Ms. Pranita Anand GavankarClinical Dietitian

About Ms. Pranita Anand Gavankar

She has been practicing as a Clinical Dietitian in the UAE since 2006. She has done her post-graduation in Clinical Nutrition from Mumbai University after her Bachelors in Home Science with specialization in Nutrition. Before coming to UAE, she was working in Lilavati Hospital and Research Center in Mumbai – India since 1999 as Head of the Department. She is a member of Indian Dietetics Association. She is working as a full time Clinical Dietitian since 2012 in Saudi German Hospital – Dubai taking care of inpatients and outpatients. Her overall experience is more than 18 years –giving a clinical approach towards food. She is confident and hardworking with professional experience in assessing patient’s nutritional needs, then developing and implementing nutrition care plans for them. Her write-ups are regularly featured in newspapers and editorials giving recent nutrition updates. She also has experience in training new graduates giving them the correct insight between the theory and practical experience. Her vast knowledge in the field will benefit you moving towards a recovery pathway.

Area of Interest

All age groups from Infants to Geriatrics – Individualized plans with follow-ups.
Diets for Food and Drug Interaction.
ICU care – Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) and Enteral Nutrition (EN).
Nutritional deficiencies, food allergies and intolerances in adults, children and infants.
Metabolic syndrome, Obesity, Bariatrics, Fatty liver, Hypertension, Dyslipidemia.
Prediabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes and Gestational Diabetes.
Gastrointestinal issues and nutritional management including Celiac disease, Irritable Bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative colitis, Diverticulitis, Pancreatitis.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Weight Management.
Eating disorders including Anorexia and Bulimia nervosa.
Metabolic disorders including pancreatic, liver and renal disorders.
Surgical resections such as Gall bladder removal, hemorrhoids, fissures.
Endocrine disorders such as Thyroid.
Nutrition management during acute or chronic kidney disease and dietary care of renal with dialysis.
Nutritional management during Cancer, pre and post-surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Pediatrics, failure to thrive, feeding and growth issues and children.
Nutrition during Pregnancy and Lactation.

Qualification

Post graduation In Clinical Dietetics and Hospital Food Services from IHM Mumbai. Graduate in Clinical Nutrition specialization.

Experience

More than 18 Years

Nationality

Indian

Language Spoken

English, Hindi, Marathi and Communicable Arabic