Question 1

Where does Dr. Chaitra Shankar practice?

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Dr. Chaitra Shankar practices at Gleneagles Hospitals - Richmond Town.

Question 2

What do patients say about Dr. Chaitra Shankar?

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Dr. Chaitra Shankar has been recommended by 2 patients and has recieved stories from 2 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Chaitra Shankar's education qualification?

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Dr. Chaitra Shankar has the following qualifications - MBBS, Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology (DLO), DNB - Otorhinolaryngology.

Question 4

What does Dr. Chaitra Shankar specialises in ?

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Dr. Chaitra Shankar specialises as ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Chaitra Shankar have?

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Dr. Chaitra Shankar has an overall experience of 20 years. View where has Dr. Chaitra Shankar practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Chaitra Shankar?

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Dr. Chaitra Shankar is an Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist in Bangalore, with 20 years of experience. Dr. Shankar practises at Gleneagles Hospitals. Dr. Shankar completed DNB - Otorhinolaryngology from National Board of Examination, India, Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology (DLO) from Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College and MBBS from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is Ear-nose-throat (ent) Specialist?

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An ear-nose-throat (ENT) doctor specializes in the treatment of conditions related to the ear, nose, and throat. Otorhinolaryngologist is another name by which an ENT doctor is referred to. ENT is a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and conditions of the ear, nose, throat, and related areas of the head and neck.

Question 8

Is an Ear-nose-throat (ent) Specialist and an Otorhinolaryngologist different?

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Otorhinolaryngologist is a doctor who treats conditions related to the ear, nose and throat. The more commonly used name to refer to an otorhinolaryngologist is an ENT specialist. Any health conditions that involves the ear, nose and throat are treated by an ENT doctor.ENT doctors administer medication or do surgical procedures to correct any physical defects in these organs.

Question 9

Does one need a referral to consult an Ear-nose-throat (ent) Specialist?

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Generally, a person can consult an ENT specialist by taking a prior appointment. Those who have not booked an appointment can walk into the doctor’s clinic and wait in a queue for a consultation. In some cases, a patient may be referred to by another doctor or general physician to an ENT specialist. Such people may consult with a referral

Question 10

Should one consult an Ear-nose-throat (ent) Specialist in case of sinusitis?

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An ENT specialist deals with problems related to ear, nose, and throat. A chronic infection of the sinuses causes sinusitis. You may visit a primary care doctor for sinusitis problem, but an ENT is the final authority to treat the condition. The sinuses are interconnected parts to the ear and nose, so an ENT is the best for treating sinusitis.

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