Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Dvijraj Kalita?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Dvijraj Kalita for Consulting Pediatrician, Pediatric Treatments, Pediatrics OPD. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What is Dr. Dvijraj Kalita's education qualification?

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Dr. Dvijraj Kalita has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - Pediatrics.

Question 3

What does Dr. Dvijraj Kalita specialises in ?

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Dr. Dvijraj Kalita specialises as Pediatrician.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Dvijraj Kalita have?

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Dr. Dvijraj Kalita has an overall experience of 6 years. View where has Dr. Dvijraj Kalita practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Dvijraj Kalita?

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Dr. Dvijraj Kalita has completed his MBBS from GMCH, Guwahati and thereafter MD PAEDIATRICS from VMMC & SAFDARJUNG HOSPITAL, NEW DELHI. Under the noble guidance of some of the best pediatricians of the country he has diagnosed and worked on many complex and terminal cases, metabolic and genetic disorders, developmental disorders, he has performed several emergency interventional procedures like intubation, central line insertion, umbilical vein catheterisation, surfactant administration, peritoneal dialysis , DVET etc. Under the aegis of the department of Pediatric hemato-oncology he has performed multiple Bone Marrow Biopsies and treated many Pediatric malignancies. He has done his Srship from VMMC & SAFDARJUNG HOSPITAL and currently he is working as a consultant at Down Town Hospital, Guwahati.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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.

Question 10

How is a Paediatrician different from a general physician?

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Paediatricians and physicians are both doctors, but treat patients belonging to different age groups. Paediatricians specialize in treating patients aged 18 years and younger, while general physician treats patients above the age of 18 years. Paediatricians focus on providing medical care to infants, children and teenagers. Physicians may specialize in certain field of medicine.

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