paedgastro@perthpaediatrics.com.au
Fax: (08) 9382 2637
After completing his paediatric specialty training through the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) in Melbourne and Perth, Dr. Sharma undertook further sub specialty training in paediatric gastroenterology and hepatology at The Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, Perth.
He subsequently finished clinic fellowship in paediatric gastroenterology and hepatology from the hospital for sick children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
Dr. Sharma is a member of the North American Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition(NASPGHAN), and the Gastroenterology Society of Australia (GESA).
Dr. Sharma is also accredited by conjoint committee for recognition of training in gastrointestinal endoscopy, Australia to perform endoscopic procedures (gastroscopy and colonoscopy) for children of all ages.
Dr Ajay Sharma looks after all aspects of paediatric GI, Liver and pancreas condition including Inflammatory Bowel disease ( IBD) including Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome ( IBS) including Functional abdominal pain, Nausea, Constipation with Multi disciplinary team, feeding problems in babies, infants and children, Celiac disease, gluten related disorders, Swallowing difficulties, Poor weight gain, Eosinophillic Osophagitis, Reflux disease in children and liver problems in Infants and Children.
If you child has has any of the following symptoms, Dr Sharma and his team can see your child urgently.
Urgent Consultations available for-
1.Bleeding Per rectum
2, Suspected Celiac with positive Celiac serology
3. Suspected Inflammatory Bowel disease – Crohn or Ulcerative Colitis
4. Elevated Fecal/Stool Calprotectin.
4. Anemia or severe iron deficiency
5. Dysphagia or Gagging or choking.
Services available includes
1. Paediatric Endoscopy
2. Paediatric Colonoscopy.
3. Polypectomy
4. 24 hour pH- and Impedance study
5 Ano rectal Manometry for Hirshprung’s disease or Complex bowel issues
6. Hydrogen Breath testing for Lactose and Fructose intolerance
For regional , rural and interstate consultation, Dr Sharma also provides Telehealth consultation .