Question 1

Where does Dr. Prasanta Sikdar practice?

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Dr. Prasanta Sikdar practices at Dr. Prasanta Kumar Sikdar Clinic - Sarat Bose Road.

Question 2

What do patients say about Dr. Prasanta Sikdar?

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Dr. Prasanta Sikdar has been recommended by 12 patients and has recieved stories from 2 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Prasanta Sikdar's education qualification?

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

Question 4

What does Dr. Prasanta Sikdar specialises in ?

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Dr. Prasanta Sikdar specialises as Pediatrician.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Prasanta Sikdar have?

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Dr. Prasanta Sikdar has an overall experience of 47 years. View where has Dr. Prasanta Sikdar practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Prasanta Sikdar?

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Dr. Prasanta Sikdar is a Pediatrician in Sarat Bose Road, Kolkata and has an experience of 47 years in this field. Dr. Prasanta Sikdar practices at Dr. Prasanta Kumar Sikdar Clinic in Sarat Bose Road, Kolkata. He completed MBBS from Assam Medial College, Dibrugarh in 1977,MD - Pediatrics from Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research (IPGMER, SSKM Hospital), Kolkata in 1999 and Diploma in Child Health (DCH) from Indira Gandhi Institute Of Child Health Hospital in 1983. He is a member of Indian Medical Association (IMA),National Neonatology Forum (NNF) and Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP).. 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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