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Dr. Ravishankar Reddy C R
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Dr. Prabha Ramadorai
Dr. Ashwitha R Nayak
Dr. Renuka C
Dr. Rakshith B Das
Dr. Abdul Rasheed
Dr. H R Chandrika
Dr. Minakshi Dutta
Dr. Prathibha
1. Who is General Physician?
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.
2. What are the education qualifications for a General Physician?
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.
3. For which symptoms should one consult a General Physician?
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.
4. Do General Physicians provide home consultations?
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.
5. Can a General Physician perform surgery?
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
Dr. Harshavardhana V Naik
Special Interest in Diabetology
| Name | Recommended By | Review Count | Years of Experience | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ravishankar Reddy C R | 87% | 966 | 32 | 1000 |
| Dr. Prabha Ramadorai | 89% | 145 | 27 | 500 |
| Dr. Ashwitha R Nayak | 99% | 143 | 8 | 350 |
| Dr. Renuka C | 100% | 53 | 6 | 350 |
| Dr. Rakshith B Das | 96% | 28 | 5 | 350 |
| Dr. Abdul Rasheed | 100% | 23 | 36 | 300 |
| Dr. H R Chandrika | 88% | 34 | 34 | 350 |
| Dr. Minakshi Dutta | 99% | 81 | 47 | 500 |
| Dr. Prathibha | 100% | 63 | 17 | 400 |
| Dr. Harshavardhana V Naik | 100% | 22 | 13 | 350 |
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Who are General Physicians?
General Physicians are highly trained specialists who provide non-surgical health care to patients. They evaluate the medical condition of the patients by suggesting a few lab tests to finalize the diagnosis. They also perform health check-ups on a regular basis to evaluate the status of a disease or medical condition.
What are the qualifications of General Physicians?
A 5-year medical degree [MBBS] that is recognized by the General Medical Council and a 2-year foundation course of general training are the basic requirements for an individual to be a doctor. However, following are the specialties or extra qualifications required to be a General Physician:
- D.M.S
- Doctor of Medicine
- MD - Physician
- MBBS
- BMBS
- Mb BCh
How often should I visit a General Physician?
Depending on the age and medical condition of the individual, one should visit a General Physician once in every year. However, if a patient is diagnosed with any medical condition and responding to the treatment course, then he/she should visit a General Physician twice a year to get an overview of the medical condition.
Why should an individual consult a General Physician?
General Physicians diagnose and treat the patients through therapeutic ways and lifestyle modifications. So, if you are having any of the following medical conditions, it is recommended to visit a General Physician.
- Cardiac diseases
- High/low blood pressure
- Liver disease
- Cold
- Fever
- Body pains
- Asthma
- Pneumonia
- Gastric problems
- Anemia
- Diabetes
- Thyroid diseases
- Pituitary disease
Can General Physicians cure gastric problems?
General Physicians treat most of the medical conditions through lifestyle modifications and therapeutic methods. Gastric problems like heartburn, stomachache, peptic ulcers, constipation, irritable bowel movement, fistulas, and colitis, etc., can be diagnosed and treated by a General Physician.
Can General Physicians treat cancer?
If a patient is suffering from symptoms of cancer, then he/she should visit a General Physician for a check-up. If the test results are positive, then a General Physician may refer the patient to a well experienced and skilled Oncologist who can diagnose the stage of cancer and plan an appropriate treatment course or plan a surgery to treat cancer.
Should I pre-book the appointment with a General Physician?
Depending on the availability of the doctor and convenience of the patient, pre-booking can be done for the consultation of a General Physician. However, the doctor fee should be either before or after the consultation.
Can I consult a General Physician for joint pains?
Yes, one can consult a General Physician to get treated for joint pains. However, if the symptoms of joint pains are not resolved over time, General Physicians may refer the patient to an Orthopedist or a Rheumatologist.