Question 1

Where does Dr. Pankaj Deshpande practice?

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Dr. Pankaj Deshpande practices at Apollo Hospitals - Belapur.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Pankaj Deshpande?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Pankaj Deshpande for Tonsillitis Treatment, Growth & Development Evaluation / Management, Paediatrics (Nephrology). To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Pankaj Deshpande's education qualification?

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Dr. Pankaj Deshpande has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - Pediatrics.

Question 4

What does Dr. Pankaj Deshpande specialises in ?

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Dr. Pankaj Deshpande specialises as Pediatrician.

Question 5

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

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Dr. Pankaj Deshpande has an overall experience of 34 years. View where has Dr. Pankaj Deshpande practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Pankaj Deshpande?

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After completing MD (Pediatrics) from Bai Jerbai Wadia hospital in 1995, Dr. Deshpande was in UK for 10 years and specialised in Pediatric Nephrology. After working at institutions like Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Guy’s Hospital in London, he was a Consultant Pediatric Nephrologist at Southampton General Hospital from 2001-2005. He has a vast experience in Pediatric Nephrology, including Pediatric Dialysis and Transplantation. He has numerous publications in journals like Pediatric Nephrology, Archives etc and has presented at various forums including ESPN (European Society of Pediatric Nephrology). Dr. Pankaj Deshpande is well experienced consultant Pediatric Nephrologist in Mumbai. He has vast experience in Pediatric Nephrology, including Pediatric Dialysis and Transplantation. He also mentored students in several trainings and programs. Dr.Pankaj is an expertise in treating kidney stones in children, Nephritis, Bed wetting in children, Tubular Disorders, Renal Transplantation in children and more.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

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.

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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.

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.

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