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Dr. Sudha Chandrasekhar (better known as “Dr. Sudha”) completed her medical training in India. She has a Masters in Public Health (Maternal and Child Health) from the School of Public Health, University of Hawaii. She also successfully completed the Interdisciplinary Infant Specialization (IIS) at the University of Hawaii. Dr. Sudha completed a 3 year Pediatric Residency at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, serving as Chief Resident in her 3rd year of Residency. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (F.A.A.P). She was in private practice in Wyoming and Oregon before returning to AZ to start her Fellowship training.

In addition to her training in general Pediatrics, Dr. Sudha has a unique background and special interest in the area of Child Abuse and Neglect. Beginning her work in this field in Oregon, she underwent an advanced year of Fellowship training in Forensic Pediatrics at the Child Help Children's Center in Phoenix, AZ. She served as a Faculty member at St. Joseph's Hospital .

Dr. Sudha is an ardent advocate of breastfeeding. Gateway Pediatrics is the only Pediatric practice in the Valley with an in house Lactation Consultant, Paulie Gatchell. Dr. Sudha herself is an certified International Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Getting certified as IBCLC requires passing an examination and going through a rigorous screening process. She is the only Pediatrician in the Greater Phoenix area who is also an IBCLC.

Dr. Sudha therefore brings a rich and varied experience to Gateway Pediatrics.

Dr. Sudha served on the Multidisciplinary Peer Review Committee at Chandler Regional Medical Center for 3 consecutive years. She is currently the only Pediatrician and Board Certified Lactation Consultant serving on the Breastfeeding Task Force at Chandler Regional Medical Center. She is also a member of several professional organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics, Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine and Maricopa County Medical Society.

Dr. Sudha is married and has two sons. She has an avid interest in reading, writing, classical music and gardening. Dr. Sudha has contributed medical articles for publication in various journals and magazines. Read articles