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Where does Dr. Dhivya Lakshmi practice?

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Dr. Dhivya Lakshmi practices at Dr.J. Dhivyalakshmi Clinic - CIT Nagar.

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Why do patients visit Dr. Dhivya Lakshmi?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Dhivya Lakshmi for Gastroenteritis Treatment, Women Counselling, Vaccination/ Immunization. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

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What is Dr. Dhivya Lakshmi's education qualification?

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Dr. Dhivya Lakshmi has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - Pediatrics.

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What does Dr. Dhivya Lakshmi specialises in ?

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Dr. Dhivya Lakshmi specialises as Pediatrician.

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How many years of experience does Dr. Dhivya Lakshmi have?

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Dr. Dhivya Lakshmi has an overall experience of 20 years. View where has Dr. Dhivya Lakshmi practiced in the past.

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Who is Dr. Dhivya Lakshmi?

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Dr. J. Dhivyalakshmi is a Paediatrician (Asst. Professor) and Paediatric Endocrinologist, working in Sri Ramachandra Medical College. She has started the Paediatric Endocrinology Clinic in Sri Ramachandra Medical College and currently she is "in-charge" of the Paediatric Endocrinology Clinic. She Completed her M.D in Paediatrics in the honorary Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi. Then she pursued her Fellowship in Paediatric Endocrinology from Manipal University. She has got various prizes, medals and awards to her credit. She is currently in the process of co-authoring Paediatric Endocrinology Topics in various textbooks of Paediatrics. She organised PAED ENDO 2015 and was in the organizing committee of ISPAE 2013(both are Paediatric Endocrine Conferences). Her areas of interest are Childhood Obesity, Short stature, Pubertal disorders in children, Thyroid disorders in children, childhood diabetes and Mineral metabolism.. 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.

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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. Dhivya Lakshmi

CIT Nagar, Chennai

Dr.J. Dhivyalakshmi Clinic

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