Dr Zanele Balang
MBBS, DM Paediatrics
About Zanele
Dr. Balang is a certified Paediatrician committed to providing a home for paediatric medical care for patients from birth to age 18. During her medical career, Dr. Balang has worked in different fields of paediatrics and brings with her vast experience in Primary Care, Paediatric ER services, and Neonatal Intensive Care. Dr Balang is trained to identify and differentiate among paediatric behavioural health problems, such as childhood depression, ADHD, anxiety states, and oppositional and conduct disorders. She can effectively assess, diagnose, and treat paediatric mental health concerns. Building on her clinical background and experience in asthma, eczema, and other atopic conditions, she is also trained in allergy testing and treatments. In addition to the Cayman Islands, Dr. Balang has worked in The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Islands, and Jamaica.
Post-graduate programme in Paediatric Nutrition at Boston University
Mini fellowship in Patient-Centered Mental Health in Paediatric Primary Care, at the REACH Institute in conjunction with the University of Arkansas
Certified in Neonatal Resuscitation and Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery and Doctor of Medicine Paediatrics Degree from The University of the West Indies (St. Augustine & Mona campuses)
Key Service Areas
- General hospital-based paediatric
- Newborn Emergency Services
- Development Screening
- Behavioural and Mental Health Assessment
- Allergy Testing
Leadership
- Acting Chief of Staff
- Chairperson of the Medical Staff Executive Committee (MSEC)
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