Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Akshay Gokak?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Akshay Gokak for Breast Abscess, Laser Proctology (Laser Hemorrhoidectomy and Fistula Surgery), Cholelithiasis. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What is Dr. Akshay Gokak's education qualification?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Akshay Gokak has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - General Surgery.

Question 3

What does Dr. Akshay Gokak specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Akshay Gokak specialises as General Surgeon.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Akshay Gokak have?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Akshay Gokak has an overall experience of 9 years. View where has Dr. Akshay Gokak practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Akshay Gokak?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Akshay Gokak is a General Surgeon and has an experience of 9 years in this field. He completed MBBS from K.S. Hegde Medical Academy in 2012 and MS - General Surgery from Kims, Hubli in 2017. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Breast Abscess,Laser Proctology (Laser Hemorrhoidectomy and Fistula Surgery),Cholelithiasis,Breast Cancer and General Surgery etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

Who is a general surgeon?

Accepted Answer

A general surgeon is a doctor highly skilled in surgery of a wide range of and most commonly occurring diseases.

Question 7

What are the procedures for which a general surgeon can perform surgery?

Accepted Answer

A general surgeon performs surgery for the digestive tract (oesophagus and related organs), abdomen and its contents, appendicitis, hernia, gallbladder, breast, skin and soft tissue, and endocrine system.

Question 8

Can a general surgeon perform surgery for cancer treatment?

Accepted Answer

A surgeon who has completed training in general surgery and then specialized in oncology can perform surgery for cancer treatment.

Question 9

How is a general surgeon different from a specialist surgeon?

Accepted Answer

A general surgeon is highly skilled in surgical procedures for various parts of the body. They are trained in pre-, during-, and post-operative surgical care and in managing injuries due to accidents. A specialist surgeon, after training in general surgery, undergoes additional training in a particular specialty related to a specific system of the body (e.g., orthopedic surgery).

Question 10

Can a general surgeon do surgery for appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

Removal of appendicitis is called an appendectomy, which is a common surgical procedure performed by a general surgeon.