of children with growth concerns and short stature. Growth evaluation involves reviewing growth charts, medical history, nutritional status, family growth patterns and relevant hormonal investigations. Treatment depends on the underlying cause and may involve monitoring, management of associated conditions or specialist hormone therapy when medically indicated.
Dr. Shah also specialises in childhood diabetes and thyroid disorders. Paediatric diabetes care involves blood glucose monitoring, appropriate medication, nutrition planning and ongoing education for children and their families. Thyroid disorders in children require careful assessment because thyroid hormones play an important role in growth, metabolism and development.
Another major area of his clinical work is the management of puberty-related disorders and childhood obesity. Children with early or delayed puberty may require growth assessment, hormone investigations and appropriate follow-up. Childhood obesity care involves evaluating nutritional, metabolic and lifestyle factors while considering the child's developmental stage and individual health requirements.
Alongside clinical practice, Dr. Shah has contributed to paediatric endocrinology research and national clinical guidance on childhood obesity. He was a national co-convener of the Indian childhood obesity guidelines published in 2023, and his hospital profiles report numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals. Parents seeking a paediatric endocrinologist in Mumbai can enquire about consultations for childhood diabetes, growth concerns, thyroid problems and other endocrine conditions.
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Children require insulin therapy, glucose monitoring, nutritional planning and ongoing diabetes education. Management aims to support healthy growth, reduce the risk of complications and help families safely manage blood glucose during daily activities.
Type 2 diabetes can develop in children and adolescents when the body becomes resistant to insulin and blood glucose levels rise. Management involves individualised nutrition, physical activity, glucose monitoring and medication when indicated. Assessment also considers associated conditions such as obesity, high blood pressure and abnormal cholesterol levels.
Short stature evaluation assesses children whose height is significantly below the expected range or whose growth rate has slowed. Specialists review growth charts, parental heights, medical history and physical development. Selected investigations may include bone age assessment and hormonal tests to identify causes requiring treatment.
Growth hormone deficiency occurs when the body does not produce sufficient growth hormone for normal growth. Evaluation includes detailed growth measurements, medical history and specialist investigations. Treatment with growth hormone may be recommended for children meeting appropriate diagnostic criteria, with regular monitoring of growth and treatment response.
Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland produces insufficient thyroid hormone. In children, untreated hypothyroidism may affect growth, metabolism and development. Diagnosis generally involves thyroid function tests. Treatment usually includes thyroid hormone replacement with appropriate monitoring to support normal growth and overall health.
Hyperthyroidism develops when the thyroid gland produces excessive thyroid hormone. Children may experience weight loss, palpitations, increased sweating, anxiety or accelerated growth. Evaluation includes clinical examination and thyroid function testing. Treatment depends on the underlying cause and may involve medication and specialist follow-up.
Precocious puberty refers to the development of pubertal changes earlier than the usual age range. Evaluation includes reviewing growth patterns, physical development and relevant hormonal findings. Some children require additional imaging or specialist testing. Treatment depends on the cause, age and likely effect on growth and development.
Delayed puberty occurs when expected pubertal changes have not started within the usual age range. Causes can include constitutional growth delay, nutritional problems, chronic illnesses or hormonal disorders. A specialist assessment helps identify the cause and determine whether observation, further investigations or targeted treatment is appropriate.
Childhood obesity is a complex condition influenced by genetics, lifestyle, environment and sometimes medical factors. Assessment includes growth measurements, dietary history, physical activity, sleep patterns and possible metabolic complications. Management generally focuses on family-centred lifestyle changes and appropriate medical follow-up without unnecessary restrictive dieting.
Metabolic syndrome describes a combination of risk factors such as excess abdominal fat, high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol and altered glucose metabolism. Evaluation helps identify children who may be at increased cardiometabolic risk. Care typically includes lifestyle-based management and treatment of individual metabolic abnormalities.
Growth monitoring tracks a child's height, weight and growth velocity over time using age-appropriate reference charts. Changes in growth patterns may indicate nutritional, hormonal or chronic medical conditions. Regular measurements and clinical assessment help determine whether growth is progressing as expected or further endocrine evaluation is needed.
Adolescent hormonal disorders can affect growth, puberty, metabolism and reproductive development. Evaluation involves reviewing symptoms, medical history, growth patterns and selected laboratory investigations. Treatment is based on the underlying diagnosis and may require monitoring or coordination with other paediatric specialists.
MBBS, DCH (Diploma in Child Health), DNB (Paediatrics), PDCC (Paediatric Endocrinology)
Paediatric Endocrinology Consultation, Type 1 Diabetes Management, Type 2 Diabetes in Children, Short Stature Evaluation, Growth Hormone Deficiency Assessment, Childhood Thyroid Disorder Management, Early Puberty Evaluation, Delayed Puberty Evaluation, Childhood Obesity Management, Metabolic Syndrome Evaluation, Growth and Development Monitoring, Hormonal Disorder Evaluation, Adolescent Endocrine Assessment.
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Nikhil Shah
Dr. Nikhil Avnish Shah is a Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist in Mumbai specialising in growth, hormonal and metabolic disorders affecting children and adolescents.
He holds MBBS, DCH, DNB (Paediatrics) and advanced training in Paediatric Endocrinology, including a two-year clinical and research fellowship at Jehangir Hospital, Pune.
Fortis lists five years and Surya Hospitals lists six years, while an older Surya appointment page reports 11+ years. The correct current experience needs confirmation.
Yes. Childhood diabetes is one of his documented areas of expertise, including Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes management in children and adolescents.
Yes. Short stature and growth disorders are among his core areas of expertise. Assessment may include growth charts, family history and appropriate hormonal investigations.
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