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On December 10, Toronto Public Heath declared a Norovirus outbreak on the Complex Continuing Care unit. Other units and programs are operating as usual. Click for more info.

Please note our ambulatory care services will be closed on Dec. 25-26, 2025, and Jan. 1, 2026. The day program will be closed Dec. 22-26, 2025.

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Rageen Rajendram

Rageen Rajendram

Developmental Pediatrician, Child Development Program

Dr. Rageen Rajendram is a Developmental Pediatrician at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, holding a medical, pediatrics and developmental pediatric degrees from the University of Toronto. His work intersects developmental disorders, clinical informatics and artificial intelligence (AI), with a focus on enhancing care for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Dr. Rajendram is at the forefront of applying AI tools to improve developmental pediatric care, particularly in refining ASD diagnostic processes at the hospital. He is also part of an interdisciplinary team aiding children with neurodevelopmental disorders and severe restrictive eating disorders.

An advocate for Clinical Informatics education, he has been instrumental in integrating clinical informatics into resident education at the Hospital for Sick Children and leads the TamilKidsHealth initiative, providing pediatric health information to the Tamil community. Moreover, Dr. Rajendram is an avid hip-hop artist, using music to bridge social disparities, demonstrating his unique approach to making a societal impact. His significant contributions are documented in various publications accessible through PubMed, reflecting his dedication to pediatric care, technological innovation, and community engagement.

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autism assessment and diagnosis; social accountability in health care; restrictive eating disorders