Question 1

Where does Dr. Prahlad practice?

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Dr. Prahlad practices at Dr.Prahlad Clinic - Mylapore.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Prahlad?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Prahlad for Growth & Development Evaluation / Management, Measles Treatment, Newborn Jaundice. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Prahlad's education qualification?

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Dr. Prahlad has the following qualifications - MBBS, Diploma in Child Health (DCH), DNB - Paediatrics.

Question 4

What does Dr. Prahlad specialises in ?

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Dr. Prahlad specialises as Pediatrician.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Prahlad have?

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Dr. Prahlad has an overall experience of 26 years. View where has Dr. Prahlad practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Prahlad?

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Dr. Prahlad is a Pediatrician in Mylapore, Chennai and has an experience of 26 years in this field. Dr. Prahlad practices at Dr.Prahlad Clinic in Mylapore, Chennai and Rainbow Children's Hospital in Saidapet, Chennai. He completed MBBS from Manipal Academy Of Higher Education, Manipal, India in 1997,Diploma in Child Health (DCH) from Manipal Academy Of Higher Education, Manipal, India in 1999 and DNB - Paediatrics from National Board of Education, New Delhi in 2001. He is a member of Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) and MNMAS. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Growth & Development Evaluation / Management,Measles Treatment,Newborn Jaundice,Tubular Disorders and Viral Fever 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.

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.

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