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Where does Dr. Nishant Nanavati practice?

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Dr. Nishant Nanavati practices at Bhaktivedanta Hospital - Mira Road and 4 other centres.

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Why do patients visit Dr. Nishant Nanavati?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Nishant Nanavati for Nutritional Assessment, Viral Fever, Pediatric Surgical Conditions. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What does Dr. Nishant Nanavati specialises in ?

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Dr. Nishant Nanavati specialises as Pediatrician.

Question 4

Who is Dr. Nishant Nanavati?

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Dr. Nishant Nanavati is a Pediatrician in Mira Road, Mumbai Dr. Nishant Nanavati practices at Bhaktivedanta Hospital in Mira Road, Mumbai,Bhaktivedanta Hospital in Mira Road, Mumbai and Sailee Hospital in Borivali West, Mumbai. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Nutritional Assessment,Viral Fever,Pediatric Surgical Conditions,Thorascopic Surgery and Pediatric Surgery etc.. 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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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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How does a Paediatrician track your child's growth?

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A paediatrician tracks the child’s growth through growth milestones. A well-child check reviews the growth of the infant with the help of WHO growth charts. The growth chart is a guide that lists down the ideal height, weight, and head circumference measurements according to the age. A CDC growth chart helps track growth between 2-20 years of age.

Dr. Nishant Nanavati

Mira Road, Mumbai

Bhaktivedanta Hospital

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