Question 1

Where does Dr. Chintan Vinod Desai practice?

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Dr. Chintan Vinod Desai practices at Atharv Ability - Bandra Kurla Complex.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Chintan Vinod Desai?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Chintan Vinod Desai for Rotator Cuff Injury Treatment, Shoulder Arthroscopy , Shoulder replacement surgery. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Chintan Vinod Desai's education qualification?

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Dr. Chintan Vinod Desai has the following qualifications - MS - Orthopaedics, Fellowship in Shoulder and Sports injuries, MBBS, MBBS.

Question 4

What does Dr. Chintan Vinod Desai specialises in ?

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Dr. Chintan Vinod Desai specialises as Orthopedic surgeon, Orthopedist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Chintan Vinod Desai have?

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Dr. Chintan Vinod Desai has an overall experience of 12 years. View where has Dr. Chintan Vinod Desai practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Chintan Vinod Desai?

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Dr. Chintan Vinod Desai says "I am a Fellowship trained Orthopaedic Surgeon with specialization in Shoulder Surgery and Sports Medicine. My training includes scholarship in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery from FIFA Medical Centre, Porto, Portugal, Fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea and Fellowship in Shoulder Surgery and Sports Medicine from St. George Hospital, Sydney, Australia. I have completed my sports medicine diploma from FIFA and International Olympics Committee. I was invited as a doctor to the Winter Olympics 2018 Pyeongchang, Korea".. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is an Orthopaedist?

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An orthopaedist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the skeletal system. An orthopaedic doctor attends to any disorder or condition or injury pertaining to the bones, muscles, joints, and ligaments associated with the skeletal system. These medical professionals treat conditions like arthritis, back pain, sports injuries, and leg and foot pain

Question 8

What is the difference between an Orthopaedist and an Orthopaedic surgeon?

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Orthopaedists are sometimes mistakenly referred to as orthopaedic surgeons. An orthopaedist deals with conditions related to the musculoskeletal system. He provides pre-surgical consultation and post-surgical follow up. An orthopaedic surgeon provides same care as orthopaedist, but performs surgery as well. He performs surgery to cure back pain, ruptured discs, bone tumours, carpal tunnel, arthritis and other injuries.

Question 9

Does an Orthopaedist treat foot and ankle related problems?

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Yes, an orthopaedist deals with musculoskeletal problems within the body. Problems related to foot and ankle fall under this category. Common foot problems like bunions, ankle sprains, arthritis, and sports injury are treated by an orthopaedist. Diagnosis of foot and ankle related problems are done through imaging tests. The mode of treatment depends on the severity of the problem.

Question 10

Does one need a doctor referral to see an Orthopaedist?

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One can consult an orthopaedist by booking an appointment. Consultation with the orthopaedist is conducted in his/her clinic or at a healthcare centre. In some cases, patients go to a general physician for any condition or disorder related to the musculoskeletal system. Once preliminary investigation is done, the general physician may refer the patient to an orthopaedist for further examination.

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