Question 1

Where does Dr. A. K. Chidambaram practice?

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Dr. A. K. Chidambaram practices at Dr. AKC Clinic - Royapettah.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. A. K. Chidambaram?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. A. K. Chidambaram for Growth & Development Evaluation / Management, Vaccination/ Immunization, Limping child. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. A. K. Chidambaram's education qualification?

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Dr. A. K. Chidambaram has the following qualifications - MBBS, Diploma in Child Health (DCH), MD - Pediatrics.

Question 4

What does Dr. A. K. Chidambaram specialises in ?

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Dr. A. K. Chidambaram specialises as Pediatrician.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. A. K. Chidambaram have?

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Dr. A. K. Chidambaram has an overall experience of 51 years. View where has Dr. A. K. Chidambaram practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. A. K. Chidambaram?

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Dr. A. K. Chidambaram is a Pediatrician in Royapettah, Chennai and has an experience of 51 years in this field. Dr. A. K. Chidambaram practices at Dr. AKC Clinic in Royapettah, Chennai. He completed MBBS from Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai in 1975,Diploma in Child Health (DCH) from Madras Medical College, Chennai in 1978 and MD - Pediatrics from Madras Medical College, Chennai in 1983. He is a member of Indian Medical Association (IMA),Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) and FAAP(USA). Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Growth & Development Evaluation / Management,Vaccination/ Immunization,Limping child,Adolescent Medicine and Viral Fever Treatment etc.. 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.

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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.

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.

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