Question 1

Where does Dr. Leena Deshpande practice?

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Dr. Leena Deshpande practices at Apollo Hospitals - Belapur.

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Why do patients visit Dr. Leena Deshpande?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Leena Deshpande for Growth & Development Evaluation / Management, Children's Health, Development Assessment. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Leena Deshpande's education qualification?

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Dr. Leena Deshpande has the following qualifications - MBBS, Diploma in Child Health (DCH), MD - Pediatrics, MRCP.

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What does Dr. Leena Deshpande specialises in ?

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Dr. Leena Deshpande specialises as Pediatrician.

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How many years of experience does Dr. Leena Deshpande have?

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Dr. Leena Deshpande has an overall experience of 31 years. View where has Dr. Leena Deshpande practiced in the past.

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Who is Dr. Leena Deshpande?

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Dr. Leena Deshpande is a Pediatrician in Belapur, Navi Mumbai and has an experience of 31 years in this field. Dr. Leena Deshpande practices at Apollo Hospitals in Belapur, Navi Mumbai,Dr. Yewale Multispeciality Hospital for Children in Vashi, Navi Mumbai and Godrej Memorial Hospital in Vikhroli, Mumbai. She completed MBBS from T.N. Medical College Mumbai in 1992,Diploma in Child Health (DCH) from T. N. Medical College Mumbai in 1994 and MD - Pediatrics from T.N. Medical College Mumbai in 1995. She is a member of Maharastra Medical Council. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Growth & Development Evaluation / Management,Children's Health,Development Assessment,Infectious Disease Treatment and Child Development Disease Treatment 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.

Dr. Leena Deshpande

Belapur, Navi Mumbai

Apollo Hospitals

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