Question 1

Where does Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh practice?

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Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh practices at Be Well Hospital - Poonamalle.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh for Growth & Development Evaluation / Management, Viral Fever Treatment, Health Checkup (Pediatric). To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh's education qualification?

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Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh has the following qualifications - MD - Pediatrics, Diploma in Child Health (DCH), MBBS.

Question 4

What does Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh specialises in ?

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Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh specialises as Pediatrician.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh have?

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Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh has an overall experience of 14 years. View where has Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh?

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Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh is a Pediatrician in Chennai, with 14 years of experience. Dr. Venkatesh practises at Be Well Hospital. Dr. Venkatesh completed Diploma in Child Health (DCH) from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India, MBBS from Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur and MD - Pediatrics from Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University (SBVU). Dr. Venkatesh is a member of Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) and Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM). Areas of focus include Growth & Development Evaluation / Management, Congenital Disorders Evaluation / Treatment, Health Checkup (Pediatric), Viral Fever Treatment, New Born Care and Infectious Disease Treatment.. 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.

Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh

Poonamalle, Chennai

Be Well Hospital

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