Question 1

Where does Dr. Samantha Castellino practice?

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Dr. Samantha Castellino practices at Giggles Child Health Clinic - Andheri East.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Samantha Castellino?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Samantha Castellino for Well Baby Clinic, Infectious Diseases, Child nutrition and Growth disorders. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Samantha Castellino's education qualification?

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Dr. Samantha Castellino has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - Pediatrics.

Question 4

What does Dr. Samantha Castellino specialises in ?

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Dr. Samantha Castellino specialises as Pediatrician.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Samantha Castellino have?

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Dr. Samantha Castellino has an overall experience of 16 years. View where has Dr. Samantha Castellino practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Samantha Castellino?

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Dr. Samantha Castellino completed her MD in Pediatrics from TNMC and B Y L Nair Hospital. Subsequently she qualified to be a member of the prestigious Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH), UK. Dr. Samantha has over Six years experience in the field of Pediatrics. She has a vast expertise in dealing with pediatric infectious diseases, special immunizations in children, and care of children with chronic diseases. She has worked in BLK Superspeciality hospital, New Delhi for 3 years before joining Surya Child Care. She is currently working as a full time Pediatric consultant. . 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.

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.

Dr. Samantha Castellino

Andheri East, Mumbai

Giggles Child Health Clinic

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