Question 1

Where does Dr. Prem Alva K.B practice?

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Dr. Prem Alva K.B practices at A.J. Hospital & Research Centre - Bejai Kapikad Road.

Question 2

What do patients say about Dr. Prem Alva K.B?

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Dr. Prem Alva K.B has been recommended by 3 patients and has recieved stories from 2 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Prem Alva K.B's education qualification?

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Dr. Prem Alva K.B has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - Pediatrics, Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology, MBBS, Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology.

Question 4

What does Dr. Prem Alva K.B specialises in ?

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Dr. Prem Alva K.B specialises as Pediatrician.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Prem Alva K.B have?

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Dr. Prem Alva K.B has an overall experience of 16 years. View where has Dr. Prem Alva K.B practiced in the past.

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Who is Dr. Prem Alva K.B?

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Dr. Prem Alva K.B is a Pediatrician in Bejai Kapikad Road, Mangalore and has an experience of 16 years in this field. Dr. Prem Alva K.B practices at A.J. Hospital & Research Centre in Bejai Kapikad Road, Mangalore. He completed MBBS from Kasturba Medical College in 2001,MD - Pediatrics from Jagadguru Jayadeva Murugarajendra Medical College (JJMMC) in 2004 and Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology from Narayana Hrudayalaya Institute , Bangalore in 2010. He is a member of Pediatric Cardiology Society of India,Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) and Indian Society of Pediatric Cardiology.. 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.

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