Dr. Aasiya Unjum
Experience: | 8 years |
Education: | GMC |
Academic degree: | MD (Doctor of Medicine) |
Area of specialization: | I am a Pediatrician with my MD from Govt Medical College Srinagar—one of those places that really shaped how I look at child health, not just textbooks but the real day-to-day messy stuff too. Later on I did my registrarship at Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences in Soura, which gave me hands-on exposure to some pretty complex pediatric cases... critical care, neonatal medicine, growth issues, respiratory stuff—you name it, we handled it.
During that time, I learned a lot more than just clinical protocols. I learned patience, listening to anxious parents at 2am, and how to spot things that aren’t always in plain sight. Pediatric medicine isn’t just dosing right or knowing what’s “normal”—sometimes it’s sensing when a baby’s feeding issue isn’t just digestion or when a child’s persistent cough means more than just a cold.
My focus area is all-round pediatric care—newborns, infants, school kids, adolescents too (they’re a whole different chapter honestly). I work with chronic and acute issues, yes, but also emphasize developmental tracking, vaccination, preventive strategies and yes, helping parents not lose thier minds in the process.
It’s not always perfect, I mean sometimes there’s a lot to juggle—charts, labs, follow-ups—but I try to make sure every kid gets care that’s both expert-led and emotionally grounded. That’s kind of my whole approach, really. |
Achievements: | I am someone who kind of grew through two of the busiest & most demanding pediatric training environments in Kashmir—first at GMC Srinagar where I did my MD in Pediatrics, and then later during my registrarship at SKIMS Soura. Both places taught me more than just clinical stuff—they pushed me to really see what it's like dealing with high-risk newborns, complicated cases, & families hanging on every word you say...
Wasn’t always smooth. I messed up early on trying to balance wards, protocols, emergency duties... and the emotional load. But yeah, over time I kinda found my rhythm. I got comfortable managing not just fever or asthma but those tougher things—neonatal infections, growth faltering, convulsions... Each shift made me better at noticing the small things others might miss.
If I had to call it an “achievement” it’s probably this: coming through that kind of intense setup with sharper clinical eyes and stronger instincts. |
I am a Child Specialist with around 8 years of workin’ in the field of Pediatrics—though honestly, some days it feels like 20 with all the kids I’ve seen. My focus is on offering complete medical care for infants, toddlers, school-going kids and even those tricky teenage years when things get unpredictable and, well, loud. Whether it's treating those scary fevers or helping a worried parent make sense of a growth delay, I try to keep things clear, calm and centered around the child. I work a lot with congenital conditions and developmental issues too. Some cases are complicated and slow to respond, but seeing even small improvements—like when a kid who wouldn’t eat starts smiling at their meals—makes all the late nights feel kinda worth it. I’ve managed all sorts of acute and chronic conditions in kids—chest infections, allergies, nutrition troubles, even things like behavioral changes that come with big transitions or school stress. Sometimes its about a medicine, sometimes it's just about listening properly to both the kid and the parent. Over time, I’ve come to believe pediatric care isn’t just about giving medicine and calling it a day... It's about explaining things in a way that helps families feel in control and less overwhelmed. I also spend a lot of time helping parents understand nutrition, immunization timelines, and how to track milestones without panicking every second week!! Sometimes I feel like half my job is decoding Google searches for worried moms. I try to mix empathy with science—I mean, yes I keep up with medical protocols, but I also know how to hold a crying baby and calm down a 3-year-old throwing a tantrum in the waiting room. It’s a mix of skills, really. At the end of the day, I just want to keep making sure kids get better, parents feel seen, and care feels human—not rushed or robotic.
