Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. N C Gowri Shankar?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. N C Gowri Shankar for Bronchoscopy. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What do patients say about Dr. N C Gowri Shankar?

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Dr. N C Gowri Shankar has been recommended by 3 patients and has recieved stories from 3 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. N C Gowri Shankar's education qualification?

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Dr. N C Gowri Shankar has the following qualifications - MBBS, Diploma in Child Health (DCH), MD - Pediatrics.

Question 4

What does Dr. N C Gowri Shankar specialises in ?

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Dr. N C Gowri Shankar specialises as Pediatrician.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. N C Gowri Shankar have?

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Dr. N C Gowri Shankar has an overall experience of 37 years. View where has Dr. N C Gowri Shankar practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. N C Gowri Shankar?

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Dr. N C Gowrishankar is a Paediatric Pulmonologist at Dr. Mehta’s Hospital Chennai. He provides treatment to patients suffering from conditions related to asthma tuberculosis pneumonia and emphysema. He constantly seeks knowledge and stays updated with latest treatment technologies by attending various conferences and workshops. He is a proud member of various associations and societies which are related to the field of Paediatric Pulmonology. Dr. N C Gowrishankar completed his MBBS MD DCH and DNB from renowned institutions of the country.. 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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