Question 1

Where does Dr. Santosh Soans practice?

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Dr. Santosh Soans practices at A.J. Hospital & Research Centre - Bejai Kapikad Road and 1 other centres.

Question 2

What do patients say about Dr. Santosh Soans?

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Dr. Santosh Soans has been recommended by 6 patients and has recieved stories from 6 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Santosh Soans's education qualification?

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

Question 4

What does Dr. Santosh Soans specialises in ?

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Dr. Santosh Soans specialises as Pediatrician, General Physician.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Santosh Soans have?

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Dr. Santosh Soans has an overall experience of 40 years. View where has Dr. Santosh Soans practiced in the past.

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Who is Dr. Santosh Soans?

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Dr. Santosh T. Soans obtained his basic medical degree (MBBS) from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore from Mysore University in the year 1985. He completed his Post-Graduate training in Pediatrics from the Kasturba Medical College. He has been in consulting practice since then. His practice involves well-baby check-ups,immunizations, and school physicals along with diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of pediatric illness, in both in- and out-patient settings.Dr. Santosh T. Soans is a visiting consultant at Mangalore Nursing Home, Athena Hospital, Colaco Hospital, SCS Hospital, Yenepoya Hospital, Vijaya Clinic & Maternity Hospital, and Sri Devi Nursing Home. He has published articles and presented many papers for journal and state and national conferences. He was the Guest Speaker at various IMA, IAP, CMEs, and Pedicon. He has published `Book Neonatal Drug Formulary`. Dr.Soans has been awarded prestigious Honorory Degree `Fellow of Indian Academy of Pediatrics`(F.I.A.P) for the Year 2008 at National Conference.. 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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