Question 1

Where does Dr. Alka Sophia Rao practice?

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Dr. Alka Sophia Rao practices at Ayushman Hospital & Health Services - Dwarka Sector 10.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Alka Sophia Rao?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Alka Sophia Rao for Pregnancy, Uterine Fibroid, Paediatrics. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Alka Sophia Rao's education qualification?

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Dr. Alka Sophia Rao has the following qualifications - Diploma in Child Health (DCH), MBBS.

Question 4

What does Dr. Alka Sophia Rao specialises in ?

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Dr. Alka Sophia Rao specialises as Pediatrician.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Alka Sophia Rao have?

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Dr. Alka Sophia Rao has an overall experience of 33 years. View where has Dr. Alka Sophia Rao practiced in the past.

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Who is Dr. Alka Sophia Rao?

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Dr. Alka Sophia Rao is a Pediatrician in Dwarka Sector 10, Delhi and has an experience of 33 years in this field. Dr. Alka Sophia Rao practices at Ayushman Hospital & Health Services in Dwarka Sector 10, Delhi. She completed Diploma in Child Health (DCH) from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU) in 1998 and MBBS from University Of Madras, India in 1993. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Pregnancy,Uterine Fibroid,Paediatrics,Hysterectomy and Viral Fever etc.. 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.

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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.

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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. Alka Sophia Rao

Dwarka Sector 10, Delhi

Ayushman Hospital & Health Services

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