Dr. Chandra A. Shekhar, Pediatrician

A paediatrician is a physician who specializes in taking care of the health of children. They focus on providing medical care for babies, children and teenagers. They are trained to treat a wide range of issues that may affect children, from minor illnesses to more serious conditions.

Paediatricians are physicians who can treat children from birth up to 18 years old. Children under the age of 2 usually see a paediatrician once a year, while those aged 2-5 see their paediatrician annually. After the age of 5, annual visits become more common.

Paediatricians also ensure well-being of the child through routine examinations. They also handle conditions that affect newborn children.A paediatrician is trained to perform procedures like vaccine administration, give intravenous injections, to a lumbar puncture or perform biopsy if required.

A paediatric surgeon will perform surgical procedures unlike the paediatrician (child physician) who normally examines, order investigations and treats children by medication

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