Question 1

Where does Dr. K Kalpana practice?

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Dr. K Kalpana practices at Government Maternity Hospital - Egmore.

Question 2

What is Dr. K Kalpana's education qualification?

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Dr. K Kalpana has the following qualifications - MBBS, Diploma in Medical Radio-Diagnosis, MD - Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

Question 3

What does Dr. K Kalpana specialises in ?

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Dr. K Kalpana specialises as Gynecologist, Radiologist, Obstetrician.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. K Kalpana have?

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Dr. K Kalpana has an overall experience of 27 years. View where has Dr. K Kalpana practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. K Kalpana?

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Dr. K Kalpana is a radiologist and OBG specialist based in Chennai specialising in the diagnostic procedures of pregnant women. She has good clinical experience in using medical imaging techniques for x-rays, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography (PET) and ultrasound. Dr Kalpana is also empanelled to help other specialised doctors in the interpretation of the images during the diagnosis process. . View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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.

Question 10

How often should females visit a Gynaecologist/Obstetrician?

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In general, females are advised to visit their Gynaecologist/Obstetrician at least once a year. Annual exams include a number of preventive health screening procedures that can help you keep a tab on your reproductive health and are also advantageous in identifying serious health problems in initial stages. Pregnant women should consult their Gynaecologist/Obstetrician at least three times during pregnancy.

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