Dr. Sufla Saxena

About Doctor

Qualifications:

• M.B.B.S
• DNB (Pediatrics)
• MRCPCH (UK) (Member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, UK)
• Fellowship in Paediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology (UK)

Overview:

Dr. Sufla Saxena is a renowned paediatric gastroenterologist and hepatologist who leads the Paediatric Gastroenterology & Hepatology department at Manipal Hospitals in Delhi. With advanced qualifications including DNB (Paediatrics), MRCPCH (UK), and specialised fellowship training in paediatric gastroenterology and liver diseases from the UK, she brings deep expertise in managing a wide array of gastrointestinal and liver conditions in children.

Dr. Saxena is widely recognized for her compassionate, child‑centric approach and ability to deliver accurate diagnosis and effective treatment plans. She has contributed to improving digestive health and liver care in children, and her clinical practice includes nutritional guidance, management of chronic GI disorders, hepatology cases, and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. Dr. Saxena is also actively involved in spreading awareness about children’s gut health and common digestive symptoms through educational talks and hospital seminars.

Conditions Treated:

• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
• Chronic constipation & recurrent abdominal pain
• Pancreatitis & gallbladder diseases
• Viral hepatitis and autoimmune liver disorders
• Neonatal jaundice and cholestasis
• Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s & Ulcerative Colitis)
• Nutrition‑related gastrointestinal issues

Procedures Performed:

• Paediatric endoscopy & colonoscopy
• Diagnostic GI evaluations
• Liver function assessment & hepatology diagnostics
• Nutritional management and counselling
• Management protocols for chronic and acute GI conditions

Fellowships & Memberships:

• Fellow Paediatric Gastroenterology Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital UK
• Fellow Paediatric Hepatology Birmingham Children’s Hospital UK
• British Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition (BSPGHAN)
• European Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN)
• Indian Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition (ISPGHAN)
• Member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH)
• Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)

Awards & Achievements:

• She started the Celiac disease awareness programme at Apollo hospital Indore and has formed the city’s first Celiac disease support group.
• She pioneered in starting “Yellow baby Clinic “one of a kind clinic for babies suffering from jaundice.
• Published a case study “Role of Nutrition in Chronic Pancreatitis in children” in Journal of Nutrition.
• Invited as “Big Mehman” on Big FM 92.7 for a talk on awareness about Peadiatric gastro disorders.
• Awarded as Most Charismatic Women 2018 by INMO group (a women entrepreneurs group).
• Awarded by Mayor of Indore for her contribution for sick children with liver disease.
• She has written Newspaper articles on Celiac disease, abdomen pain in kids (parents dilemma), rare case reports etc.