Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Shubhalatha Shetty?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Shubhalatha Shetty for Maternal Care/ Checkup, Gynae Problems. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What do patients say about Dr. Shubhalatha Shetty?

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Dr. Shubhalatha Shetty has been recommended by 140 patients and has recieved stories from 27 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Shubhalatha Shetty's education qualification?

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Dr. Shubhalatha Shetty has the following qualifications - MBBS, DGO, MD - Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

Question 4

What does Dr. Shubhalatha Shetty specialises in ?

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Dr. Shubhalatha Shetty specialises as Gynecologist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Shubhalatha Shetty have?

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Dr. Shubhalatha Shetty has an overall experience of 37 years. View where has Dr. Shubhalatha Shetty practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Shubhalatha Shetty?

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Dr. Shubhalatha Shetty is a Gynecologist and has an experience of 37 years in this field. She completed MBBS from Kasturba Medical College in 1983,DGO from Kasturba Medical College in 1986 and MD - Obstetrics & Gynaecology from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore in 1989. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Maternal Care/ Checkup and Gynae Problems etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is a Gynaecologist?

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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 8

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 9

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

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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.

Question 10

Does a Gynaecologist/Obstetrician treat infertility in women?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a Gynaecologist/Obstetrician is trained to deal with infertility and related health issues in women. Consulting a Gynaecologist can be a great way to understand and evaluate the reason for infertility and explore the various avenues of treatment available. In case of infertility in women, you should consult with your Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, who will then refer to a specialist if required.

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