Question 1

Where does Dr. Prakash.S practice?

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Dr. Prakash.S practices at Astra Speciality Hospital - Sholinganallur.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Prakash.S?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Prakash.S for Vaccination/ Immunization, New Born Care, Infant & Child nutrition. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Prakash.S's education qualification?

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Dr. Prakash.S has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - Pediatrics.

Question 4

What does Dr. Prakash.S specialises in ?

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Dr. Prakash.S specialises as Pediatrician.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Prakash.S have?

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Dr. Prakash.S has an overall experience of 18 years. View where has Dr. Prakash.S practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Prakash.S?

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Dr. Prakash.S says "I did my undergraduate from Thoothukudi govt. medical college. Learnt strong basics from this college. I did my MD paediatrics from top most reputed institute “All India Institute of Medical science and research”( AIIMS), New Delhi. I was trained in AIIMS where eveidence based medicine and research was the key. I was trained in neonatology, pediatric intensive care and other paediatric specilaities like nephrology, neurology, gastroenterology etc… Medicine is changing day by day My aim is to provide atmost quality care with latest evidences with minimal medications.". 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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