Question 1

Where does Dr. Shailaja Basavaraj practice?

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Dr. Shailaja Basavaraj practices at Poornima Hospital - RT Nagar.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Shailaja Basavaraj?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Shailaja Basavaraj for New Born Care, Vaccination/ Immunization, Nutritional Assessment. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Shailaja Basavaraj's education qualification?

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Dr. Shailaja Basavaraj has the following qualifications - MBBS, Diploma in Child Health (DCH).

Question 4

What does Dr. Shailaja Basavaraj specialises in ?

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Dr. Shailaja Basavaraj specialises as Pediatrician.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Shailaja Basavaraj have?

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Dr. Shailaja Basavaraj has an overall experience of 36 years. View where has Dr. Shailaja Basavaraj practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Shailaja Basavaraj?

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Dr. Shailaja Basavaraj is a Pediatrician in RT Nagar, Bangalore and has an experience of 36 years in this field. Dr. Shailaja Basavaraj practices at Poornima Hospital in RT Nagar, Bangalore. She completed MBBS from M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore in 1987 and Diploma in Child Health (DCH) from Jagadguru Jayadeva Murugarajendra Medical College (JJMMC) in 1989. She is a member of Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP). Some of the services provided by the doctor are: New Born Care,Vaccination/ Immunization,Nutritional Assessment and Growth & Development Evaluation / Management 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.

Question 8

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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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.

Dr. Shailaja Basavaraj

RT Nagar, Bangalore

Poornima Hospital

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