Dr Vijay Chakravarti
Qualifications
MBBS , DCH , FRCPCH, MRCP
GMC number: 3160864
Practising since: 1989
Specialties
Paediatrics
Sub-specialties: Paediatric immunology, infectious diseases and allergy
- Overview
About
Dr Vijay Chakravarti is a Consultant Paediatrician and Allergy Specialist with expertise in the diagnosis and management of paediatric, allergy and immunological conditions.
He provides assessment and treatment for children with a wide range of general paediatric conditions and has a specialist interest in allergy, clinical immunology and recurrent infections. He also sees adults with allergic conditions.
Areas of expertise
- General paediatrics
- Allergy and clinical immunology
- Food allergy
- Asthma and respiratory allergy
- Recurrent infections
- Gastrointestinal allergy-related conditions
Conditions treated
Children
- Asthma, wheeze and persistent cough
- Recurrent infections
- Kidney and bladder conditions
- Gastrointestinal disorders, including reflux and abdominal pain
- Allergic and immunological conditions
Adults
- Hay fever (allergic rhinitis)
- Asthma and respiratory allergies
- Urticaria (hives)
- Food allergy and food intolerance
- Gastrointestinal allergy-related conditions
Allergy testing and treatment
Dr Chakravarti offers:
- Skin prick testing
- Allergy blood testing
- Individualised allergy management plans
- Allergen avoidance advice
- Medical treatment for allergic conditions
- Oral immunotherapy where appropriate
Drug allergy investigations requiring day-case procedures are not available in private practice.
Training and professional background
Dr Chakravarti completed his medical training in Mumbai before undertaking further specialist training in the UK and United States. He completed paediatric residency programmes at Columbia University, New York, and Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, before undertaking a Fellowship in Allergy and Clinical Immunology at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
He worked as an NHS Consultant Paediatrician at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Essex, for more than 20 years, where he served as Clinical Director for Child Health, Lead Allergist, and Royal College Tutor. He has also held honorary roles with Great Ormond Street Hospital, Addenbrooke's Hospital and St Thomas' Hospital.
Awards and recognition
- Princess Award for Clinical Excellence (2002)
- Allergy UK Healthcare Professional Hero Award (2016)
Clinical approach
Dr Chakravarti takes a holistic approach to care, working closely with patients and families to support the diagnosis and long-term management of paediatric, allergic and immunological conditions.
Special interests
Children
Dr Chakravarti sees children with a variety of general paediatric problems such as respiratory, kidney/bladder problems, and gastrointestinal problems. Because of his allergy and immunology training, he has a special interest in allergy, immunology and infectious diseases. He has a particular interest in children with gastrointestinal, respiratory, or recurrent infectious problems.
Allergy (Adults Only)
He has trained and specialised in allergy (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) and this extends to all allergy problems including hay fever, asthma, urticaria, gastrointestinal allergy problems including reflux disease, and food intolerances. He is particularly interested in food allergy problems in children and adults, including babies with reflux and adults with IBS symptoms due to food allergy.
He performs allergy testing such as skin prick testing and blood tests (not patch testing which is done for contact dermatitis, by dermatologists). Allergy treatment is with medicines, avoidance of the allergen, or a procedure called desensitisation (oral desensitization, Dr Chakravarti no longer practices injectable desensitisation).
Personal interests
Dr Chakravarti has relocated to Devon with his family, and is very interested in environmental issues, and nature.
Treatments and tests offered by Dr Vijay Chakravarti at Nuffield Health
- Skin Prick Testing
Locations Dr Vijay Chakravarti works with
Related experience
Memberships
- Fellow, Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health
- Fellow, Royal Society of Medicine (FRSM)
- British Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
- European Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology
Insurers Dr Vijay Chakravarti works with
Dr Vijay Chakravarti works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aetna
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- Benenden Health
- Bupa
- Cigna
- Simplyhealth
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
Declaration
Dr Vijay Chakravarti does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Dr Vijay Chakravarti does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Dr Vijay Chakravarti does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.