Question 1

What is Dr. Meena Rao's education qualification?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Meena Rao has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - Pediatrics.

Question 2

What does Dr. Meena Rao specialises in ?

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Dr. Meena Rao specialises as Pediatrician.

Question 3

How many years of experience does Dr. Meena Rao have?

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Dr. Meena Rao has an overall experience of 47 years. View where has Dr. Meena Rao practiced in the past.

Question 4

Who is Dr. Meena Rao?

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Dr. Meena Rao is a Pediatrician and has an experience of 47 years in this field. She completed MBBS from J.S.S Medical College, Mysore in 1979 and MD - Pediatrics from BCRI, Miami, USA in 1984. She is a member of Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) and American Academy of Paediatrics.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 5

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.

Question 6

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.

Question 7

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.

Question 8

What does a paediatrician do?

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A paediatrician is trained to perform procedures like: vaccine administration, treat dislocated shoulders or elbows, treat minor injuries, remove foreign bodies, split brown bones, perform circumcision. Apart from these specific procedures paediatricians also ensure well-being of the child through routine examinations. They also handle conditions that affect new born children.

Question 9

How is a Paediatrician different from a general physician?

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Paediatricians and physicians are both doctors, but treat patients belonging to different age groups. Paediatricians specialize in treating patients aged 18 years and younger, while general physician treats patients above the age of 18 years. Paediatricians focus on providing medical care to infants, children and teenagers. Physicians may specialize in certain field of medicine.

Question 10

How does a Paediatrician track your child's growth?

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A paediatrician tracks the child’s growth through growth milestones. A well-child check reviews the growth of the infant with the help of WHO growth charts. The growth chart is a guide that lists down the ideal height, weight, and head circumference measurements according to the age. A CDC growth chart helps track growth between 2-20 years of age.

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