SheelaDeivanayagamMD
[Pronunciation: dhave-and- I- agam ]
Pediatric Gastroenterology • Indianapolis, INMBBS, MD, DCH, MRCPCH
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Office
8402 Harcourt Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46260Phone+1 317-338-9450Fax+1 317-338-9567
Summary
- Dr. Sheela Deivanayagam is a pediatric gastroenterologist located in Indianapolis, IN. She completed her fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology and her residency in Pediatrics at the Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium. She graduated from Madras Medical College and holds an MRCPCH from the Royal College of Pediatrics & Child Health. Dr. Deivanayagam has contributed to the field through multiple publications, with notable works published in journals like Obesity and The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Her research often explores obesity-related liver and muscle insulin sensitivity issues in adolescents. She has received recognition as a Regional Top Doctor from Castle Connolly for over a decade.
Education & Training
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Pediatric Gastroenterology, 2004 - 2007- Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Pediatrics, 2001 - 2004
Royal College of Pediatrics & Child HealthMRCPCH, Pediatrics, 1994 - 1997
Madras Medical CollegeClass of 1988
Certifications & Licensure
IN State Medical License 2010 - 2025
IL State Medical License 2007 - 2011
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Gastroenterology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014-2025
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 58 citationsWeight Loss Reduces Liver Fat and Improves Hepatic and skeletal Muscle Insulin sensitivity in Obese AdolescentsBernadette Vitola, Sheela Deivanayagam, Richard I. Stein, Balsamanirina S. Mohammed, Faidon Magkos
Obesity. 2009-09-01 - 69 citationsAlterations in fatty acid kinetics in obese adolescents with increased intrahepatic triglyceride content.Elisa Fabbrini, Dinky DeHaseth, Sheela Deivanayagam, B. Selma Mohammed, Bernadette Vitola
Obesity. 2009-01-01 - 86 citationsNonalcoholic fatty liver disease is associated with hepatic and skeletal muscle insulin resistance in overweight adolescentsSheela Deivanayagam, B. Selma Mohammed, Bernadette Vitola, Gihan H Naguib, Tamir H. Keshen
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2008-08-01
Other Languages
- Tamil
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