Dr. Zanele Balang MBBS DM

Dr. Zanele Balang

Consultant Pediatrician

Dr. Balang is a certified Pediatrician working with patients from birth to age18, with extensive experience in Primary Care, Pediatric ER services, and Neonatal Intensive Care.

Originally from Botswana, Dr. Balang obtained a Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery and Doctor of Medicine Pediatrics Degree from The University of the West Indies, completing a post-graduate program in Pediatric Nutrition from the University of Boston.

With a special interest in pediatric mental health, Dr. Balang completed a Patient-Centered Mental Health Mini-Fellowship Program in Pediatric Primary Care at the Reach Institute, University of Arkansas. In addition, Dr. Balang is trained in allergy testing and treatments and is certified in Neonatal Resuscitation and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.

Being a mom, Dr. Balang understands the importance of having someone accessible and compassionate to trust with the care of your child. Her desire to release the stigma surrounding mental health in the community inspired her pursuits in pediatric mental health. She recognizes that in matters of emotional and mental well-being, children are often left out of the conversation because of their perceived resilience, which has far-reaching implications in their adult lives.

Passionate about giving children a voice and equipping them with the tools they need to nurture their body and mind, Dr. Balang dedicates much of her personal and professional time to giving talks to different organizations and the public about issues that affect children.