Dr. Choonia A S

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Dr Choonia A S- Specialist Pediatrics (Newborn, Child and Adolescent Pediatrician)

Dr Choonia’s belief and message :

The Almighty is one, The world is one, All humans are equal. All humans are directly or indirectly dependent on one another. Having faith in the Almighty and keeping mutual respect towards one another, let us all live in peace and harmony, do our role sincerely, help each other and try to make our world a better place.


I am a simple common person, doing my role with genuine intention, trying to help my patients and their families by my medical knowledge and experience and by the personality that I am.


Thank You !!

Dr Choonia A.S has more than 20 years experience as Pediatrician (10 years in India and 11 years in Oman)

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Dr Choonia A S - Specialist Pediatrics – (Newborn, Child, Adolescent )

Subspeciality – Adolescent Pediatrics (PG Diploma Adolescent Health & Certificate in Counselling) Office landline: 22070941 Ext -102, Mob: +968 98568902

  • Sat-Thu (Morning) : 9am - 1.30pm
  • Sat-Thu (Evening) : 5pm - 9.pm
  • Friday (Morning) : 10am - 1pm ( Adolescent Counselling Clinic )

After his post graduation from Government Grant Medical College-Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, Mumbai, Dr Choonia A.S worked in Bombay Hospital, Kasturbha Infectious Disease Municipal Hospital, K J Somaiya Medical College and Hospital, Godrej Hospital and St Elizabeth Hospital in Mumbai, India.

From Jan 2010, Dr Choonia A.S worked as Specialist and Head of Unit Pediatrics in ESIC Government Hospital – Mumbai (Andheri and then Vashi) - for 3 years until in 2013 he moved to Oman when he was selected as Pediatrician (Captain Rank Officer) – for the Military Organization “The Sultan’s Special Force‘’ where he worked for 11 years.

Additional Subspeciality: Dr Choonia A.S has also a PG Diploma in Adolescent Health from R.M Medical College, Annamalainagar, TN, India (2011) and a Certificate course in Personal Counselling from HTH Institute in Mumbai, India (2011).

Publications and Presentations: Dr Choonia A.S published 2 rare case reports as the principal author in Bombay Hospital Journal – Oct 2011-vol 53 and Jan 2012- vol 54 edition, he presented 2 papers at National Conference Pedicon in Jan 2011 in Jaipur, India and he also presented a research oral paper in National Conference Adolescon 2012 held in Goa, India.

Memberships: Dr Choonia A.S is a Life Member of Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) – Central IAP/L/2014/C-730), Mumbai IAP/2012/675), Adolescent Health Academy-AHA- IAP (AHA/L/1132), Indian Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology-ISPAE- IAP (ISPAE-L-12-C-298)

Dr Choonia’s Adolescent Counselling Clinic

Specialist Pediatrics with additional Subspeciality – PG Diploma – Adolescent Health & Certificate in Counselling Life member – Adolescent Health Academy –by Indian Academy of Pediatrics - AHA/L/1132

Friday (Morning)

10am - 1pm ( Adolescent Counselling Clinic )

Dr Choonia A S - Specialist Pediatrics – (Newborn, Child, Adolescent)



Additional Subspeciality – Adolescent Pediatrics (PG Diploma Adolescent Health & Certificate in Counselling) Office landline: 22070941 Ext -102, Mob: +968 98568902


Adolescence 10-19yrs is a transition phase between childhood and adulthood. It is a sensitive and very vital phase of life which would eventually make a significant impact on the child’s future in terms of career and livelihood as well as becoming an independent adult and a responsible citizen who has to successfully cope up with life challenges while facing the society and the world.
Hormonal and biopsychosocial changes occur during adolescence that may be stressful and sometimes difficult to cope up for the adolescent. Also, academic and career pressure is maximum during adolescence. Matters related to puberty, hormonal changes, height, weight, appearance, family situations, sibling and peer situations, school situations, academic performance, exam and career stress, high level competitions, screen and other addictions, influences of friends, social media and internet – all these, do have an impact and can make this period challenging for the adolescent.
Inadequate coping skills can result in apparently “troublesome and difficult behaviour” that may be linked with anxiety, mood swings, anger, aggression, risky behaviour all of which may adversely affect the overall physical and mental health, relationships, academic performance and could also lead to discipline, social or legal issues. Parents who are already having their own stress and busy schedules may find it difficult in some situations to understand and effectively tackle this phase of their child’s life
Correct information and appropriate guidance to adolescents and parents can make a difference which could be significant for the child and in turn the whole family. Adolescent Clinic has been started with an aim to serve the community and offer expert help, support, counselling, advise – for the adolescent and his/her parents - who may think they are in need and would benefit from the same