Question 1

Where does Dr. Swathi Rajagopal practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Swathi Rajagopal practices at Arista Health Clinic - Malleswaram.

Question 2

What do patients say about Dr. Swathi Rajagopal?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Swathi Rajagopal has been recommended by 20 patients and has recieved stories from 7 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 3

What does Dr. Swathi Rajagopal specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Swathi Rajagopal specialises as General Physician.

Question 4

Who is Dr. Swathi Rajagopal?

Accepted Answer

Dr Swati Rajagopal completed her primary medical training at MS Ramaiah Medical college, affiliated to Bangalore University followed by post graduate specialization in Infectious diseases at Royal Prince Alfred hospital, affiliated to the University of Sydney. Dr Rajagopal went on to pursue her specialization in tropical diseases, travel medicine and infection control at London school of hygiene and tropical medicine. Commenced working as a consultant in infectious diseases and internal medicine in 2008 as a part of Columbia Asia group of hospitals. This involved treatment of infections in critically ill patients in intensive care unit, outpatient care and management of patients with acute and chronic infections. This also involves treatment of post operative -wound infections and management of patients with HIV. As a part of travel medicine clinic, prophylaxis, vaccinations and travel advice is also given. As a part of Columbia Asia infection control team, monthly audits of antibiotic use and Hospital acquired infections is conducted.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 5

Who is General Physician?

Accepted Answer

A general physician (GP) is a medical doctor who specializes in non-surgical healthcare to adults. A general physician treats many diseases that affect the body, whose primary treatment does not require surgery. General physicians treat all conditions related to the cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, haematological, endocrine, and gastrointestinal systems. Some GPs can specialize in any one of the systems listed above.

Question 6

What are the education qualifications for a General Physician?

Accepted Answer

General physicians are also referred to as primary care physicians. A general physician needs to complete a medical residency for primary care practice after graduating from medical school. The pre-requisites for residency are a bachelor’s degree based on sciences, minimum GPA, medical school, and basic medical training. The candidate should be committed to spend 3 years in residency.

Question 7

For which symptoms should one consult a General Physician?

Accepted Answer

A general physician is usually the primary contact for any health issue. A general physician treats you for cardiovascular, respiratory, muscle-bone, neurological, gastrointestinal, and endocrine related health issues that can be treated without surgical intervention. So, if you have any symptoms related to any of these systems, you can consult a general physician.

Question 8

Do General Physicians provide home consultations?

Accepted Answer

General physicians or practitioners provide routine healthcare like physical examinations and immunizations, and treat a host of medical conditions. They usually have regular, ongoing, long-term patients and provide medical care to patients of different age groups. Providing home consultations is a choice that the general practitioner has to make. General check-ups or routine examinations may be provided at home.

Question 9

Can a General Physician perform surgery?

Accepted Answer

No, a general physician mainly provides non-surgical treatment for a number of health conditions, illnesses, and injuries. A general surgeon and not a general physician performs surgeries. General physicians specialize in primary care and build long-term relationships with the patients. The treatment provided by physicians revolves around basic medication, physical therapy, and other non-surgical techniques to treat various conditions

Question 10

What is role of General Physician in preventive healthcare?

Accepted Answer

A general physician is involved in long-term healthcare of his patients. He provides primary care to patients by treating common health conditions and illnesses. The role of a physician in providing long-term preventive healthcare is crucial because he/she is the primary contact for many illnesses. The onus is on the general physician to educate the patient on preventive maintenance techniques.

Dr. Swathi Rajagopal

Patient Stories for Dr. Swathi Rajagopal

Pick a time slot

Top General Physician Hospitals In Bangalore

Top General Physician Hospitals In Malleswaram

Top General Physician Clinics In Malleswaram

Top Doctor Specialities In Bangalore