Question 1

Where does Dr. Smita B Kalappa practice?

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Dr. Smita B Kalappa practices at Apollo Clinic - JP Nagar 7 Phase, Apollo Cradle & Children’s Hospital - Jayanagar 5 Block.

Question 2

How can I take Dr. Smita B Kalappa's appointment ?

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You can take Dr. Smita B Kalappa's appointment online through Practo for in-clinic visit with the doctor.

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What is Dr. Smita B Kalappa's education qualification?

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Dr. Smita B Kalappa has the following qualifications - MBBS, DNB - Obstetrics & Gynecology, MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine. You can book the doctor through the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 4

What does Dr. Smita B Kalappa specialises in ?

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Dr. Smita B Kalappa specialises as Gynecologist, Obstetrician.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Smita B Kalappa have?

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Dr. Smita B Kalappa has an overall experience of 14 years. View where has Dr. Smita B Kalappa practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Smita B Kalappa?

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Dr. Smita B Kalappa is a Gynecologist and Obstetrician in JP Nagar 7 Phase, Bangalore and has an experience of 14 years in these fields. Dr. Smita B Kalappa practices at Apollo Clinic in JP Nagar 7 Phase, Bangalore and Apollo Cradle & Children’s Hospital in Jayanagar 5 Block, Bangalore. She completed MBBS from S.S. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Davangere in 2012,DNB - Obstetrics & Gynecology from National Board of Examination, India in 2019 and MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology from King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College in 2018.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

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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.

Dr. Smita B Kalappa

JP Nagar 7 Phase, Bangalore

Apollo Clinic

Jayanagar 5 Block, Bangalore

Apollo Cradle & Children’s Hospital

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