Dr. Charlotte Jane Joseph is a Consultant General and Developmental Paediatrician based at KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital.
Professional background
She has dedicated more than 20 years to supporting children with developmental delays, autism, ADHD, learning difficulties and complex neurodisabilities.
Dr. Charlotte graduated with an MBBS from Kasturba Medical College, India, in 1998. Her fellowship in Developmental Paediatrics included training with the Paediatric Institute, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre / National University of Malaysia (HUKM), and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, United Kingdom.
Developmental paediatrics fellowship and neurodisability training
Her fellowship pathway brought together Malaysian and United Kingdom paediatric training, with developmental paediatrics exposure through the Paediatric Institute in Kuala Lumpur, HUKM / National University of Malaysia, and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, United Kingdom. She also holds a Diploma in Paediatric Neurodisability from the United Kingdom, completed with distinction.
Qualifications and registrations
- MBBS, Kasturba Medical College, India, 1998
- Member, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, UK
- Fellowship in Developmental Paediatrics with Paediatric Institute, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; National University of Malaysia (HUKM); and Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, United Kingdom
- Diploma in Paediatric Neurodisability, UK, Distinction
- Certified Paediatric Bioethics by Children Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, USA
- Professional Diploma in UK Medical Practice, Liverpool School of Medicine
- Registered Specialist in Developmental Paediatrics, National Specialist Register, Malaysia
- Malaysian Medical Council Full Registration, MMC No. 35237
- General Medical Council, UK, Registration No. 7592434
Assessment-tool training
- Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule / ADOS
- Griffiths III Developmental Scales
- Bayley developmental assessment
- UCLA PEERS School-Based Training
- 3DiR approach for autism, subject to confirmation of the exact official certification name
Awards, memberships and wider work
Dr. Charlotte received the Sir David Hull Award for Outstanding Student in 2023 and was recognised with the Best Poster and Presentation Award at the Core Topics in Community Paediatrics Conference at King's College, UK.
Clinical focus
Her work focuses on early identification, comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessment, second opinions and personalised family-centred support. She also contributes to research, ethics review and advocacy promoting inclusive healthcare for neurodivergent children in Malaysia.
Appointment enquiry
For appointment enquiries in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, call or WhatsApp +60 12-308 0364. Please avoid sending urgent medical information through online forms.
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