Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Gautham Balakrishna?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Gautham Balakrishna for Abdominal surgery, Hemorrhoids Treatment, Hernia Repair Surgery. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What is Dr. Gautham Balakrishna's education qualification?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Gautham Balakrishna has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - General Surgery, DNB - General Surgery.

Question 3

What does Dr. Gautham Balakrishna specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Gautham Balakrishna specialises as General Surgeon, Laparoscopic Surgeon.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Gautham Balakrishna have?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Gautham Balakrishna has an overall experience of 9 years. View where has Dr. Gautham Balakrishna practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Gautham Balakrishna?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Gauthan is a young General Surgeon with 7 years experience. Completed his education in Karnataka from prestigious institutions. He would love to clear your concerns in the most simplified way possible.. 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 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 peform surgery for cancer treatment?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

How general surgeon is different from a specialist surgeon?

Accepted Answer

A general surgeon is highly skilled in surgical procedure for various parts of the body. They are also trained in pre, during and post-operative surgical critical care and injury due to accidents. However, a specialist surgeon, after having training in general surgery, gets additional training in a particular speciality related to a specific system of the body. e.g. orthopedic surgery

Question 10

Can a general surgeon do the surgery for appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

Removal of appendicitis is called as appendectomy and is a common surgical procedure performed by a general surgeon.