Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Ashish Kumar?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Ashish Kumar for New Born Care, Development Assessment, Infectious Disease Treatment. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What do patients say about Dr. Ashish Kumar?

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Dr. Ashish Kumar has been recommended by 45 patients and has recieved stories from 41 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Ashish Kumar's education qualification?

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Dr. Ashish Kumar has the following qualifications - MD - Pediatrics, MBBS.

Question 4

What does Dr. Ashish Kumar specialises in ?

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Dr. Ashish Kumar specialises as Pediatrician, Neonatologist, General Practitioner.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Ashish Kumar have?

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Dr. Ashish Kumar has an overall experience of 14 years. View where has Dr. Ashish Kumar practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Ashish Kumar?

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I'm very calm and composed and listen to parents very patiently.... 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.