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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.

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

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.

3. Can a Paediatrician perform surgery?

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.

4. What does a paediatrician do?

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.

5. How is a Paediatrician different from a general physician?

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.

Dr. Kishore K K

Pediatrician

Special Interest in Pediatric Neurology

22 years experience overall

JP Nagar,Bangalore

Aster RV Hospital + 2 more

₹1200 Consultation fee at clinic

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Dr. Sachin	97%	286	26	1000
Dr. Sateesha S R	98%	680	27	1000
Dr. Parimala V Thirumalesh	97%	39	31	1200
Dr. Sailaja V	95%	79	20	500
Dr. Venkatesha K R	82%	11	30	700
Dr. Vivekanand M.Kustagi	96%	272	29	1200
Dr. Supraja Chandrasekar	98%	431	23	900
Dr. Raghuram C P	96%	24	30	1200
Dr. Kishore K K	90%	20	22	1200

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Finding a Pediatrician in Bangalore

Pediatric care focuses on the health, growth, and development of infants, children, and adolescents. Parents often consult a pediatrician for routine health checkups, vaccinations, developmental guidance, or evaluation of illnesses that require specialised care for children.

In Bangalore, families can access pediatric services across neighbourhoods such as:
Pediatrician in Indiranagar,
Pediatrician in Whitefield,
Pediatrician in HSR Layout,
Pediatrician in Koramangala, and
Pediatrician in Jayanagar.

Practo helps parents review doctor experience, clinic details, and consultation availability before choosing care.

What Does a Pediatrician Help With?

Pediatricians monitor both preventive and illness related aspects of child health, including:

- Routine health examinations and growth monitoring
- Vaccination schedules and preventive care
- Common childhood infections and fever management
- Nutritional and developmental guidance
- Allergies, respiratory concerns, and minor injuries
- Ongoing care for chronic pediatric conditions

When Should You Visit a Pediatrician?

Parents may consider consulting a pediatrician when a child is unwell, has recurring symptoms, needs immunisation, or requires regular developmental evaluation. Periodic visits also help track physical and behavioural milestones.

Who are Pediatricians?

A branch of medicine that deals with the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents is Pediatrics. The doctors who are specialised in Pediatrics are called Pediatricians / Child Specialists.

What are the qualifications of a Pediatrician?

A 5-year medical degree [MBBS] that is recognized by the General Medical Council and a 2-year foundation course of general training are the basic requirements for an individual to be a doctor. However, following are the specialties or extra qualifications required to be a Pediatrician:

- DNB - Pediatrics

- MD - Pediatrics

- DM - Paediatric Critical Care

- Postdoctoral Fellowship Training Program in Pediatric Infectious Diseases

- Diploma in Child Health (DCH)

- CCT - Paediatrics (Neonatal Medicine)

- CCT - Paediatrics

- MS - Paediatrics Surgery

- Fellow of the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health (UK)

- FCPS (Paediatrics)

- Ph.D. - Paediatric

- Diploma in Paediatrics

How often should I consult a Pediatrician?

If an individual is having a baby of age between 1 and 4, then he/she should visit a Pediatrician twice a year. If the baby or child is above 4 years fo age, then he/she must visit a Pediatrician once a year.

Are Pediatrician and Neonatologist the same?

Pediatricians are the medical doctors who diagnose and treat diseases, medical conditions, and injuries that require care for babies, children, and adolescents. However, Neonatologists are the one who takes care of newborn babies, particularly those who are ill or born prematurely.

Can Pediatricians treat asthma?

Asthma is an inflammatory disease of the airways of lungs that cause whooping, coughing, tightness of the chest, and shortness of breath. So, Pediatrician can diagnose asthma in children or babies and can prescribe medications. However, if the disease condition is worsening, then pediatrician may refer the patient to the specialist doctor who is well experienced in treating asthma.

Can Pediatricians treat cancer?

Pediatricians can diagnose and plan an appropriate treatment for early stages of cancer in children, babies, and adolescents. However, if the condition of cancer is worsening, a Pediatrician may refer the patient to a well-experienced Oncologist.

Can General Pediatrician perform surgeries?

In most of the cases, a General Pediatrician will not perform any surgery to diagnose or to treat a medical condition. However, a pediatric Surgeon may perform surgeries in order to treat and cure some of the diseases, infections, and medical conditions.