Question 1

Where does Dr. K. Karthik Narayan practice?

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Dr. K. Karthik Narayan practices at I K Hospitals - Anna Nagar.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. K. Karthik Narayan?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. K. Karthik Narayan for Joint Replacement Surgery, Fracture Treatment, Musculoskeletal Infections. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. K. Karthik Narayan's education qualification?

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Dr. K. Karthik Narayan has the following qualifications - MBBS, Diploma in Orthopaedics, DNB - Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery.

Question 4

What does Dr. K. Karthik Narayan specialises in ?

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Dr. K. Karthik Narayan specialises as Orthopedic surgeon.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. K. Karthik Narayan have?

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Dr. K. Karthik Narayan has an overall experience of 25 years. View where has Dr. K. Karthik Narayan practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. K. Karthik Narayan?

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Dr. K. Karthik narayan is an orthopedic surgeon in anna nagar, chennai and has an experience of 16 years in this field. Dr. K. Karthik narayan practices at I k hospitals in anna nagar, chennai. He completed mbbs from sri ramachandra medical college and research institute in 2000, diploma in orthopaedics from sri ramachandra medical college in 2004 and dnb (orthopedics) from national board of examinations, new delhi in 2007. He is a member of (igof) indo german orthopaedic foundation, sociã©tã© internationale de chirurgie orthopã©dique et de traumatologie (sicot) and indian orthopaedic association. . View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is an Orthopaedist?

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An orthopaedist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the skeletal system. An orthopaedic doctor attends to any disorder or condition or injury pertaining to the bones, muscles, joints, and ligaments associated with the skeletal system. These medical professionals treat conditions like arthritis, back pain, sports injuries, and leg and foot pain

Question 8

What is the difference between an Orthopaedist and an Orthopaedic surgeon?

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Orthopaedists are sometimes mistakenly referred to as orthopaedic surgeons. An orthopaedist deals with conditions related to the musculoskeletal system. He provides pre-surgical consultation and post-surgical follow up. An orthopaedic surgeon provides same care as orthopaedist, but performs surgery as well. He performs surgery to cure back pain, ruptured discs, bone tumours, carpal tunnel, arthritis and other injuries.

Question 9

Does an Orthopaedist treat foot and ankle related problems?

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Yes, an orthopaedist deals with musculoskeletal problems within the body. Problems related to foot and ankle fall under this category. Common foot problems like bunions, ankle sprains, arthritis, and sports injury are treated by an orthopaedist. Diagnosis of foot and ankle related problems are done through imaging tests. The mode of treatment depends on the severity of the problem.

Question 10

Does one need a doctor referral to see an Orthopaedist?

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One can consult an orthopaedist by booking an appointment. Consultation with the orthopaedist is conducted in his/her clinic or at a healthcare centre. In some cases, patients go to a general physician for any condition or disorder related to the musculoskeletal system. Once preliminary investigation is done, the general physician may refer the patient to an orthopaedist for further examination.

Dr. K. Karthik Narayan

Anna Nagar, Chennai

I K Hospitals

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