Question 1

What is Dr. Apurva Shah's education qualification?

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Dr. Apurva Shah has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - General Surgery.

Question 2

What does Dr. Apurva Shah specialises in ?

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Dr. Apurva Shah specialises as General Surgeon.

Question 3

How many years of experience does Dr. Apurva Shah have?

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Dr. Apurva Shah has an overall experience of 4 years. View where has Dr. Apurva Shah practiced in the past.

Question 4

Who is Dr. Apurva Shah?

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Dr. Apurva Shah is a General Surgeon and has an experience of 4 years in this field. He completed MBBS from Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhuj in 2020 and MS - General Surgery from Gujarat University in 2025.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 5

Who is a general surgeon?

Accepted Answer

A general surgeon is a doctor who is qualified to perform surgeries related to a wide range of common diseases. It is the responsibility of the general surgeon to manage complications, if any, arising out of the surgery.

Question 6

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

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General surgeons can perform surgeries related to the digestive tract, abdomen and its content, breast, gallbladder, hernia, appendicitis, soft tissue, and the endocrine system. Moreover, they take complete care of critically ill patients.

Question 7

Can a general surgeon peform surgery for cancer treatment?

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Surgeons who are trained in general surgery and have specialized in oncology are eligible to perform cancer surgery. Surgical oncologists are specially trained to perform cancer surgery procedures.

Question 8

How is a general surgeon different from a specialist surgeon?

Accepted Answer

General surgeons are skilled in surgical procedures related to various parts of the body.They are trained in pre-operative, during, and post-operative surgical care for various injuries and diseases. Specialist surgeons are trained in general surgery and in a particular specialty pertaining to a specific system of the body.

Question 9

Can a general surgeon do the surgery for appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

Removal of appendicitis, known as appendectomy, is a common surgical procedure.This may be performed by a general surgeon. The general surgeon may choose to remove the infected appendix by open or laparoscopic appendectomy procedure.

Question 10

Can a general surgeon perform dental surgery too?

Accepted Answer

No, general surgeons cannot perform dental surgery. Dental doctors trained in surgery, known as oral or maxillofacial surgeons are qualified to perform dental surgery. Surgical procedures on the teeth, mouth, jaws, and face are supposed to be performed by the oral or maxillofacial surgeons.

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