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Dr. Puneet Kumar

India

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Expertise

I would be happy to answer general queries on prevention and treatment of ailments in newborn, infant, toddler, child or an adolescent. Needless to say, it will not be possible to answer any query requiring specific diagnosis of a particular subject.

Experience in the area

I have worked in various capacities (medical officer, resident, senior resident, consultant) in public as well as private sector in Pediatrics and Neonatology. Today, I have over a decade of experience in the field.

Organizations

Currently, I am running my own clinic (Kumar Child Clinic) in Dwarka, New Delhi and am attached to nearby nursing homes/hospitals as consultant pediatrics and neonatology. I am also developing my clinic website into a comprehensive child health/ parenting website (http://www.kumarchildclinic.com)

Publications

(a) Contributed 4 chapters in "FAQ: Book on Vaccines and Immunization Practices" published by Jaypee Brothers (2011) (b) Co-edited and contributed three articles in special issue of Journal of Pediatric Sciences on “Controversies and Challenges in Pediatric Vaccination Today" in Sept, 2010 http://www.pediatricsciences.com/ojs/index.php?journal=jps&page=issue&op=view&path%5B%5D=10 (c) Regular column, “How do I treat” in Pediascene (www.pediascene.com) (d) Review article, “Role of Anti-Poliovirus Agents in Polio eradication and beyond” in Polio Pulse, April, 2008. (e) Chapter on “Acute Infectious Diarrhea” in Textbook of Infectious Diseases in Children. (An IAP Publication), 2007 (f) Book-Review (IAP Pediatric Drug Formulary, 2004) in Pediascene, March 2005 (http://www.pediascene.com/page.php?cid=6&catid=9&id=132 ) (g) Case-report on Osteopetrosis. Jharkhand Journal of Pediatrics, Dec-2002.

Education/Credentials

After MBBS, I have done DNB residency in Pediatrics.

Awards and Honors

Winner of IAP practising pediatrician's quiz in 2001.

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
SUGUNA	05/24/12	10	10	10	your suggestions are very use full to .....
Ajay Kumar Prasad	05/23/12	10	10	10	Thank u Very Much
abhay kumar	05/16/12	6	5	8
Jyoti	05/15/12	10	10	10
Rajender kumar	05/14/12	10	10	10

Recent Answers from Dr. Puneet Kumar

2012-05-17 acute dysentry:

Hi Mr. Nasa, Please don't try to self-diagnose/ self treat your son. It can sometimes be dangerous. Rather than going for unnecessary tests, get your son examined by a good pediatrician and follow

2012-05-16 painful or painless injection:

Hi Sunil, Both are equally effective. The "painless" one (DTaP) is will cause minimal pain/ fever while other one (DTwP) can cause significant fever (although manageable by medicines)/ pain. "Painless"

2012-05-15 Potty Training a 3 yr old boy:

Hi Courtney, Toilet training has actually become a "power struggle" between you and him. Since he is now old enough and otherwise healthy, any further "toilet training" is NOT going to serve the purpose

2012-05-14 2nd immunization details and cost:

Hi Abhay, There are many new vaccines that have come up. Please discuss these with your pediatrician and come back to me if there is any specific clarification that's needed. Best wishes, Dr. Puneet

2012-05-14 7 month baby going loose motion like jelly and yellow:

Hi Mr. Rajender Kumar, Please get your baby examined by another good pediatrician in your area as blood in stools is not "normal". She needs to be seen. Best wishes, Dr. Puneet Kumar, Kumar Child

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