Question 1

Where does Dr. Geetha Ponnuswami practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Geetha Ponnuswami practices at GeethaPonnuswami Clinic - Padi.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Geetha Ponnuswami?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Geetha Ponnuswami for Health Checkup (General), Fever Treatment, Specialty Diagnostics in Tuberculosis. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Geetha Ponnuswami's education qualification?

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Dr. Geetha Ponnuswami has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

Question 4

What does Dr. Geetha Ponnuswami specialises in ?

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Dr. Geetha Ponnuswami specialises as Gynecologist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Geetha Ponnuswami have?

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Dr. Geetha Ponnuswami has an overall experience of 46 years. View where has Dr. Geetha Ponnuswami practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Geetha Ponnuswami?

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Dr. Geetha Ponnuswami is a Gynecologist in Padi, Chennai and has an experience of 46 years in this field. Dr. Geetha Ponnuswami practices at GeethaPonnuswami Clinic in Padi, Chennai. She completed MBBS from Stanley Medical College & Hospital , Chennai in 1980 and MD - Obstetrics & Gynaecology from Stanley Medical College & Hospital , Chennai in 1987. She is a member of Tamilnadu Medical Council. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Health Checkup (General),Fever Treatment,Specialty Diagnostics in Tuberculosis,HIV Counselling and Colour Doppler etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is a Gynaecologist?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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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