Smita N. Naidoo (she/her)
MD, MPH, FRCP(C)
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Dr. Naidoo is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist who completed her residency and fellowship training at the University of British Columbia. With a background in Public Health from the University of Pittsburgh, her passion lies in psycho-education & dissemination of evidence-based materials.
This passion led Dr. Naidoo to collaborate with Andrea Bell – a mompreneur and wellness advocate – to create Paperclouds: a mental health platform and curriculum that makes expert knowledge on healthy sleep easily accessible and relatable to families nation-wide. Together, they have been able to reach more than fifty schools across BC and continue to promote mental health literacy across Canada.
FOCUS
In her practice, Dr. Naidoo sees a growing need for collaboration among health care professionals. With the goal of providing easily accessible resources to families with children who are struggling with mental health issues before clinical diagnosis, Dr. Naidoo feels passionately about collaboration among health care professionals and is available to consult with primary care physicians and Pediatricians on cases that may require more specialized input, but where access to psychiatry services may not exist.
Smita's Profile
| Location | Vancouver, B.C. |
| Ages | Child & Adolescent |
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| Availability | In Person / Online |
| Qualifications | Completed her residency and fellowship training at the University of British Columbia. With a background in Public Health from the University of Pittsburgh. |
Approach
In her practice, Dr. Naidoo sees a growing need for collaboration among health care professionals. With the goal of providing easily accessible resources to families with children who are struggling with mental health issues before clinical diagnosis, Dr. Naidoo feels passionately about collaboration among health care professionals and is available to consult with primary care physicians and Pediatricians on cases that may require more specialized input, but where access to psychiatry services may not exist.
Fees
General practitioner referral required and services covered by the Medical Services Plan.
Two (2) full business days are required for cancellations to avoid charges.