What Training does a Paediatric Surgeon Have?
Paediatric Surgeons are medical professionals who have undergone 5 years of basic Medical Training. Following this they need to complete Masters in General Surgery for 3 years after which theybegin their Super Speciality training to becomePediatric Surgeons. This is another 3 years of extensive residency training, where they become adept at managing surgical conditions seen in children.
Paediatric medical and surgical care remains at the core of this training so that the unique nature of advanced medical and surgical care is learnt and implemented during their expansive training. If your child has an illness, injury or a disease that requires surgery, a Paediatric Surgeon has the requisite qualifications and experience to treat him/her. He/She is the best person to handle all the medical needs of your child.