Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Shikha Tolani?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Shikha Tolani for Colorectal Surgery, Trauma Surgery, G.I. Surgery. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What is Dr. Shikha Tolani's education qualification?

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Dr. Shikha Tolani has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - General Surgery.

Question 3

What does Dr. Shikha Tolani specialises in ?

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Dr. Shikha Tolani specialises as General Surgeon.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Shikha Tolani have?

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Dr. Shikha Tolani has an overall experience of 2 years. View where has Dr. Shikha Tolani practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Shikha Tolani?

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Dr. Shikha Tolani is a General Surgeon and has an experience of 2 years in this field. She completed MBBS from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences , Nashik in 2020 and MS - General Surgery from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences , Nashik in 2024. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Colorectal Surgery,Trauma Surgery,G.I. Surgery and Biopsy etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

Who is a general surgeon?

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A general surgeon is a doctor who performs various surgeries on medical conditions involving abdominal organs like stomach, liver, colon and rectum, as well as breast surgeries.

Question 7

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

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General surgeons can perform open or laparoscopic surgeries related to the digestive tract, breast, hernia, appendicitis, abdomen and its contents, soft tissues, the endocrine system, and gallbladder. They can take care of critically ill patients too.

Question 8

Can a general surgeon peform surgery for cancer treatment?

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No, a general surgeon cannot perform surgery for cancer treatment. Only a surgical oncologist performs surgery on cancer patients because they are specially trained to treat cancers.

Question 9

How is a general surgeon different from a specialist surgeon?

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A general surgeon has knowledge and skill to perform surgery which focuses mainly on abdominal disorders. It may include bleeding, hernia repair, trauma, etc. whereas a specialist surgeon has in-depth knowledge and skill related to a specific area or tissue of body were the surgery is to be done. It may include various cancer surgeries, neurosurgeries, cosmetic surgery, orthopaedic surgery, etc.

Question 10

Can a general surgeon do the surgery for appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

Appendicitis is an inflammatory disorder of appendix, which is an organ located near the large intestine. This can be treated by the general surgeon by using laparoscopic surgery, which removes the inflamed appendix.