Question 1

Where does Dr. Sonia Kanitkar practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Sonia Kanitkar practices at Kinder Clinic - JP Nagar 7 Phase.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Sonia Kanitkar?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Sonia Kanitkar for Adolescent Medicine, Vaccination/ Immunization, Infant & Child nutrition. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Sonia Kanitkar's education qualification?

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Dr. Sonia Kanitkar has the following qualifications - MBBS, Diploma in Child Health (DCH), Fellowship in Neonatology, PG Diploma in Adolescent Pediatrics, MD - Pediatrics.

Question 4

What does Dr. Sonia Kanitkar specialises in ?

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Dr. Sonia Kanitkar specialises as Pediatrician, Neonatologist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Sonia Kanitkar have?

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Dr. Sonia Kanitkar has an overall experience of 24 years. View where has Dr. Sonia Kanitkar practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Sonia Kanitkar?

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New Born Specialist, Pediatrician, Adolescent Specialist. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

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.

Question 9

Can a Paediatrician perform surgery?

Accepted Answer

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 10

What does a paediatrician do?

Accepted Answer

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.

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