Question 1

Where does Dr. Shakuntala Lavasa practice?

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Dr. Shakuntala Lavasa practices at Lavasa Allergy Clinic - Sector-9.

Question 2

What is Dr. Shakuntala Lavasa's education qualification?

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Dr. Shakuntala Lavasa has the following qualifications - MD - Pediatrics, MBBS, PhD - Faculty of Medical Science.

Question 3

What does Dr. Shakuntala Lavasa specialises in ?

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Dr. Shakuntala Lavasa specialises as Pediatrician, Allergist/Immunologist.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Shakuntala Lavasa have?

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Dr. Shakuntala Lavasa has an overall experience of 52 years. View where has Dr. Shakuntala Lavasa practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Shakuntala Lavasa?

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Dr. Shakuntala Lavasa is a Pediatrician and Allergist/Immunologist in Sector 15 D, Chandigarh and has an experience of 46 years in these fields. Dr. Shakuntala Lavasa practices at US Lavasa Medical Centre in Sector 15 D, Chandigarh and Lavasa Allergy Clinic in Sector-9, Panchkula. She completed MD - Pediatrics from PGI Chandigarh in 1977,MBBS from Sawai Mansingh Medical College, Jaipur (SMS College) in 1974 and PhD - Faculty of Medical Science from PUNJAB UNIVERSITY, CHANDIGARH in 1991.. 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.

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How is a Paediatrician different from a general physician?

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Paediatricians and physicians are both doctors, but treat patients belonging to different age groups. Paediatricians specialize in treating patients aged 18 years and younger, while general physician treats patients above the age of 18 years. Paediatricians focus on providing medical care to infants, children and teenagers. Physicians may specialize in certain field of medicine.

Dr. Shakuntala Lavasa

Sector-9, Panchkula

Lavasa Allergy Clinic

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