About the Doctor
Dr. Ankit Prasad is a Consultant in Department of Pediatrics. He has pursued his MD in Pediatrics from Seth GSMC & KEM Hospital, Mumbai. With an experience spanning over a decade in the field of child healthcare. He has worked with hospitals like DDU Hospital Govt. of NCT, Delhi. Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Delhi and currently based at Fortis Hospital, Noida. During his post graduation days, Dr. Ankit has been recipient of prestigious “Dr. J.R KAMAT”- Best resident award at Seth G.S Medical College & King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Mumbai ranked amongst the top 10 institutes in the country. He has been special registrar for Integrated Disease Surveillance programme (Monsoon illness), a project pioneered by Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, Govt. of Maharashtra. He has been part of Various School Health Campus, Academics discussions & Health talk shows. He has a great concern for the patient welfare & is well versed with the medical advances in pediatrics. An eminent pediatrician who goes extra length to get the kids back home healthy & happy.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pediatrics
How often should my child see the Pediatrician?
Your child should not only see the pediatrician for an illness. It is also important to schedule well-child-care exams regularly, beginning in infancy. Also called well-care visits or checkups, these routine examinations provide the best opportunity for the doctor to observe the progress of your child’s physical and mental growth and development; to counsel and teach parents; to detect problems through screening tests; to provide immunizations, and to get to know one another. Well-care visits are strongly recommended as part of preventive pediatric care.
When should I start feeding my baby solid foods?
Solid foods need to be introduced to ensure that your baby gets proper nutrition around 6 months of age. Ask your doctor about when when to introduce solid foods and how to do it.
When should you seek emergency care for your child?
Is it necessary to visit a Pediatrician during pregnancy?
Yes, a visit to the Pediatrician’s clinic can play a significant role in your journey of parenthood. He/ She can offer valuable guidance regarding the child’s development. Once you are well aware of your child’s development, you can easily track his/her growth. It will not just guide you for parenthood, but also help you to establish a healthy relationship with your child.
Can a Pediatrician offer consultation about vaccination plans for your child?
Yes, a Pediatrician can offer a vaccination plan for your child. It is important to follow a vaccination schedule to keep your child healthy. A doctor will explain to you the details of every vaccination. If some vaccine may have any minor side effects, a pediatrician will equip you with such relevant information.
How can a Pediatrician help with your child’s overall health?
Yes, a Pediatrician can offer a vaccination plan for your child. It is important to follow a vaccination schedule to keep your child healthy. A doctor will explain to you the details of every vaccination. If some vaccine may have any minor side effects, a pediatrician will equip you with such relevant information.
