Question 1

Where does Dr. Smitha S practice?

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Dr. Smitha S practices at Vinayaka Hospital - Jayanagar.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Smitha S?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Smitha S for In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Intra-Uterine Insemination (IUI), Pap Smear. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What do patients say about Dr. Smitha S?

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Dr. Smitha S has been recommended by 10 patients and has recieved stories from 3 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 4

What is Dr. Smitha S's education qualification?

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Dr. Smitha S has the following qualifications - MBBS, DGO, MD - Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

Question 5

What does Dr. Smitha S specialises in ?

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Dr. Smitha S specialises as Gynecologist, Obstetrician.

Question 6

How many years of experience does Dr. Smitha S have?

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Dr. Smitha S has an overall experience of 47 years. View where has Dr. Smitha S practiced in the past.

Question 7

Who is Dr. Smitha S?

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Dr. Smitha S is a Gynecologist and Obstetrician in Jayanagar, Bangalore and has an experience of 38 years in these fields. Dr. Smitha S practices at Vinayaka Hospital in Jayanagar, Bangalore. She completed MBBS from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum in 1978, DGO from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum in 1989 and MD - Obstetrics & Gynaecology from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum in 1989. She is a member of Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI) and Bangalore Society of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Intra-Uterine Insemination (IUI) and In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) etc. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 8

Who is a Gynaecologist?

Accepted Answer

Gynaecology is the medical specialization that deals with the female reproductive system. Hence, a Gynaecologist is a doctor who specializes in the health and the problems of the female reproductive system that includes the vagina, ovaries, uterus and breasts. Additionally, gynaecologists are also trained in Obstetrics and hence can deal with pregnancy and child birth too.

Question 9

Is there a difference between Gynaecologist & Obstetrician?

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Where a Gynaecologist deals with the health and wellbeing of the female reproductive system, an Obstetrician specializes in pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care. A Gynaecologist is trained in Obstetrics too. Hence, when a woman is pregnant, she can either consult a Gynaecologist or an Obstetrician, but for issues related to the female reproductive system, she should consult with a Gynaecologist.

Question 10

What are the common procedures performed by a Gynaecologist/Obstetrician?

Accepted Answer

Gynaecologist:

1.	Dilation and Curettage (D&C) – The uterine lining is removed either by suction or with a curette. 
2.	Hysteroscopy– A hysteroscopy treats minor conditions inside the uterus in a non-invasive manner.

Obstetrician:

1.	Normal delivery - An Obstetrician helps in childbirth.
2.	C-section – In case of any complications, the Obstetrician operates on the patient to ensure safe childbirth.

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