Dr. Chandan Narwani

Background

Dr. Chandan Narwani completed MBBS and MD in Pediatrics at B.J. Medical College, Gujarat University, and has been in general pediatric practice since December 2010. He went on to complete a Diploma in Allergy and Asthma (DAA) at Christian Medical College, Vellore in 2014, a Post-Graduate Program in Pediatric Nutrition at Boston University in 2017, and a Fellowship in Pediatric Nutrition (Medvarsity, ACCME & BAC-accredited) in 2026. He established KID'S AARC Allergy Asthma Clinic as a dedicated pediatric allergy and asthma practice in July 2017, based at Nandanvan Shishu Hospital, Bhavnagar.

Education & Qualifications

• MBBS – B.J. Medical College, Gujarat University (2007)
• MD, Pediatrics – B.J. Medical College, Gujarat University (2010)
• Diploma in Allergy & Asthma (DAA) – Christian Medical College, Vellore (2014)
• PG Program in Pediatric Nutrition – Boston University (2017)
• Fellowship in Pediatric Nutrition – Medvarsity, ACCME & BAC-accredited (April 2026)
• Registered with B.J. Medical College, Gujarat University · Registration No. G17024

Also holds certifications in Basic Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (National health provider courses), plus additional training in infection control, biomedical research (ICMR), and primary immunodeficiency (PGI Chandigarh/ISPID/APSID/APASACI).

Experience

• 2020 – present: Pediatrics faculty, Government Medical College, Bhavnagar
• 2018 – present: Pediatric Allergist, KID'S AARC Allergy Asthma Clinic
• 2011 – present: Consultant Pediatrician, Nandanvan Shishu Hospital, Bhavnagar
• 2011 – 2012: Consultant Pediatrician, Sterling Hospital
• 2010 – 2011: Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, K.J. Mehta Medical College

Professional Memberships & Positions

• International member, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI)
• Member, Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) – Allergy & Applied Immunology Chapter, and National Pediatric Allergy Chapter
• Association of Pediatricians (AOP) Bhavnagar – Secretary (2011), President (2020)
• Member, NNF Gujarat (National Neonatology Forum)
• Affiliated with the CMC Vellore Allergy Department and Allergy Asthma Network International (PGPN)

Publications & Presentations

• "Common allergens in pediatric allergy disease" – State/Local level (2015)
• "Probiotics in allergy prevention" – National level (2013)
• "Observational Study of Pulmonary Function Test in Patients of Thalassemia Major in a Tertiary Care Hospital" – International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research (2024)
• "Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Very Low Birth Weight, Gestational Age, and Patent Ductus Arteriosus" – Dept. of Pediatrics, GMC & Sir T. General Hospital, Bhavnagar
• "Clinical Profile of Sub-Clinical Hypothyroidism in Children Attending a Tertiary Care Center in Western India" – Dept. of Pediatrics, GMC & Sir T. General Hospital, Bhavnagar

Speaking Engagements & Conferences

• Faculty lecture, PEDICON Gandhinagar (2023) – "Allergic Rhinitis"
• PGPN, Boston University – "Probiotics in Pediatric Food Allergy"
• Panel faculty, GIMACON (2023) – private practice guidance for new pediatricians
• Regular attendee: PEDICON, PEDALLERCON and Gujarat PEDICON conferences

Approach to Care

The philosophy behind this clinic is simple: a child's allergy triggers should be confirmed with objective testing, not assumed from symptoms or family folklore. This matters in a setting where self-reported triggers frequently don't match what testing actually finds.