Oct 19, 2020
When a child with pain does not get timely or appropriate treatment, it makes pain more refractory to treat and often makes the patients and their families feel hopeless, underserved, or mistrusted by the healthcare system.
Pediatricians as the first point of contact (and defense) for all healthcare, with trusted and longitudinal relationships with their patients and their families play a critical role in the success of treatment outcomes, and keeping them engaged and hopeful as they go through their treatment.
As a pediatric pain specialist, I often see patients after patients who have undergone an extensive workup; seen an impressive lineup of specialists, and have waited many months to years before they get to the appropriate care they need and deserve.
I’m bringing in someone who sees patients at an entry-level to share the challenges of pain care in a primary care setting and the strategies she employs to address them as a pediatrician, Dr. Dhanu Sant, MD!
Dr. Sant is the founder of WholeKids Pediatrics, an online service for providing virtual consultation and educational content to keep your family healthier through nutritional, herbal, and lifestyle remedies. She also co-founded ThiveWell Pediatrics, Northeast Florida’s first direct care, personalized, integrative pediatric practice that even offers home visits.
A physician who is also a certified yoga teacher, and a certified herbalist, she beautifully incorporates both these practices in the care of her patients and families.
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Dr. Sant completed medical school at The Ohio State University. She completed her residency at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Prior to starting WholeKids Pediatrics in 2008, Dr. Sant was in a private practice for 10 years with a large pediatric group.
Dr. Sant is a primary care pediatrician who has sought out additional training in integrative medicine. Her interest in establishing an integrative practice was spurred by her concern about the increased use and side effects of many medications and her deepening respect for the body’s natural healing capabilities.
Continuing education in complementary therapies has allowed Dr. Sant to broaden her treatment options for both preventative and illness care. Dr. Sant is a yoga teacher having finished yoga and prenatal yoga teacher training. In addition, she loves teaching infant massage.
Dr. Sant now lives in Jacksonville, FL with her husband, John and her parents. Dr. Sant's mother has Alzheimer's dementia and while challenging, she is honored to be able to care for her parents as they age. She is the parent to three adult daughters who still live up north but love to visit sunny Florida!
Dr. Sant is a Columbus native and is a huge fan of Buckeye football. Dr. Sant loves to travel and her bucket list includes a safari in Africa and a trip to New Zealand. In addition, she loves reading, especially about food, eating great food, cooking and yoga.