Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Thangavelu S?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Thangavelu S for Growth & Development Evaluation / Management, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Treatment, Development Assessment. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What do patients say about Dr. Thangavelu S?

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Dr. Thangavelu S has been recommended by 10 patients and has recieved stories from 2 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Thangavelu S's education qualification?

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Dr. Thangavelu S has the following qualifications - MBBS, Diploma in Child Health (DCH).

Question 4

What does Dr. Thangavelu S specialises in ?

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Dr. Thangavelu S specialises as Pediatrician.

Question 5

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

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Dr. Thangavelu S has an overall experience of 56 years. View where has Dr. Thangavelu S practiced in the past.

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Who is Dr. Thangavelu S?

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Dr. S Thangavelu is a Consultant Pediatrician at Dr. Mehta’s Hospital Chennai. After completing his graduation he went on to pursue his Diploma in Child Health. Dr. Thangavelu has also completed his DNB from National Board of Exams. He also travelled abroad to gain further knowledge in the field of pediatrics. Post completion of his training he was made a Member of the Royal College of Physicians. Dr. Thangavelu treats general paediatric conditions like allergies acid reflux multiple sclerosis anaemia chicken pox influenza meningitis pneumonia fever and immunodeficiency. He also provides services like vaccination and new born care. He believes in constantly improving his knowledge in the field of paediatrics. To do so Dr. Thangavelu regularly attends various conferences and workshops related to the field of pediatrics.. 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.

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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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