Question 1

Where does Dr. Balamurugan Kathiravan practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Balamurugan Kathiravan practices at Rathinam Clinic - Kamarajar Road.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Balamurugan Kathiravan?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Balamurugan Kathiravan for New Born Care, Health Checkup (Pediatric), Growth & Development Evaluation / Management. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Balamurugan Kathiravan's education qualification?

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Dr. Balamurugan Kathiravan has the following qualifications - MBBS, DNB - Paediatrics.

Question 4

What does Dr. Balamurugan Kathiravan specialises in ?

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Dr. Balamurugan Kathiravan specialises as Pediatrician.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Balamurugan Kathiravan have?

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Dr. Balamurugan Kathiravan has an overall experience of 26 years. View where has Dr. Balamurugan Kathiravan practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Balamurugan Kathiravan?

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Completed MBBS in 2000 from Shri MS Ramaiah Medical college,Bangalore Completed Diplomate in National Board in Paediatrics in 2005 from Kanchi Kamakoti CHILDS Trust Hospital, Chennai Finished Fellowship in Neonatology in 2018 for Arrowe Park Hospital, Wirral,United Kingdom Practicing Paediatrics from 2005 at Rathinam Children's Clinic,Madurai. Visiting Consultant at Sivajothi Children's Nursing Home and Madurai Sivakasi Nadars Maternity Hospital. 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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