Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Smitha Surendran?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Smitha Surendran for Gynae Problems, Pregnancy Problems, Pregnancy. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What do patients say about Dr. Smitha Surendran?

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Dr. Smitha Surendran has been recommended by 5 patients and has recieved story from 1 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Smitha Surendran's education qualification?

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Dr. Smitha Surendran has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology, DNB (Pediatrics), M.B.B.S.

Question 4

What does Dr. Smitha Surendran specialises in ?

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Dr. Smitha Surendran specialises as Gynecologist, Obstetrician, Gynecologist/Obstetrician.

Question 5

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

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Dr. Smitha Surendran has an overall experience of 24 years. View where has Dr. Smitha Surendran practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Smitha Surendran?

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Dr. Smitha Surendran is a Gynecologist,Obstetrician and Gynecologist/Obstetrician and has an experience of 24 years in these fields. She completed MBBS from University of Calicut Kerala in 2002,MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India in 2011 and DNB (Pediatrics) from National Board Of Examination in 1999. She is a member of Indian Medical Association (IMA) and Bangalore Society of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Gynae Problems,Pregnancy Problems,Pregnancy,High-Risk Pregnancy Care and medical disease in pregnancy 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?

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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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