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Where does Dr. Girija Swaminathan practice?

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Dr. Girija Swaminathan practices at MGM Healthcare Malar Hospitals - Adyar.

Question 2

How can I take Dr. Girija Swaminathan's appointment ?

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You can take Dr. Girija Swaminathan's appointment online through Practo for in-clinic visit with the doctor.

Question 3

What is Dr. Girija Swaminathan's education qualification?

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Dr. Girija Swaminathan has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology. You can book the doctor through the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 4

What does Dr. Girija Swaminathan specialises in ?

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Dr. Girija Swaminathan specialises as Gynecologist, Obstetrician.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Girija Swaminathan have?

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Dr. Girija Swaminathan has an overall experience of 13 years. View where has Dr. Girija Swaminathan practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Girija Swaminathan?

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Dr. Girija Swaminathan is a Gynecologist and Obstetrician in Adyar, Chennai and has an experience of 13 years in these fields. Dr. Girija Swaminathan practices at MGM Healthcare Malar Hospitals in Adyar, Chennai. She completed MBBS from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences , Nashik in 2013 and MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences , Nashik in 2017.. 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.

Dr. Girija Swaminathan

Adyar, Chennai

MGM Healthcare Malar Hospitals

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