Question 1

Where does Dr. Umakantha Adiga practice?

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Dr. Umakantha Adiga practices at Sagar Hospital DSI - Banashankari.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Umakantha Adiga?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Umakantha Adiga for Growth & Development Evaluation / Management, Vaccination/ Immunization. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What do patients say about Dr. Umakantha Adiga?

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Dr. Umakantha Adiga has been recommended by 81 patients and has recieved stories from 25 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 4

What is Dr. Umakantha Adiga's education qualification?

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Dr. Umakantha Adiga has the following qualifications - MBBS, Diploma in Child Health (DCH), DNB - Paediatrics.

Question 5

What does Dr. Umakantha Adiga specialises in ?

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Dr. Umakantha Adiga specialises as Pediatrician.

Question 6

How many years of experience does Dr. Umakantha Adiga have?

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Dr. Umakantha Adiga has an overall experience of 26 years. View where has Dr. Umakantha Adiga practiced in the past.

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Who is Dr. Umakantha Adiga?

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Dr. Umakantha Adiga is a Pediatrician in Banashankari, Bangalore and has an experience of 26 years in this field. Dr. Umakantha Adiga practices at Sagar Hospital DSI in Banashankari, Bangalore and Astra Superspeciality Hospital in Kanakpura Road, Bangalore. He completed MBBS from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore in 1997,Diploma in Child Health (DCH) from MGM Institute of Health Science, Bombay in 2001 and DNB - Paediatrics from Indira Gandhi Institute Of Child Health Hospital in 2004. He is a member of Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP). Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Growth & Development Evaluation / Management and Vaccination/ Immunization etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

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Who is a Paediatrician?

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A paediatrician or a child specialist is a doctor who manages the health of your child. A paediatrician is trained to manage the physical, behavioural, and mental health of a child. A child specialist is trained to treat childhood illnesses, from minor health issues to serious health disorders. A child can be treated by a paediatrician right from birth.

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What is the age range of children which a Paediatrician can treat?

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Paediatricians can treat a child right from birth. From birth till 2 years, there may be many visits to the paediatrician. From age 2 to 5 years, there will be once a year “well-child” visits. After the age of 5 years, paediatric visits will be done annually. Up to the age of 18 years, you can visit a paediatrician.

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Can a Paediatrician perform surgery?

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Paediatricians are concerned with the physical and mental well being of children. Paediatric surgeons specialize in surgeries. A paediatrician can also perform surgeries with the necessary training. Paediatricians may only evaluate and treat children through non-invasive procedures. Paediatric surgeons perform minor surgeries like removal of foreign bodies to major surgeries like cardiac surgery.

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