Question 1

Where does Dr. Preethi Pereira practice?

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Dr. Preethi Pereira practices at Manipal Hospital - Dona Paula.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Preethi Pereira?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Preethi Pereira for Viral Fever Treatment, Treatment of fractures and other injuries in children, New Born Care. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Preethi Pereira's education qualification?

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Dr. Preethi Pereira has the following qualifications - MBBS, Diploma in Child Health (DCH), DNB - Paediatrics.

Question 4

What does Dr. Preethi Pereira specialises in ?

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Dr. Preethi Pereira specialises as Pediatrician.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Preethi Pereira have?

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Dr. Preethi Pereira has an overall experience of 22 years. View where has Dr. Preethi Pereira practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Preethi Pereira?

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Dr Preethi Pereira is the Senior Paediatrician at Good Shepherd Healthcare, Panaji. She is also a Visiting Consultant with Consultation and Admission Rights at Manipal Hospital, Dona Paula,Goa. Dr Preethi has 18 years of experience in Paediatrics and Neonatology General Child Health, Child Growth & Development, Childhood Obesity and Childhood Allergies & Asthma are her special areas on expertise. She completed MBBS in 1999 and her Diploma in Child Health from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education in 2001. Dr Pereira is a Diplomate of National Board (Paediatrics) from Childs Trust Hospital Chennai, National Board of Examinations (2004).. 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.

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. Preethi Pereira

Dona Paula, North Goa

Manipal Hospital

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