Dr. Dhvani Raithatha – Pediatric & Adolescent Endocrinologist in Patna
Consultant – Pediatric & Adolescent Endocrinology MBBS, MD Pediatrics (PGIMER, Chandigarh) Fellowship in Pediatric & Adolescent Endocrinology (ISPAE) Senior Residency in Pediatrics (AIIMS, New Delhi)
Dr. Dhvani Raithatha is a Pediatric & Adolescent Endocrinologist in Patna specialising in the diagnosis and management of growth, hormonal, thyroid, diabetes, puberty, obesity and metabolic disorders in children and adolescents.
She completed her MD in Pediatrics from PGIMER, Chandigarh, followed by Senior Residency in Pediatrics at AIIMS, New Delhi. She subsequently underwent dedicated fellowship training in Pediatric & Adolescent Endocrinology through ISPAE at Regency CDER, Kanpur.
With experience managing specialised diabetes, thyroid and growth clinics, along with pediatric endocrine emergencies, Dr. Raithatha focuses on accurate evaluation, evidence-based treatment and long-term monitoring of hormonal conditions affecting children and teenagers.
Her approach is particularly focused on understanding how hormonal disorders can affect a child's height, growth, puberty, weight, metabolism, blood glucose, thyroid function and overall development, while helping parents understand the condition and available treatment options clearly.
Areas of Expertise – Pediatric & Adolescent Endocrinology Growth & Short Stature
A child's height and growth pattern can provide important information about their overall health.
Dr. Dhvani Raithatha evaluates children with:
Short stature or poor height gain Slowing of growth velocity Growth hormone-related disorders Children growing significantly differently from expected family patterns Endocrine causes of growth failure Growth hormone therapy assessment Growth hormone treatment initiation and monitoring
Her clinical experience specifically includes growth hormone therapy initiation and monitoring.
Pediatric Diabetes Care
Diabetes in children requires specialised management because insulin requirements, nutrition, physical activity and glucose patterns can change as the child grows.
Dr. Raithatha provides specialised care for pediatric diabetes, including:
Type 1 diabetes management Blood glucose monitoring Insulin management Continuous Glucose Monitoring or CGM interpretation Insulin pump initiation Insulin pump counselling Diabetes-related lifestyle guidance Long-term diabetes monitoring Screening and prevention of complications
Her CV specifically highlights pediatric diabetes management, CGM interpretation and insulin pump initiation and counselling among her core clinical strengths.
Early or Delayed Puberty
Puberty does not begin at exactly the same age in every child. However, puberty that begins unusually early or is significantly delayed may require evaluation by a pediatric endocrinologist.
Dr. Dhvani Raithatha evaluates:
Early puberty Delayed puberty Abnormal progression of puberty Hormonal abnormalities affecting puberty Growth concerns occurring during adolescence Menstrual and hormonal problems in adolescent girls
Pubertal disorders are one of her listed areas of clinical expertise.
Thyroid Disorders in Children
Thyroid hormone is important for normal growth, metabolism, energy and development.
Children and adolescents may require endocrine evaluation for:
Hypothyroidism Hyperthyroidism Abnormal thyroid function tests Thyroid-related growth problems Weight changes associated with thyroid dysfunction Congenital or acquired thyroid disorders
Dr. Raithatha has experience managing specialised thyroid clinics and lists thyroid disorders among her principal clinical strengths.
Childhood Obesity & Metabolic Health
Childhood and adolescent obesity can sometimes be associated with hormonal, metabolic or lifestyle-related factors.
Dr. Raithatha provides evaluation and management for:
Childhood obesity Excessive or unexplained weight gain Metabolic health concerns Obesity-related endocrine problems Risk assessment for diabetes Hormonal evaluation where clinically indicated
Her clinical experience includes pediatric obesity management as well as medical camps focused on diabetes and obesity.
Adolescent PCOS & Menstrual Disorders
Hormonal disorders during adolescence may cause irregular periods, excessive weight gain and other menstrual or metabolic concerns.
Dr. Dhvani Raithatha evaluates adolescent girls for:
PCOS Irregular menstrual cycles Hormonal menstrual disorders Weight-related hormonal concerns Pubertal endocrine abnormalities
Adolescent PCOS and menstrual disorders are specifically listed among her clinical strengths.
Bone & Calcium Disorders
Hormonal abnormalities can also affect calcium balance and bone health in children.
Dr. Raithatha evaluates pediatric and adolescent patients with:
Calcium abnormalities Bone and mineral disorders Endocrine-related bone health concerns Conditions requiring specialised hormonal evaluation
Her expertise includes bone and calcium disorders and specialised dynamic endocrine testing.
Disorders of Sexual Differentiation
Some children may be born with or develop complex conditions involving reproductive development, hormones or sexual differentiation.
Dr. Raithatha's listed clinical expertise includes Disorders of Sexual Differentiation, requiring detailed endocrine assessment and individualised management.
Why Parents Consult Dr. Dhvani Raithatha in Patna
Dr. Raithatha completed her MD Pediatrics from PGIMER, Chandigarh, followed by Senior Residency in Pediatrics at AIIMS, New Delhi, before undertaking advanced fellowship training in Pediatric & Adolescent Endocrinology.
This combination of pediatric and super-speciality endocrine training enables a comprehensive approach to hormonal disorders from infancy through adolescence.
Her specialist training focuses specifically on endocrine problems affecting children and adolescents, including diabetes, thyroid disease, growth disorders, pubertal abnormalities, obesity, PCOS and bone-calcium disorders.
Her professional profile describes a commitment to evidence-based, compassionate care, combining clinical assessment with appropriate investigations, counselling and long-term monitoring.
**Experience with Advanced Diabetes Technology ** Dr. Raithatha's clinical strengths include Continuous Glucose Monitoring interpretation as well as insulin pump initiation and counselling, which can be particularly valuable in managing children with diabetes.
Academic & Research Background
Alongside clinical practice, Dr. Raithatha has contributed to pediatric endocrine research and academic literature. Her CV notes published research papers and textbook chapters, peer-review work for BMC Pediatrics, and presentations at national and international conferences.
She received the Kaichi Kida Award for Best Paper at APPES 2024 in New Delhi, and one of her posters was recognised among the Top 20 Posters at ESPE 2024 in Liverpool.
Conditions Commonly Treated by a Pediatric Endocrinologist
Parents may consider consulting a Pediatric & Adolescent Endocrinologist when their child has concerns such as:
Child is significantly shorter than peers Height is not increasing as expected Poor growth or slowing growth velocity Puberty starting unusually early Puberty not starting at the expected age Type 1 diabetes or abnormal blood glucose Difficulty controlling diabetes Need for CGM or insulin pump guidance Thyroid disorder or abnormal thyroid test Unexplained excessive weight gain Childhood or adolescent obesity Adolescent PCOS Irregular periods in teenage girls Hormonal or metabolic disorders Calcium or bone-related abnormalities Disorders of sexual differentiation Clinical Expertise at a Glance
Growth & Hormones Short stature • Poor growth • Growth hormone disorders • Growth hormone therapy
Pediatric Diabetes Diabetes management • CGM interpretation • Insulin therapy • Insulin pumps
Puberty Early puberty • Delayed puberty • Pubertal disorders
Thyroid Hypothyroidism • Hyperthyroidism • Pediatric thyroid disorders
Weight & Metabolism Childhood obesity • Metabolic problems • Diabetes risk
Adolescent Endocrinology PCOS • Menstrual disorders • Adolescent hormonal problems
Bone & Calcium Calcium disorders • Pediatric bone and mineral conditions
Specialised Endocrine Evaluation Dynamic endocrine testing • Disorders of sexual differentiation
Academic Achievements
Dr. Dhvani Raithatha has remained actively involved in academic pediatric endocrinology through:
Research publications and textbook chapters in pediatric endocrinology Reviewer responsibilities for BMC Pediatrics Original research presentations at national and international conferences Diabetes complication screening initiatives Kaichi Kida Award for Best Paper – APPES 2024, New Delhi Recognition among the Top 20 Posters – ESPE 2024, Liverpool
MBBS, MD Pediatrics (PGIMER, Chandigarh) Fellowship in Pediatric & Adolescent Endocrinology (ISPAE) Senior Residency in Pediatrics (AIIMS, New Delhi) Pediatric & Adolescent Endocrinologist
MBBS, MS (Obs. & Gynae.), DNB, MRCOG (London), FMAS
