Question 1

Where does Dr. Akila Sivakumar practice?

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Dr. Akila Sivakumar practices at Mithun Child Clinic - Sembakkam.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Akila Sivakumar?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Akila Sivakumar for New Born Care, Fever Treatment, Infant & Child nutrition. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Akila Sivakumar's education qualification?

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Dr. Akila Sivakumar has the following qualifications - MBBS, DNB - Paediatrics, DNB (Pediatrics), M.B.B.S.

Question 4

What does Dr. Akila Sivakumar specialises in ?

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Dr. Akila Sivakumar specialises as Pediatrician.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Akila Sivakumar have?

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Dr. Akila Sivakumar has an overall experience of 19 years. View where has Dr. Akila Sivakumar practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Akila Sivakumar?

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Dr. Akila Sivakumar is a Pediatrician in Gowrivakkam, Chennai and has an experience of 12 years in this field. Dr. Akila Sivakumar practices at Mithun Child Clinic in Gowrivakkam, Chennai. She completed MBBS from government mohan kumaramangalam medical college,salem in 2006,DNB - Paediatrics from National board of Examination, Chennai in 2013 and Fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine from Institute of Child Health,MMC(Chennai) in 2015. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Fever Treatment,Growth & Development Evaluation / Management,New Born Care,Childhood Infections and Newborn Jaundice 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.

Question 9

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 10

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. Akila Sivakumar

Sembakkam, Chennai

Mithun Child Clinic

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