Question 1

Where does Dr. Shailaja Potdar practice?

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Dr. Shailaja Potdar practices at Chaitanya Childcare & Maternity Hospital - Nerul.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Shailaja Potdar?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Shailaja Potdar for Infant & Child nutrition, Newborn Jaundice, New Born Care. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Shailaja Potdar's education qualification?

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

Question 4

What does Dr. Shailaja Potdar specialises in ?

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Dr. Shailaja Potdar specialises as Pediatrician.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Shailaja Potdar have?

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Dr. Shailaja Potdar has an overall experience of 32 years. View where has Dr. Shailaja Potdar practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Shailaja Potdar?

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Dr. Shailaja Potdar is a Pediatrician in Nerul, Navi Mumbai and has an experience of 32 years in this field. Dr. Shailaja Potdar practices at Chaitanya Childcare & Maternity Hospital in Nerul, Navi Mumbai. She completed MBBS from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion,Mumbai in 1989,MD - Pediatrics from King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College in 1994 and Diploma in Child Health (DCH) from King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College in 1993. She is a member of Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP). Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Infant & Child nutrition,Newborn Jaundice,New Born Care,Vaccination/ Immunization and Viral Fever 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.

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.

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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. Shailaja Potdar

Nerul, Navi Mumbai

Chaitanya Childcare & Maternity Hospital

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