Question 1

Where does Dr. Vinod Govind Nikam practice?

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Dr. Vinod Govind Nikam practices at Dr. Ravi's Clinic - Nursing Home & Newborn Centre  - Pokharan Road Number 2.

Question 2

What is Dr. Vinod Govind Nikam's education qualification?

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Dr. Vinod Govind Nikam has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - Community Medicine, Diploma in Child Health (DCH).

Question 3

What does Dr. Vinod Govind Nikam specialises in ?

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Dr. Vinod Govind Nikam specialises as Pediatrician, Family and Community Medicine Specialist.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Vinod Govind Nikam have?

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Dr. Vinod Govind Nikam has an overall experience of 20 years. View where has Dr. Vinod Govind Nikam practiced in the past.

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Who is Dr. Vinod Govind Nikam?

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Dr. Vinod Govind Nikam is a Pediatrician and Family and Community Medicine Specialist in Pokharan Road Number 2, Thane and has an experience of 20 years in these fields. Dr. Vinod Govind Nikam practices at Dr. Ravi's Clinic - Nursing Home & Newborn Centre in Pokharan Road Number 2, Thane. He completed MBBS from Annamalai University in 2006,MD - Community Medicine from Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth "Deemed To Be University" in 2020 and Diploma in Child Health (DCH) from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 2014.. 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. Vinod Govind Nikam

Pokharan Road Number 2, Thane

Dr. Ravi's Clinic - Nursing Home & Newborn Centre

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