Dr Melissa Chettiar

Dr Melissa Chettiar Specialist paediatrician

Parasite infections in children are more common than you think 🦠From tummy issues to fatigue, symptoms can be easy to mi...
14/04/2026

Parasite infections in children are more common than you think 🦠

From tummy issues to fatigue, symptoms can be easy to miss, but early treatment makes a big difference.

If you’re concerned, consult your doctor 🩺

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10/04/2026

It’s not always talked about, but it’s important🤍

Deworming helps protect your child’s gut health, immunity, and overall wellbeing.

Dr Mel breaks it down in today’s story time, because informed parents make empowered choices.

07/04/2026

Back to School for Term 2! 📚

Tune in to The Breakfast Express as Dr. Melissa Chettiar shares what foods kids should eat more of—and what to avoid.

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Happy Easter ✨ sending warm Easter blessings to all our amazing families.
05/04/2026

Happy Easter ✨ sending warm Easter blessings to all our amazing families.

19/03/2026

Hi mums and dads 👋🏼

Today we’re diving into foods I recommend limiting in young children, and why.

These are small changes that make a big difference to growth, immunity and long-term health✨

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19/03/2026

We are excited to welcome Dr Melissa Chettiar to our team!

Dr Chettiar graduated from UKZN and qualified as a Specialist Paediatrician in 2015. She later obtained her MMED degree in 2018. With over 11 years of experience, she has been dedicated to caring for children and supporting families through every stage of childhood.

Dr Chettiar is passionate about helping children grow into healthy, confident individuals. She has particular expertise in newborn care, childhood nutrition, acute and chronic illnesses like asthma, allergic rhinitis, constipation, ADHD, autism and behavioral health.

She is committed to providing compassionate, family-centred care, supporting both the physical and emotional well-being of every child she sees.

We look forward to the positive impact she will have on the lives of our patients and their families.

13/03/2026

Visits with Dr Mel are where little worries turn into big smiles😄✨

Please join our blood donation drive at Netcare Kingsway Hospital… 🙌❤️
13/03/2026

Please join our blood donation drive at Netcare Kingsway Hospital… 🙌❤️

✨ Dr Mel’s approved snacks. Lunchboxes can be nutritious and fun 😋Fueling little bodies with the right snacks helps them...
01/03/2026

✨ Dr Mel’s approved snacks. Lunchboxes can be nutritious and fun 😋

Fueling little bodies with the right snacks helps them grow strong, focused, and full of energy 💪🧠

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As a pediatrician, one of the most common nutrition concerns I see isn’t “not eating enough” it’s not eating balanced🍊A...
25/02/2026

As a pediatrician, one of the most common nutrition concerns I see isn’t “not eating enough” it’s not eating balanced🍊

A simple way to assess your child’s meal:
✔️ A source of protein (eggs, chicken, yoghurt, beans)
✔️ A source of fibre (fruit or vegetables)
✔️ A smart carbohydrate (whole grains for steady energy)
✔️ A healthy fat (avocado, nut butter, seeds)

Balanced meals help support:✨
• Steady energy levels
• Concentration at school
• Immune function
• Healthy growth

21/02/2026

PMG Conference in Cape Town 🌊

A few days of learning, connecting with fellow pediatric experts, and staying up to date with the latest in little-human medicine 🩺✨

Because growing minds deserve a doctor who’s always growing too☀️

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Kingsway Hospital, Suite 104, 1st Floor, Medical Centre
Durban
4001

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00
Thursday 09:00 - 16:00
Friday 09:00 - 16:00
Saturday 09:00 - 12:00

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+27319046033

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