
Dr. Meena Chintapalli M.D, FAAP
Pediatrician
1314 East Sonterra Blvd. Suite 5102 San Antonio Texas, 78258About
Meena Chintapalli, MD, FAAP, maintains her own private pediatric practice located in San Antonio Texas. Her practice derived from, Dr. Chintapalli's strong desire to grow her business into a group of providers; ultimately helping more children in the area. Dr. Chintapalli became passionate about asthma treatment and control as well as developmental and behavioral pediatrics. Her expertise in behavioral pediatrics led her to incorporate her findings into her treatment plans knowledge of experiential neuro-developmental organization of the brain. She educates her patients on brain development and adaptive bio-social behaviors through counseling and guidance with the hopes that her techniques will help bring out the natural genius of every child. Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, Dr. Chintapalli speaks internationally for educational purposes; as well as being involved with medical mission trips around the globe. For all of her outstanding achievements and passion in the field, Dr. Chintapalli has been honored with many awards of excellence and has been given the prestigious title of Fellow of the American Academy of Peditrics.
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Education and Training
Gandhi Medical College
Gandhi Medical College 1973
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics- Pediatrics
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, Regional, National, and International Public Speaking for Education Professionals -
Awards
- Professional Excellence and Leadership Award, 2008, American Medical Association Foundation
- Mayoral Award for Professional Excellence, 1995
- Community Service Professional Excellence Award, 2006
Treatments
- Fever
- Learning Disabilities
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Tonsillitis
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
Fellowships
- University of Michigan (Ambulatory Medicine)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, Texas Pediatric Society, San Antonio Pediatric Society, American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (Life Member),
Articles and Publications
- Published a Book, Brain Mind SAI Educare, October 2004
What do you attribute your success to?
- Spirituality and Drive to Help Children
Philanthropic Initiatives
- Medical Missions to Haiti, British Guyana, and India
Hobbies / Sports
- Sprituality, Community Work, Missions
Favorite professional publications
- Web MD, Pediatrics, Pediatric Infectious Diseases
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